Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves

The most recent defra-approved multi fuel stoves incorporate the latest technology for clean burning with expanded viewing areas as well as traditional designs. Features include preheated airwash systems secondary and tertiary combustibles, plus the possibility of burning wood or authorised smokeless fuels.

The UK government requires homes in Smoke Control Areas to only use exempt appliances and authorised fuels. Stove Supermarket has a selection of defra-exempt stoves that conform with the regulations.

Clean Burning

Defra approved multi fuel stoves have undergone strict tests to ensure they produce low emissions which allows you to use smokeless fuels in an area of smoke control. Many of these stoves also HETAS certified and come with an approval rating of clearSkies which means they comply with the strictest emissions regulations.

The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is never cut off from oxygen, which would cause it to smoulder or create black smoke. This lets the stoves maintain a low degree of combustion until total amount of fuel is consumed. It is common to find that a defra exempt stove has a second airflow system to ensure that briquettes that are part-burnt and other solid fuel are burned in a controlled way, which helps reduce harmful gases and particles.

You can purchase an array of various styles of defra approved multi fuel stoves. There are various contemporary and traditional designs available. These are ideal for installing in an existing fireplace chamber or inglenook. A lot of these models are produced by leading brands such as Arada, Stovax, Burley and Parkray and are equipped with the latest in clean burning stove technology. They offer high heating efficiency as well as secondary and tertiary combustion systems to eliminate smoke particles before they are drawn up the chimney.

Whether you live in a smoke control area or not, an Defra approved log burner is the ideal addition to your home. These stoves can be used with either natural wood or smokeless solid fuel. It is easy to switch between them using the reversible control feature of your stove. This gives you total flexibility and versatility, which means you'll be able to use your stove all year round.

To be compliant with building codes, a defra-exempt stove must be installed by a certified installer. The installer can confirm that the appliance meets the current regulations and is appropriate for regular use. At Choice Stoves, we have a team of HETAS certified installers who will install your new stove in a safe manner and correctly, making sure that you're in compliance with the federal smoke emission regulations.

Low Emission Vehicles

The UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for regulating and policies regarding the natural environment as well as food, agriculture, and more. One of the most important areas that they oversee is smoke control, which restricts the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exemptions).

If you reside in an area that is smoke-free, or in a city with a lot of people, you will need a DEFRA-approved stove that can burn wood or other solid fuels and keep your neighbors from being annoying. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass strict emissions tests and reduce their outputs and are therefore more environmentally friendly than older models.

In addition to being compliant with the environmental standards, DEFRA approved wood burning stoves multifuel stoves are typically more efficient than conventional wood burners and open fires. This means that you can warm your home faster using less wood and emit less harmful gases into the air, thereby reducing the carbon footprint.

If you are shopping for a wood burning or multifuel stove, be sure to look for the DEFRA approved logo. This will appear in the stove's name or specification and will often be followed by a 'SE', which means Smoke Exempt. If you find this, then you can be certain that the stove has passed the rigorous DEFRA tests and is able to be used in a smoke control zone when burning authorised fuels.

Many people think that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove can only work with approved smokeless fuels like briquettes and firelogs. But this isn't completely accurate. In reality, as long as you burn fuels that are approved for burning in your DEFRA stove and follow the manufacturer's recommendations for safe operation, then you can use most solid fuels in a DEFRA approved stove, which includes wood that has been seasoned.

To get the most value out of your DEFRA multifuel stove, you be required to only use dry, seasoned wood with less than 20 percent. Wet wood may cause excessive smoke, which could void the warranty. Similarly, mineral fuels should contain a sulphur content of less than 2% to avoid excessively thick ash deposits.

Versatility

There are a variety of styles available to pick from. They 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 a pre-installed surround. Many DEFRA approved contemporary stoves (Recommended Looking at) approved multi fuel stoves also come with the option of incorporating an grate that can be multi fuel, meaning that you can burn wood and smokeless coal in addition to logs giving you even more heating options. If you plan to use your stove as a slumber-burner (overnight), a Defra-approved wood burner is not suitable because it requires a continuous air supply.

Convenience

If you reside in a smoke-free area, DEFRA Approved Contemporary stoves then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is essential. These stoves are designed to permit the burning of wood and smokeless fuels without releasing harmful pollutants into the air. A Defra-approved stove will help you adhere to local laws and prevent costly fines.

defra burning mdf approved stoves use the latest technology for combustion to cleanly burn wood and other approved solid fuels. They accomplish this by delivering the correct amount of air into the firebox, thereby preventing fuel being starved of oxygen. This stops part-burned combustibles like ash and soot from going up the chimney and then into the room. This means you're less likely to have a blocked chimney and it's an environmental benefit too.

Stove World UK is proud to offer a variety of DEFRA-exempt wood burning stoves and multi fuel stoves from the top brands. The stoves we offer are available in a variety of designs that range from traditional to the contemporary. We also have a selection of flue sizes. You can choose the model that is most suitable for your budget and home.

The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is an excellent example of an affordable Defra approved stove that delivers all the features you need. It has a beautiful wide-viewing glass window to watch the beautiful dance of flames, and it's also capable of burning wood and smokeless fuel.

The ACR Earlswood LS Multifuel Stove is another affordable option which you can utilize in smoke-controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with an impressive output of 5kW in terms of heat and comes with a base which stores logs to make it more compact for fireplaces with higher openings. This stove also has an grate that can be used for multiple fuels so you can burn a selection of smokeless fuels and wood to broaden your heating options.