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What is a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove?
A defra-approved multi fuel stove is one that has been passed the Defra smoke tests. They are also sometimes referred to as SE (smoke exempt) stoves.
The Defra department of the government is responsible for implementing rules and regulations that deal with rural issues, agriculture, and the environment. The Defra test guarantees that you can burn wood or approved smokeless fuels like Anthracite ovals in an area that is smoke-free without upsetting your neighbours with nuisance smoke.
Eco-Friendly
Eco-friendly stoves use sustainable fuels and materials to reduce emissions. Eco-friendly stoves are generally made to burn wood or in combination of other approved fuels. There are a selection of eco-friendly log burning and multi fuel stoves are readily available, ranging from contemporary to traditional models. Some eco-friendly stoves use dung as a sustainable and carbon-negative alternative to wood.
The most important aspect to ensuring that your stove is eco-friendly is to make sure that the fuel you use is properly seasoned or kiln dried. This reduces the moisture content of the wood and allows it to burn more efficiently. It's also a great idea to buy only wood that comes from sustainable forests. Look for the Woodsure 'Ready to Burn' logo when purchasing wood to ensure that it has been dried at an appropriate level.
Most of the newer stoves are compliant with the strict EU EcoDesign Standards. These standards require stove makers to develop wood burning stoves that are energy efficient and with the environment in mind. Manufacturers must take into account emissions as well as resource efficiency and waste reduction when designing Ecodesign stoves. This makes them some of the greenest and most environmentally friendly stoves on the market.
Replace the grill on your stove with a ceramic grate. This will make it more environmentally friendly. This material is not just aesthetically pleasing but also anti-smoking and helps to reduce sulphur oxide in the air. Ceramic Grease liners also have a longer span and are easier to clean than steel grate inserts.
In a Smoke Control Area you can still enjoy the wood burner or multi-fuel stove, however it is crucial to use only fuels that have been approved by Defra. You could be in breach of the law if you don't. To avoid this, you should only make use of Defra approved fuels, like a manufactured smokeless anthracite oval, in your stove.
Clean Burning
A Defra approved multi fuel stove can be used in smoke-controlled areas when it is burning authorised smokeless fuels only. It could be a smokeless log, anthracite or naturally occurring or manufactured product. The stove manufacturers must follow the regulations to sell a DEFRA-exempted wood burner. Here at The Stove Yard we have an incredible selection of DEFRA approved stoves for wood burning and multi fuel stoves made by top brands such as Arada, Parkray, Burley, Stovax and many more.
These kinds of Defra exempt stoves offer the most advanced combustion technology, designed to reduce the amount of emissions and tar build-up in your chimney and flue system. The stoves use secondary and tertiary systems to ignite particulates, tar gasses and other pollutants before they go into the air. This is the reason Defra approved wood burning stoves are so much more clean than open fires and older generation stoves.
The design of a Defra-approved stove is also different. Most of our models have an in-built mechanism that allows an intermittent flow of air to the fire, even when the air vents have been shut. This prevents ash and soot being sent up the fireplace, which could cause dangerous chimney fires.
This is a crucial feature for those who live in a smoke control area The latest Defra approved stoves don't allow you to shut the vents completely and allow you to sleep your stove all night which can send part-burned combustibles into the air.
A DEFRA approved stove will also give you an extended burn time than older non-Defra models, although it's worth noting that if you changed your approved fuel for smokeless coal and wanted to slumber your stove overnight then this could reduce the burn time too due to the continuous supply of air required for slumber burning would curb the combustion of the smokeless fuel.
Emissions Reductions
When used properly the DEFRA exempt stove can produce very low levels of emission. These emissions are typically PM2.5 particles, which can cause a variety of health problems that include heart ailments and lung disease, when inhaled.
The high combustion efficiency of a DEFRA approved wood burner reduces the amount of harmful particles and pollutants released during the combustion process. This minimizes the impact of the process of burning on the environment.
In addition to cutting harmful emissions The efficiency of a stove reduces the cost of heating your home. If you use a DEFRA-approved wood burner in place of a gas boiler you can lower your carbon footprint as well as save money on your energy bill.
If you live in a smoke controlled zone, you must ensure that your stove is DEFRA Approved or Smoke Exempt because this permits you to burn Defra Approved fuels like manufactured smokeless coal ovals like Anthracite and Homefire and dried wood and other approved solid fuels. This allows you to enjoy your fireplace without worrying about the nuisance smoke that could disturb your neighbours.
In addition to being approved by DEFRA and DEFRA Approved, a lot of stoves are tested to meet the requirements of clearSkies and can be labelled with the mark clearSkies. The clearSkies scheme is an independent scheme that requires stove makers to provide 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 as well as emissions, as well as its size and type.
It's important to keep in mind that, as with Ecodesign the clearSkies regulations are minimum standards. Manufacturers are able to go over and above these. ESSE has developed its most recent stoves to make them even more efficient and cleaner, producing less dust without compromising efficiency or control. This latest development uses Twin Catalytic Combustion Technology that recycles all smoke particles, reducing their impact on the environment.
In reality, if you're in a smoke controlled zone and use an DEFRA Approved stove with a good quality, kiln dried or seasoned log, you'll generate as much, or even more, heat from the same amount of dry wood as you would if you were to burn it in a non-DEFRA Approved stove. It is up to 24 per cent less expensive to heat your home with the latest DEFRA Approved Stove than using gas boilers.
Conforms to Building Regulations
If you live in an area under smoke control, it's essential to use a multi-fuel stove approved by DEFRA. The stoves have been tested to ensure that they don't produce any smoke when burning authorised fuel, so you can use them in areas that are typically well-populated with buildings. At Choice Stoves, we supply and install a variety of DEFRA approved log burners from top brands, including Mi-fires Contura, Stovax, ACR, Broseley, Tiger, Cast Tec and more.
You can also safely burn wood, peat and other solid fuels using a DEFRA-approved multi-fuel stove. It is important to be aware that certain fuels cannot be used in Smoke Control Areas.
For a multi-fuel stove to operate safely, it is essential that you have the right ventilation. This will reduce the accumulation of carbon monoxide in your home. DEFRA approved stoves come with an inbuilt ventilation system that provides sufficient air to the combustion process. This ensures that your home is always ventilated and safe for use.
DEFRA approved wood burning stoves approved stoves also have a minimum dimension of 550mm2, which means they can be used in combination with a standard dualwall flue system. Our vast range of flue liners are compatible with DEFRA approved stoves, which means you can utilize them to enhance your fireplace to ensure it is compliant with the most recent emission requirements.
Look for the DEFRA symbol on the stove's packaging or online. This information is also available on many reputable retailers' websites and in the store displays.
If you're considering installing a multi-fuel stove, you must ensure that you get the job done by a professional who is certified to ensure compliance with building regulations. If you don't follow the correct instructions for installation, it could lead to an expensive fine or damage to your home. We recommend that you choose an HETAS-approved installer to set up your stove, as they are knowledgeable about the guidelines of the manufacturer as well as the building codes.