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What is a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove?
A defra-approved multi fuel stove is one that has been cleared of the Defra smoke tests. They are also sometimes called SE (smoke exempt) stoves.
The Defra department of the government is responsible for the rules and regulations relating to agriculture, rural issues and the environment. The Defra test demonstrates that you are able to burn wood or approved smokeless fuels, such as Anthracite ovals in a smoke controlled area without causing annoyance to neighbors with noisy smoke.
Eco-Friendly
Eco-friendly stoves are made of sustainable materials and fuels to reduce emissions. They typically burn wood or a combination of approved fuels, and are designed with environmental considerations in the back of their minds. A variety of eco-friendly log burners and multi fuel stoves are readily available that range from modern to traditional models. Some eco-friendly stoves make use of dung as a sustainable and carbon-negative substitute for wood.
The most important thing you can do to ensure that your stove is eco-friendly is ensure that the fuel is properly seasoned or dried in a kiln. This reduces the moisture content of the wood and enables it to burn more efficiently. It is recommended to buy only wood that has been procured from sustainable forests. When purchasing wood look for the Woodsure 'Ready to Burn' label to ensure that it has been properly dried.
Most newer stoves are made to meet the strict EU EcoDesign standards. These standards require stove manufacturers to design wood-burning stoves keeping energy efficiency and the environment in mind. Manufacturers must take into account emissions, resource efficiency, and waste reduction when they design Ecodesign stoves. These are among the most eco-friendly and clean stoves available.
Replace the grates on your stove with ceramic grate. This will make it more eco-friendly. This material is not only visually appealing, but it also has the added benefit of being anti-smoking and reducing sulphur dioxide in the air. Ceramic grate liners are easy to maintain and last longer than steel grate inserts.
While you may still relax in cozy wood burning stoves or multi fuel stove in a Smoke Control Area it is crucial to only use Defra approved fuels. You could be in breach of the law if you do not. You should only make use of fuels that have been approved by Defra, such as anthracite-based round manufactured by Defra in your stove.
Clean Burning
Multi fuel stoves that have been approved by Defra are only permitted to be used in smoke-controlled areas if they burn only authorised smokeless fuel. It can be a non-smokeless log, anthracite, or a manufactured or natural product. Stove makers must also adhere to the regulations in order to create a DEFRA exempt wood burner available for sale. The Stove Yard has a great range of DEFRA approved multi-fuel stoves as well as wood burning stoves from top brands like Arada, Parkray and Burley.
These types of Defra exempt stoves feature the latest combustion technology designed to reduce emissions and tar build in your chimney and flue system. The stoves utilize secondary and tertiary systems that ignite particulates, tar gases and other pollutants before they escape into the air. This is why Defra approved wood burning stoves are much healthier than open fires as well as older models of stoves.
The design of the Defra approved stove is different too The majority of our stoves has a hidden mechanism inside the stove that allows for a small continuous flow of air to the fire even when the air vents are closed. This is to stop soot and ash from being released up the chimney that can cause obstruction to your stove and cause dangerous chimney fires.
The new Defra-approved cooktops don't allow you to completely close the air vents and slumber the stove over night, which can send part burned combustibles in the air.
A DEFRA-approved cooktop will have a longer burning time compared to older stoves that aren't DEFRA-approved. However should you decide to switch your approved fuel with smokeless coal in order to sleep the stove over night it would also reduce the burning time as the constant air supply required for slumbering would curtail the burning of smokeless fuel.
Reduced Emissions
If used correctly, a DEFRA exempt stove can generate very low levels of emissions. These emissions are typically PM2.5 particles, which could cause a variety health issues such as heart diseases and lung diseases when inhaled.
The high efficiency of combustion offered by a DEFRA-approved wooden burner reduces the amount of harmful particles and pollutants released during the process of burning. This significantly lowers the impact on the environment especially in urban areas where pollution levels are high.
In addition to reducing harmful emissions The efficiency of a stove can reduce the cost of heating your home. Utilizing an DEFRA approved wood-burning stove instead of a conventional gas boiler will reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy costs.
If you reside in a smoke-free zone, it's essential to ensure that your stove is DEFRA approved or Smoke Exempt because this permits you to burn approved Defra fuels such as manufactured smokeless coal ovals, such as Anthracite and Homefire and dried wood and other approved solid fuels. This will let you enjoy the fireplace without worrying about how the stench of smoke could disturb your neighbors.
Many stoves, in addition to being DEFRA-approved, are tested in accordance with clearSkies standards and are able to be identified with the clearSkies label. The clearSkies scheme is an independent scheme which requires stove manufacturers display information on the effectiveness and emissions of their appliances that allow consumers to make an informed decision. The information must include a stove's efficiency rating and emissions, as well as the type and size of the stove.
However, it's important to keep in mind that, as with Ecodesign, the clearSkies regulations are merely minimum standards, and manufacturers can go beyond these. ESSE for instance has developed its new stoves to be more efficient and cleaner burning and produce less particulates, without sacrificing performance or control. This latest advancement utilizes the Twin Catalytic Combustion Technology that reburns all smoke particles and reduces their impact on the atmosphere.
In reality when you're in a smoke-free zone and are using a DEFRA Approved stove with a high-quality, kiln dried or seasoned log, you'll be able to generate as much, or more, heat from the same amount of dry wood as if were burning it in a non-DEFRA approved stove. It can be up 24 percent less expensive to heat your home with a new Defra Approved Stove than with gas boilers.
DEFRA stoves installation to Building Regulations
If you reside in an area that is under smoke control, it is crucial to select a multi-fuel stove approved by DEFRA. The stoves have been tested to ensure they don't emit smoke when burning approved fuel. They can therefore be used them in areas that have significant amount of buildings. At Choice Stoves, we supply and install a range of DEFRA approved log burners from top brands including Mi-fires, Contura, Stovax, ACR, Broseley, Tiger, Cast Tec and more.
A DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will allow you to burn peat, wood and other solid fuels in a safe manner. It is crucial to be aware that certain fuels cannot be used in Smoke Control Areas.
To allow a multi-fuel stove to be safe to use, it is crucial that you have right ventilation. This will help reduce the buildup of carbon monoxide within your home. DEFRA approved multi fuel stoves have an inbuilt venting system that is able to automatically deliver an adequate amount of air to the combustion process, meaning that your home will always be well ventilated and safe for use.
In addition, DEFRA approved stoves have the minimum size for flues of 550mm2, meaning they can be used with a standard twinwall system. Our line of flue liners can be used with DEFRA-approved stoves. You can make your fireplace meet the latest emission requirements with our wide selection.
Look for the DEFRA symbol on the stove's packaging or online. Many reputable stove retailers will also display this information on their websites as well as on their displays in the store, so you can easily determine which stoves are in compliance with the regulations.
If you're planning to install a multi-fuel stove, it's essential that you get the job completed by a licensed professional to ensure compliance with the building codes. If you fail to adhere to the proper instructions for installation this could result in an expensive fine or even damage to your home. We suggest you choose an HETAS-approved installer to set up your stove, as they are familiar with the guidelines of the manufacturer as well as the building codes.