Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest multi-fuel stoves have been approved by defra and blend the latest technology in clean burning with traditional designs. The features include preheated airwash systems, secondary and third-level combustion and the capability to burn wood or smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires that households in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances, and use fuels that are authorised. Stove Supermarket offers a selection of exempted defra stoves that conform to the regulations.
Clean Burning
Defra approved stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to ensure that they generate low emissions. This allows you to use smokeless fuels within a smoke control zone. Many of these stoves are also HETAS approved and come with an approval rating of clearSkies, meaning they meet the strictest emission regulations.
The stoves are built with Clean Burn technology to ensure that wood can never be cut off from its oxygen supply which could cause it to smoulder and create black smoke. This lets the stoves keep a low rate of combustion until entire fuel is consumed. A defra-exempt stove is likely to include a secondary airflow system which ensures that the solid fuel and briquettes are burned in a controlled manner that reduces harmful gases and particles.
You can pick from a variety of contemporary and traditional designs of multi-fuel stoves that are approved by the DEFRA guidelines stoves. These are ideal for installing inside a fireplace chamber or an inglenook. A lot of these models are manufactured by leading brands such as Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and feature the latest technology in clean burning stoves. They provide high heating efficiency and secondary and tertiary combustion systems that remove smoke particles prior to being drawn up the chimney.
Whether you live in a zone of smoke control or not the Defra approved log burner is the perfect addition to your home. These stoves can be used with either natural wood or smokeless solid fuel. It is easy to switch between the two by using the reversible control feature of your stove. This provides flexibility and versatility, and allows you to use your stove throughout the year.
To meet the building codes, a defra exempt stove is required to be installed by a qualified installer. The installer can confirm that the appliance is in compliance with the latest regulations and is suitable for regular usage. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS approved installers who can install your new stove safely and properly, ensuring you are in compliance with the government’s smoke emission regulations.
Low Emissions
The UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs manages regulations and policies pertaining to the natural environment, agriculture, food issues, and more. Smoke control is one of the most important areas they manage. This includes the prohibition of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas.
If you reside in an area which is smoke-free or a large city you’ll require a DEFRA-approved stove to burn wood or other solid fuels and keep your neighbors from being annoying. DEFRA approved energy-efficient stoves stoves have been developed to pass rigorous emissions tests and minimize their output. They are, therefore, more eco-friendly than previous models.
DEFRA multifuel stoves are more efficient and comply with environmental standards than open fires or wood burners. This means that you will heat your room faster with less wood and emit fewer harmful gases into the air, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of your home.
Check for the DEFRA-approved logo when buying wood burning or multifuel stove. It will be visible in the stove’s title or specification. It will usually be followed by a ‘SE’ which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you see it you can be certain that the stove has passed DEFRA’s rigorous tests and is able to be burned in a smoke-control room using fuels that are approved.
Many people think that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove can only be suitable for use with authorised smokeless fuels, like briquettes and firelogs. However, this isn’t entirely true. As long as you follow the instructions of the manufacturer and only burn approved fuels, you are able to use any solid fuel in an approved DEFRA-approved stove, including seasoned hardwood.
You’ll get the most value from your DEFRA endorsed Stoves Multifuel Stove when you use only dry, seasoned, or seasoned wood that has an average moisture content of less than 20%. Wet wood can create excessive smoke, which can cause the warranty to be void. Mineral fuels must have a sulphur level below 2 percent to avoid thick ash deposits.
Versatility
There are a variety of styles available to pick from. These are available in traditional designs that can be incorporated into an existing fireplace or inglenook, to contemporary stoves which are perfect for homes that don’t have an already installed surround. Many Defra approved multi fuel stoves also come with the option of adding multi fuel grates, which means that you can burn charcoal and wood in addition to logs giving you a variety of heating options. If you plan to use your stove as a slumber burner (overnight) it is recommended to use a Defra-approved wood burner is not suitable since it requires a constant air supply.
Convenience
If you reside in a smoke-free area then a order DEFRA stoves online Approved multi fuel stove is an absolute must-have. These stoves let you burn wood or smokeless fuel and are designed to make this happen without releasing any pollutant into the atmosphere. A Defra approved stove will help you stay within the local laws and avoid expensive fines.
Defra-approved stoves employ the most advanced combustion technology to burn wood and other solid fuels in a clean manner. This is accomplished by introducing just the right amount air into the firebox, which prevents fuel from being starved for oxygen. This stops combustibles which have not been fully burned, like soot and ash from being blown through the chimney and into the room. This means that you’re less likely to experience blocked chimneys and it’s an environmental benefit too.
Here at Stove World UK we’re proud to offer a range of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from top brands. Our stoves come in a variety of designs from traditional to the contemporary. We also offer various sizes of flues. You can pick the model that best suits your budget and home.
The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is an excellent example of a budget Defra approved stove that has all the features you need. It features a stunning wide-viewing glass window to enjoy the mesmerising flames dancing, and it can also burn wood and smokeless fuel.
The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove is another affordable option that can be used in smoke-controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove boasts an impressive heat output of 5kW and comes with a base that stores logs to make it more compact for taller fireplace openings. This stove also has a multi-fuel grate so you can burn a selection of non-smoke fuels as well as wood to add versatility to your heating options.