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작성자 Charis
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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in an area where smoking is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA-exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled space.

The stoves are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this certification typically carry the 'Defra approved' logo in their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke control area means they can't make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This is not true. In reality, a majority of cities and towns are within a smoke controlled zone but this doesn't mean you cannot have an oven, it simply implies that you have to make use of an exempt device and only burn authorised fuels (usually brquettes) in your stove. The DEFRA stoves reviews approved stove is a kind of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure that it meets certain standards regarding the emissions it emits when burning fuels that are approved and therefore, it can be used legally in smoke control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves feature the SE after their names to indicate they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must meet strict emission standards. This means you can be sure that you are purchasing the top wood stove that is available.

When you look for a wood burning stove that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you'll usually find that the manufacturer has done things like ensuring that there enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet size is sufficient to stop the build-up of soot. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the wood burning stove is not able to escape through the chimney and into your home.

Another benefit of an Defra approved stove is that it usually permits you to use it with a 5" chimney liner, which complies with UK building regulations, whilst non-Defra approved stoves will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

At Stovax we are delighted to offer a selection of Defra approved stoves and fires, alongside our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been developed with the future standards of air quality in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are suitable for use with a smoke control kit for those properties that are located in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a range of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also referred to as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove you can install in a smoke control zone if you plan to make use of it for solid fuel (wood, preferably well seasoned). The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't emit excessive smoke and that they can only be used with approved fuels.

The distinction between a stove that is DEFRA approved and one that isn't approved is usually quite small. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, a lot of modern stoves can be easily converted to DEFRA compliant in just a few minutes. This is due to the fact that Defra approved appliances must pass very strict tests and are restricted in the amount of smoke they are able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are maintained the stove has to be able limit its combustion air so that it doesn't rob itself of oxygen, which could cause it smoulder. This is done by a mechanism in the stove that opens an air pocket into the firebox during combustion, which is typically hidden within the stove, and under the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK offers a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves from the top manufacturers in the country, including Stovax, Arada and Burley. These are available in a huge range of styles and finishes. Pick from a variety of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet future needs for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are located predominantly in large towns and cities. You can check the website of your local authority to see whether you reside in one of these. If you reside in a smoke-free zone, it is essential to purchase an DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you use 'unauthorised fuel on a non-approved stove, such as coal or any other solid fuels, you could be fined up to PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also known as a smoke exempt wood stove is a device that can be used to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area. The stove will have the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' in the front of its name meaning it can only be used in areas controlled by smoke if you burn approved fuels. In this case wood is the fuel.

A lot of older wood stoves emit huge amounts of particulate matter. This can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart problems. It is therefore important to purchase a stove that meets strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the wood stove meets the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you live in a smoke-free zone it is necessary to have it recertified before you can use it. This can be expensive and time consuming, but it is required by law. Additionally homeowners who sell a house with an uncertified wood stove may be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.

With a kit or an adjustment provided by the installer, the majority of modern stoves can be made Defra-approved. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't is the combustion air control system, which controls the amount of air that flows through the stove when it's operating normally. The modifications are usually placed on the underside of the firebox or within the base.

Certain manufacturers make two types of wood stove, one that is Defra-approved, and the other not. The reason for this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is costly. To offset these costs, they will sell the non-approved version at a cheaper cost. The best DEFRA stoves approved version will have been able to have the modification to the combustion air done as part of the testing procedure.

Approved for Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes were able to burn any fuel they wanted to, which resulted in high levels of smoke emissions. This led to health issues. To stop this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke unless their wood burners and multifuel stoves were Defra-approved for burning only approved substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have been subjected to rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly authorized fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. They do this by using the most advanced combustion technology that continuously delivers a minimum amount of secondary air to the firebox, so that even when the stove is being used with fuels that are authorised, such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals, it can still meet DEFRA stoves for sale's regulations for Smoke Control Areas.

If you're in the market for a new wood burning stove and are in a Smoke Control Area then we recommend that you take a look at the range of Defra approved stoves that can be found here at The Stove Yard. We offer a wide selection of contemporary, traditional and inset Defra approved stoves from the most reputable manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there is no distinction in appearance between a stove approved by Defra and a stove that is not approved. However the models that are Defra-approved come with a few extra features that are designed to help them burn more efficiently. They typically have an unintentionally different grate as well as air vents as well as on gas models they might have a slightly larger flue outlet.

fireplaces-and-stove-logo-png.pngAnother benefit of the DEFRA stoves ratings Approved stove is that they'll almost always have five" (125mm) flue outlet which means that you can use a narrower stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner, which is less expensive than a standard 6" (150mm) liner. We've used this when customers have an old or non-standard chimney stack that we are installing a Defra approved wood burning stove into and it saves the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a wider diameter liner.

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