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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove? If DEFRA stoves comparison live in an area where smoking is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke controlled area. They are independently tested to provide the lowest possible emissions. Stoves that are certified will often display the 'Defra-approved logo on their name or the specifications. Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas Many people believe that living in a smoke controlled area means they can't use a wood burning fireplace. This is not true. In reality, a majority of cities and towns are in a smoke-free zone, but this doesn't mean you cannot use stoves, it just means that you must make use of an exempt appliance and only burn fuels that are approved (usually briquettes) in your stove. The Defra approved stove is a specific type of wood burning stove that has been inspected to ensure it meets certain requirements in regards to the emissions it emits when burning fuels that are approved and therefore, it can be legally used in a Smoke Control Area. The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves are marked with the SE after their names to signify that they are smoke-free. To be able to be SE approved it must meet strict criteria with regards to emissions and emissions, so you can be certain that if you select a stove that is defra exempt, you will receive the cleanest and best burning wood stove available. If you are looking for a stove that burns wood that is Defra-exempt or has SE after its title You will notice that the manufacturer has done things like make sure that there are enough air intakes in the front of stove to allow full combustion of the fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is adequate to avoid soot accumulation. This is important as it helps to ensure that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape through the chimney and enter your home. A stove that is Defra-approved permits you to install a 5” liner that is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require a 6” liner. Stovax is proud to offer a selection of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed with future air quality standards at heart. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are also able to be used with a smoke control kit for properties in a Smoke Control Area and can therefore be used with a range of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as fire logs. Approved for Smokeless Fuels A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove you can install in a smoke-control area in the event that you intend to use it to burn solid fuel (wood and preferably well-seasoned). They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't create excessive levels of smoke. They can be used with approved' fuels (coal only). The difference between the difference between a DEFRA approved stove and one that isn't can be very minimal. Many modern stoves can easily be transformed into DEFRA certified by an approved kit supplied by the manufacturer and then fitted in just a few minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous testing and is limited in the amount of smoke it can generate. To ensure that these restrictions are maintained during testing the stove will have to be able to limit its combustion air supply to ensure that it does not deplete itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smoke. This is achieved by the mechanism that allows an air pocket in the firebox when it's burning. It is usually concealed within the stove or beneath the base of the firebox. Stove World UK offers a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves from the best brands in the country such as Stovax, Arada and Burley. These are available in an enormous variety of styles and finishes. Choose from a wide range of Ecodesign stoves that are designed to meet future demands for air quality. Smoke Control Zones are mainly in towns and cities with large populations. You can go to the website of your local authority to see whether you are in one. If you live in a smoke-free zone, it is essential that you purchase an DEFRA approved stove for your property, to avoid being fined by your local authority. If you use coal or other solid fuels in a stove that is not approved stove, you may be fined 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 the Smoke Control Area. The stove will be stamped with the Defra approved logo or bear 'SE' after its name which means it can be used in smoke-controlled areas, when burning approved fuels only which is in this case wood. A lot of older wood stoves emit large amounts of particulate matter. These can lead to or worsen respiratory problems, asthma attacks and heart problems. This is why it's essential to buy new wood stoves that is compliant with the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the “EPA 2020 Certified Label” which indicates that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits that are currently in place. If you purchase a cooktop that isn't EPA-certified and you reside in a smoke-free area it is necessary to recertify it before you can use the stove. It can be costly and time-consuming, however it is required by law. Homeowners who sell a house with wood stoves that are not certified could be subject to tax credits or fines that relate to the clean air. With a kit, or an adjustment provided by the installer, most modern stoves can be Defra approved. This is due to the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and those that aren't is the combustion air management system which regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove in normal operation. The change is usually placed on the underside of the firebox or within the base. Some manufacturers will produce two versions of their wood stoves, 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 lower cost. The DEFRA approved version will have been able to have the modification to the combustion air included in the testing procedure. Approved Gas Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any type of fuel they wanted, which resulted in huge quantities of smoke emissions and health issues. To prevent this Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was Defra approved for burning only fuels that were authorised, such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite. Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to demonstrate that they can burn authorised fuels cleanly within a Smoke Control Zone. The latest combustion technology delivers an unabated minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove meet Defra regulations for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals. The Stove Yard has a large selection of Defra-approved stoves that are ideal for those who live in a smoke control zone and require a brand new wood burning fireplace. We have a wide range of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional, contemporary and inset models from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA. The good news is that there isn't any noticeable distinction in appearance between a Defra approved woodburning stove and one which isn't. However, the Defra approved models do come with several features that are designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. Generally they will have a different grate as well as air vents. On gas stoves they might also have an alternative size flue outlet. A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have 5” flue outlet (125mm). This means you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner, which is less expensive than a 6” (150mm). We've used this when customers have an older or non-standard chimney that we are installing a Defra approved wood burning stove into and also saves the expense of re-lining the chimney stack with a wider diameter liner.