Defra Wood Stoves
If you live in a zone of smoke control then you will require a DEFRA approved wood stove. These stoves will offer a large amount of heat, flames and light whilst emitting hardly any smoke.
Leading manufacturers like Arada, Parkray, and Stovax have developed a range of Defra stoves that are traditionally designed, but feature the latest in clean burning technology. These stoves can burn many different types of fuels, including smokeless coal.
Efficient Combustion
The wood stoves from Defra utilize the most advanced technology of combustion to ensure safe and efficient burning. This is achieved by making sure that the fire does not run out of oxygen. This ensures that any combustibles which are not fully burned are not escaping up the chimney and into the air which could cause pollution.
These Defra approved wood stoves are also better for your chimney and flue system since they emit less smoke than traditional stoves. This helps keep them clean longer, cut down on maintenance costs and improve the performance of your wood stove.
Defra wood stoves are also an excellent choice for those who live in UK Smoke Control Areas. They permit burning wood and smokeless fuels, without violating the law. You can select from a range of sizes and outputs that will fit your home.
Be aware that only stoves that are Defra-approved can be used in smoke-controlled areas, as they are pre-approved for burning fuels that are approved by the government. If you burn fuel that is not approved in your Defra approved stove you could be punished.
Stovax ST2 is a high performance Defra approved stove. This Defra approved wood burning stove has an impressive ClearSkies rating and energy rating of A+. It was built with efficiency in mind, and has an internal air to fuel ratio of 1:1 and a low smoke emission rate of 0.26g/h.
This stove is not only compliant with DEFRA emission standards, but it has also been independently tested to a strict SIA Ecodesign Ready Standard and can be used in smoke-controlled areas. SIA Ecodesign Ready Stoves are designed to reduce emission and are 66% more efficient than older open fireplaces and stoves.
The best Defra approved stoves are made of dry, hard, untreated wood with a moisture content of 20 percent or less. This will not only help ensure that the stove operates properly, but will also create less smoke and improve its heating capacity.
Reduced Emissions
A majority of the Defra stoves we sell are certified as 'Ecodesign Ready. This means that they are controlled to be as efficient as possible and as eco-friendly as the EU permits. The Ecodesign regulations have higher standards for efficiency and emissions than the government's 'clearSkies" scheme.
The major benefit of a Defra approved stove is that it will produce much less smoke than a non-certified stove. This is due to the fact that they were designed to ensure that the fire has an uninterrupted supply of air. This is accomplished by having a secondary and sometimes even tertiary air intake. This stops the stove from being starved of air during the process of combustion and thus reduces the amount of black smoke it produces.
Modern stoves also produce less harmful particulate pollution than older models. This is important because particulate pollution can be absorbed into the bloodstream and circulate around the body, lodging in the lungs and heart. This could lead to serious health problems and even premature death.
Despite the fact that these stoves emit significantly less harmful pollution than older models and emit less harmful pollutants, the EU is still seeking to reduce pollution from all sources. This is due to the fact that it has been associated with a variety of health issues, including asthma and respiratory disorders.
The government has released an Environment Plan draft to help meet the new air quality targets. The plan is aimed at reducing the average PM 2.5 concentrations in the UK to 10 micrograms per cubic metre by 2040. This will require a dramatic reduction in emissions from domestic fuels like wood burners.
In order to achieve this the goal, it will be harder to purchase and install stoves that are not certified in smoke control zones. Stoves that aren't approved by local authorities will be penalized to the tune of PS1,000 per hour of smoke emissions. This is why it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA approved stove if you reside in a smoke-free area.
We have a range of Defra stoves available including the Classic 5 clean burn multi-fuel stove, which starts at PS420. All of them are suitable for smoke-controlled areas and are available in a variety of styles.
Smoke Exempt
A DEFRA stove has passed a series of tests and tests to comply with the Department of Environment regulations. They are designed to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce harmful pollutant emissions.
If you live in a smoke controlled zone, then the use of a DEFRA approved stove is required. You can use approved fuels like wood and multifuels. These are restricted if you're not using a DEFRA approved stove. Stoves that are DEFRA approved are sometimes referred to as SE (smoke exempt) stoves and will have the SE logo on their name or specification.
The Defra approved logo signifies that the stove has been independently tested and is able to burn wood in a smoke control zone without generating harmful smoke. It is a good sign that the manufacturer went above and beyond the requirements.
Some stoves have been given a top air control adjusted to ensure that it can't be closed all the way. The air supply that is shut off to a stove will deprive it of oxygen, which hinders its combustion and creates black smoke.
Stoves that are Defra approved will typically allow you to use 5" flue liner when burning wood, however non-DEFRA approved stoves require a 6" liner which is too large for a lot of UK chimneys.
Another reason to consider a Defra wood burning stove is that they are more environmentally friendly than older models of woodburners and open fires. The most recent stoves from top manufacturers like Arada, Burley Parkray, and Stovax have secondary and tertiary systems to reduce emissions. This helps to reduce the carbon footprint of their users.
Defra stoves come in different styles to match your home. They come with a range of benefits and are also available in a variety of sizes. Some are more imposing, like the Arizona A08E with its huge heat output, and others are subtler, like the simple Farringdon from Aarrow. You can even get a DEFRA stove fitted into a recess such as the Aarrow i400 cassette stove for an elegant and sleek look to your living room.
EPA Certification
EPA certified stoves are made to meet or surpass the emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They have been tested to make sure that they do not release pollutants released into the air. They also generate more heat and use less wood. These advantages make EPA-certified stoves an excellent choice for anyone looking to save money on fuel while still having the warm and comfortable feeling of burning wooden.
Stoves that are EPA certified will use smaller flues, which can save you money on installation. This is because they are engineered to be more efficient than other stoves. This efficiency can also boost the heating capacity which could help you save money on the cost of fuel over time.
The EPA certification process requires stoves to be tested conformity with strict rules and regulations that are established by the government. It also assists manufacturers in keep their standards of quality and ensure that their products are safe for consumers. Stoves that are EPA certified must have low nitrous oxide and particulate emission levels which means that they do not release harmful gases into the air. This is an enormous benefit for homeowners living in areas with smoke control regulations.
If you live in a smoke controlled area, you can only burn certain kinds of fuels in your stove. Defra approved stoves are now able to allow the burning of a variety of different fuels, including authorized smokeless fuels. These fuels are typically briquettes or other dry, easily-available substances that do not generate excessive quantities of smoke.
If you buy a defra-exempt stove with a top air vent, it will limit how much oxygen is pumped into the stove during the process of combustion. This is due to the fact that too little oxygen can cause the stove to smolder and emit black smoke into your home. Exempt stoves from the Defra regulations come with a modification that prevents you from closing the air vent at the top all the way.
www.fireplacesandstove.com are becoming increasingly popular because of their capacity to provide a cozy warm and warm home, while also helping to reduce the amount of smoke that is in the air. They are also easy to install and can be installed in homes that have standard flue systems as long as you have a 6-" flue liner.