14 Common Misconceptions About Defra Approved Multi Fuel
Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stoves
The latest defra approved multi fuel stoves combine the latest clean burning technology with larger viewing areas and traditional designs. The features include preheated airwash systems, secondary and third-level combustion as well as the possibility of burning wood or smokeless fuels.
The UK government requires that all households in Smoke Control Areas only use exempt appliances and fuels that are licensed. Stove Supermarket offers a range 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 and allow you to burn authorised smokeless fuels in an area of smoke control. A majority of these stoves are also HETAS approved and come with an approval rating of clearSkies that means they meet the strictest emission regulations.
The stoves are designed with Clean Burn Technology to ensure that the wood is never separated from oxygen, which would cause it to smolder or emit black smoke. This permits the stoves to maintain a low level of combustion until total amount of fuel is consumed. A defra-exempt stove will often have a secondary airflow mechanism that ensures that the solid fuel and briquettes are burned in a controlled way, reducing harmful gases and particles.
You can purchase many different styles of defra approved multi fuel stoves. There are many traditional and contemporary styles available. These stoves are ideal for installation inside a fireplace chamber that is already in place. These models are manufactured by top brands such as Arada, Stovax and Burley and are equipped with the most recent clean burning stove technologies. These stoves offer high heating efficiency, secondary and tertiary combustion systems which eliminate smoke particles prior to being dragged up the chimney.
No matter if you're in a smoke-control zone or not, a Defra-approved log stove is a great for any home. They are ideal for use with natural wood and smokeless solid fuel, and you can easily switch between the two using the reversible airflow controls on your stove. This gives you complete flexibility and versatility and means you'll be able to use your stove all year round.
To comply with the building regulations, a DEFRA exempt stove has to be installed by a licensed installer who can ensure that the appliance is fit for use regularly and complies with the latest rules. We have a team of HETAS approved installers at Choice Stoves who can install your new stove correctly and safely, assuring you're in compliance with federal smoke emission regulations.
Low Emissions
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK government is responsible for regulating policies and practices related to food, agriculture, and other natural issues. One of the key areas they supervise is smoke control, which prohibits the emission of dark smoke from chimneys in urban areas (apart from certain exceptions).
If you live in an area which is smoke-free or in a city with a lot of people in which smoke is controlled, you'll need a DEFRA-approved stove to burn wood or other solid fuels and keep your neighbors from being annoying. DEFRA stoves are designed to pass rigorous emission tests and limit their emissions and are therefore more environmentally green than the older models.
DEFRA multifuels stoves are more efficient and meet the environmental standards more than open fires or wood burners. This means you can heat a room faster and emit less harmful gas into the atmosphere, thus reducing carbon footprint.
Look for the DEFRA-approved logo when you are shopping for wood burning or multifuel stove. This will appear in the title of the stove or specification and will often be followed by a 'SE', which stands for Smoke Exempt. If you see this and you are confident that the stove has passed the stringent DEFRA tests and is able to be used in a smoke control zone in the event of burning approved fuels.
Many people believe that a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove can only work with approved smokeless fuels such as briquettes and firelogs. This isn't entirely true. As long as you follow the manufacturer's instructions and only burn approved fuels, you can use any solid fuel in an approved DEFRA-approved stove, including wood that has been seasoned.
To get the best from your DEFRA multifuel stove, you be required to only use dry, seasoned wood that has an average moisture content of 20%. Wet wood can create excessive smoke and may end your warranty. Mineral fuels must have a sulphur content below 2 percent to avoid thick ash deposits.
Versatility
There's a broad range of styles to pick from with designs ranging from traditional that are perfect for the existing fireplace chamber or inglenook to contemporary stoves that are ideal for homes that don't have a pre-installed fire surround. Multi fuel stoves that are Defra approved can be fitted with a multi fuel grate allowing you to burn wood, logs, and smokeless coal. This provides you with additional heating options. But if you are planning to make use of your stove for slumber-burning (overnight) then a Defra approved wood burner isn't the best choice as it needs a constant supply of air.
Convenience
If you live in a smoke control zone, then a Defra Approved multi fuel stove is an absolute must-have. These stoves permit you to burn wood or smokeless fuel and they are designed to make this happen without releasing pollutant into the atmosphere. A Defra approved stove will allow you to stay compliant with local laws and avoid expensive fines.
Defra approved stoves utilize the latest technology for combustion to burn cleanly wood and other solid fuels. This is accomplished by introducing the correct amount of air into the firebox, preventing fuel from being starved for oxygen. This stops part-burned combustibles like soot and ash from traveling up the chimney and into the room. This will reduce the likelihood of a blocked fireplace and is also beneficial for the environment.
Here at Stove World UK we're proud to offer a variety of DEFRA exempt wood burning and multi fuel stoves from top brands. We've got all styles from traditional to modern designs and all of our stoves are available with a choice of flue sizes. This means you can choose the right model to fit your home and your budget.
The FLARE Collection by Be Modern Ignite 5 Widescreen multifuel stove is a good example of a budget Defra approved stove that has all the features you require. It features a panoramic glass viewing area to enjoy the beautiful dancing of flames. It also has the ability to burn wood and smokeless fuel.
5kw multi fuel stoves defra approved is another great affordable option that can be used in smoke controlled areas. The ACR Earlswood LS multifuel stove comes with a generous output of 5kW in terms of heat and can be used with a base that stores logs to make it compact for fireplaces with higher openings. This stove also comes with a multi-fuel grate so you can burn a variety of non-smoke fuels as well as wood to expand your heating options.