Defra Wood Stoves

If you live in a region where smoke is controlled you'll need a DEFRA-approved wood stove. These stoves provide plenty of heat, flames and light while releasing hardly any smoke.

Leading manufacturers like Arada, Parkray, and Stovax have created a range of Defra stoves that are traditionally styled but come with the latest in clean burning technology. These stoves can be used to burn a wide variety of fuels, including smokeless coal.

Efficient Combustion

The wood stoves from Defra utilize the most modern combustion technology to ensure clean and efficient burning. This is achieved by ensuring that the fire doesn't run out of oxygen. This means that any part-burned combustion products that aren't fully burnt will not escape down the chimney and into the air where they could create pollution.

These Defra approved wood stoves are also more suitable for your chimney and flue as they produce less smoke than traditional stoves. This helps keep them clean longer, reduce maintenance costs and improve the efficiency of your wood stove.

Defra wood stoves are the perfect choice for those who live in UK Smoke Control Areas. This is because they allow you to burn authorised smokeless fuels and wood without violating the law. There are a variety of sizes and heat outputs to suit various homes, so you can find the perfect Defra approved wood stove for your home.

It's important to keep in mind that only Defra approved stoves are to be used in smoke controlled areas as they have been pre-approved to burn authorised wood and fuels. If you burn a fuel that isn't approved in your Defra approved stove you could be fined.

Stovax ST2 is a high performance Defra approved stove. This wood burning stove that is Defra-approved boasts a dazzling ClearSkies score and an energy rating of A+. It has been built with efficiency in mind, and has an internal air to fuel ratio of 1:1 and a low smoke emission rate of 0.26g/h.

In addition to being compliant with DEFRA emission standards, this stove has been independently tested to a stringent SIA Ecodesign Ready standard and is suitable for use in smoke-free areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready stoves are designed to reduce emissions and are 66 percent more efficient than traditional open fires and stoves.

The most efficient Defra approved stoves to use are those made of hard, dry untreated wood that has 20% moisture% or lower. This will ensure that the stove is operating properly and will also reduce smoke and increase the heating capacity.

Reduced Emissions

Many of the Defra Approved High-Quality Stoves wood stoves we sell are certified to be 'Ecodesign Ready'. This means they have been checked to be as efficient as possible and as clean burning as the EU permits. The Ecodesign regulations have higher standards for efficiency and emissions than the government's 'clearSkies" scheme.

A stove that is Defra-approved will produce less smoke than a stove that is not certified. The reason is that they are built to ensure constant flow of air to the flame. This is accomplished through having a secondary, and sometimes even tertiary air intake. This prevents the stove being deficient in oxygen during the combustion process and also reduces the amount of black smoke it produces.

Modern stoves are designed to produce much less harmful particulate matter than earlier models. This is important as particulate pollution can enter the bloodstream and travel throughout the body, settling in the lungs and the heart. This can lead to serious health issues including premature death.

Despite the fact that these stoves emit significantly less harmful pollution than older models and emit less harmful pollutants, the EU still wants to reduce the amount of pollution from all sources. This is because it has been linked to a range of health issues, such as asthma and other respiratory ailments.

To meet the new standards for air quality The government has released a draft Environment Plan. The plan aims to cut average PM 2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms per cubic metre by 2040. This will require a dramatic reduction in emissions from domestic fuels, such as wood burners.

In order to achieve this the goal, it will be more difficult to buy and install stoves that aren't certified in smoke control zones. Stoves that are not approved will be penalized by local authorities, up to PS1,000 for each hour they release smoke. If you live in an area where smoke is controlled, it's essential to purchase a DEFRA guidelines stoves approved stove.

We have a range of defra exempt stoves Stoves including the Classic 5 Clean Burn Multi-Fuel Stove, which starts at PS420. They are all suitable for use in smoke controlled areas and come in a variety of styles to fit your home.

Smoke Exempt

A DEFRA stove is an engineered wood burner that has passed a series rigorous tests and exams to ensure that it conforms to the regulations of the Department of Environment. They are designed to make use of fuel more efficiently, while reducing harmful pollution.

If you live in a smoke controlled zone, then the use of a DEFRA approved stove is essential. It permits you to burn approved fuels such as wood and other multifuels that would normally be restricted if you were not using a DEFRA stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved can be referred to as SE stoves (smoke-exempt) and display the SE logo in their name or in the specifications.

The Defra approved logo indicates that the stove has been tested independently and has been shown to burn wood in a smoke control zone without generating excessive smoke. It's a indicator that the manufacturer has gone over and beyond to be in compliance with the laws.

Certain stoves have their top air controls modified to prevent the entire control from being shut. Close the air supply of the stove to stop it from burning and producing black smoke.

Stoves that have been Defra approved will typically allow you to use 5" flue liner when burning wood, whereas non-DEFRA accredited stoves approved stoves require a 6" liner, which is too large for a lot of UK chimneys.

A Defra wood-burning stove can be more eco-friendly than older models or open fires. The latest stoves by leading manufacturers like Arada, Burley Parkray, and Stovax come with secondary and tertiary systems that reduce emissions. This helps to reduce the carbon footprint of their users.

Defra stoves are available in various styles to match your home. They provide a variety of benefits and are also available in a variety of sizes. Some are more imposing such as the A08E from Arizona A08E with its huge heat output, and others are more subtle, like the minimalist Farringdon from Aarrow. You can even have an DEFRA stove incorporated in a recess like the Aarrow i400 cassette stove for a clean, sleek finish to your living room.

EPA Certification

EPA certified stoves are designed to meet or exceed emission levels required by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They have been tested to ensure that they do not release pollutants released into the air. They also generate more warmth and use less wood. These benefits make EPA-certified stoves a great choice for anyone looking to save money on fuel while enjoying the warm and cozy sensation of burning wood.

Stoves that are EPA certified might have smaller chimneys that can help you save on installation costs. They are designed to burn more efficiently. This efficiency can also increase the heating capacity of your stove, saving you money in fuel costs.

The EPA certification requires that stoves are tested in accordance with strict regulations and rules imposed by the government. It also helps manufacturers maintain quality standards, and ensures that their products are safe to consumers. Stoves that are EPA certified must have low particulate emission and nitrous oxide levels that means they do not release harmful gases into the air. This is a significant benefit to homeowners who live in areas that have smoke control regulations.

If you reside in a smoke-free area, you can only burn certain kinds of fuels in your stove. Defra approved stoves are now able to allow you to burn a variety of different fuels, including authorized smokeless fuels. These fuels are usually brquettes, or other readily available dry materials that do not emit excessive smoke.

If you purchase a stove that is defra exempt with a top air vent, it will limit the amount of oxygen is pumped into the stove during combustion. This is due to the fact that too little oxygen can cause the stove to smoke and emit black smoke into your home. Exempt stoves from the Defra regulations have a feature that prevents you from closing the top air vent all the way.

DEFRA compliant stoves UK stoves are becoming more popular due to their capability to provide a warm, comfortable living space while reducing the amount of smoke in the air. They are easy to install and are able to be used in homes with standard chimney systems as long as they have 6" liner.