8 Tips To Increase Your Defra Approved Stove List Game

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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

fireplaces-and-stove-logo-png.pngIf you reside in a smoke-free zone it is essential to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled zone.

They are independently tested to provide the lowest possible emissions. Stoves that are certified as such typically have the 'Defra Accredited stoves approved' logo in their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people think that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a wood burning stove but this isn't the case. In reality, many cities and towns are within a smoke-free zone, but that doesn't mean you cannot use stoves, it just implies that you have to make use of an exempt device and only use authorised fuels (usually briquettes) in your stove. The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it is in compliance with certain requirements in terms of the emissions it generates when burning approved materials. It is therefore able to be used legally in areas of smoke control.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves are marked with the SE after their names to indicate that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must meet strict emission requirements. This means that you can be confident you are buying the best wood stove that is available.

If you are searching for a wood-burning stove that is Defra-exempt, or has SE after its title You will notice that the manufacturer might have taken steps to ensure that there are sufficient air intakes in the front of stove to allow full combustion of fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to prevent accumulation of soot. This is crucial as it helps to ensure that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney and enter your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved permits you to install a 5" liner which is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require a 6" liner.

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a variety of Defra approved stoves and fires, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been developed with the future of air quality standards in mind. Many of our stoves that are Defra-approved are also able to be used in conjunction with a smoke control system for properties located in Smoke Control Zones. They can be used to burn a variety non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be put in in a smoke-control area is one that is a DEFRA approved low emission stoves approved wood burner, also referred to by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove must be used for solid fuel, that is wood, preferably well-seasoned. The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't produce excessive smoke and that they are only suitable for use with 'authorized' fuels.

The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and one that isn't approved is usually minimal. Many modern stoves can easily be made DEFRA conforming with an approved kit supplied by the manufacturer and then fitted in a matter of minutes. This is due to the fact that Defra approved appliances must pass extremely rigorous tests and have a limit on the amount of smoke they are able to produce.

To ensure that these limitations are maintained during testing the stove needs to be able to limit its combustion air supply to ensure that it doesn't exhaust itself of oxygen, which may cause it to smolder. This is accomplished through the mechanism that allows a small amount air into the firebox when it is burning. It is typically hidden in the stove or under the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK has a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves from some of the best manufacturers in the country including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast variety of styles and finishes. You can also select from a wide selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been designed to meet the future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are predominantly in large towns and cities. You can go to the website of your local authority to determine if you live in one of these. It is crucial to buy an approved DEFRA-approved stove if reside in a smoke-controlled zone. This will allow you to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised' fuel in an unapproved stove, like coal or other solid fuels and you are fined up to PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also called a smoke exempt wood stove is an appliance that can be used to burn wood in the Smoke Control Area. The stove will bear the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' in front of its name, which means it can only be used in smoke-controlled areas when you burn approved fuels. In this instance, wood.

A lot of older wood stoves emit large quantities of particulate matter. This can trigger or exacerbate respiratory problems, asthma attacks and heart issues. Therefore, it is essential to buy a wood stove that meets strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for a "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which signifies that the stove has met the emission limits currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA certified and you reside in a smoke-free zone, you will need to get it recertified before you can use it. This can be expensive and time-consuming, but it is legally required. In addition, homeowners who sell a home with an uncertified wood stove could be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines.

Modern stoves can be altered to be Defra approved with an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer provides. This is due to the primary difference between a DEFRA approved stove and those which aren't, is the combustion air management system that regulates how much air flows through the stove during normal operation. Modifications are typically applied to the base or underside of the firebox.

Some manufacturers will produce two versions of their wood stove, one that is Defra approved and the other that is not. The reason for this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is costly. To reduce these costs, they will sell the non-approved version at a cheaper cost. The DEFRA permitted stoves-approved model will have undergone the combustion air modification as part of the test procedure.

Approved for Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes were able to burn any fuel they wanted, which resulted in excessive smoke emissions. This could cause health problems. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were Defra-approved for burning only authorised materials such as manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing to prove that they can burn authorised fuels cleanly within a Smoke Control Zone. The most modern combustion technology allows an unabated minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This allows the stove to meet Defra regulations for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with approved fuels like anthracite and manufactured smokeless coals.

If you're looking for a new wood burning stove and are in Smoke Control Area then we would recommend that you look at the selection of Defra approved stoves that can be found here at The Stove Yard. We have an extensive range of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good news is that there isn't any noticeable difference in appearance between the appearance of a DEFRA stoves ratings approved woodburning stove and one which isn't, but the Defra approved models have a number of features which are designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. Generally they will have a different grate design and air vents and on the gas versions they might also have an alternative size flue outlet.

Another benefit of a Defra Approved stove is that they'll almost always have a 5" (125mm) flue outlet, which means you can choose a narrower stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is less expensive than the standard 6" (150mm) liner. We've found this useful when the customer has an old or non-standard chimney that we are installing a Defra approved wood burning stove into and it saves the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a larger diameter liner.

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