자유게시판

• 목록
• 답변
• 글쓰기
• 게시판 리스트 옵션
  • 수정
  • 삭제

What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

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

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

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke control zone means that they aren't able to use a wood burning fireplace. This isn't the case. In reality, a majority of cities and large towns are located in an area that is smoke-free, but that doesn't mean you cannot have an oven, it simply implies that you have to use an exempt appliance and only burn authorised fuels (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 regarding the emissions it emits when burning fuels that are approved and consequently, it is able to be legally used in a Smoke Control Area.

The Defra logo is widely used by the industry and a large number of the stoves approved have SE after their names, meaning they are smoke exempt. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission criteria. This means you can be sure that you're buying the best wood stove available.

If you search for a stove that burns wood that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you'll usually find that the manufacturer has carried out things like making sure there are enough air inlets on the front of the stove to permit full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to stop the build-up of soot. This is important because it will ensure that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape through the chimney and enter your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved allows you to install a 5" liner that is in compliance with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require a 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are also able to be used with smoke control kits for properties located in a Smoke Control Area and best defra stoves can therefore be used with a variety of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only type of stove you can install in a smoke control area in the event that you intend to make use of it for solid fuel (wood, preferably well seasoned). The government tests them to ensure they don't release excessive smoke and are only suitable for use with approved fuels.

The difference between a DEFRA-approved stove and one that is not approved is usually quite small. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, many contemporary stoves can be easily transformed into DEFRA conforming in just a few only a few minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove has to undergo rigorous testing and has to be limited on how much smoke it can produce.

To ensure that these limitations remain in place during the testing process, the stove will have to be capable of limiting the combustion air supply to ensure that it doesn't exhaust itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smoke. This is accomplished through a mechanism within the stove that opens an air pocket into the firebox during combustion which is usually hidden within the stove, and under the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves from some of the best DEFRA stoves (Buketik 39 write an article) brands in the country including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast variety of styles and finishes. Select from a broad selection of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet future demands for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are predominantly in large cities and towns. You can visit the website of your local authority to find out if you live in one. It is important to purchase an approved DEFRA stove if you reside in a zone that is smoke-controlled. This will help you avoid a fine from the local authority. This is because if you burn 'unauthorised' fuel in an unapproved stove, for example coal or other solid fuels that could result in fines of up to PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also referred to as a smoke exempt wood stove is an appliance that can be used to burn wood in the Smoke Control Area. The stove will be marked with the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' the front of its name that means it is only permitted to be used in areas controlled by smoke if you burn approved fuels. In this instance wood is the fuel.

The older wood stoves can release large amounts of particulate matter into the atmosphere that can trigger or contribute to respiratory issues asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. This is why it's essential to buy an updated wood stove that meets the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the stove has met the emission limits currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA certified and you live in a zone of smoke control you must be able to get it certified before you can use it. It is time-consuming and expensive, but the law requires it. Additionally, homeowners who sell a house that has a wood stove that is not certified could be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines.

With a kit, or an adjustment supplied by the installer, a majority of modern stoves can be Defra approved. This is because the main difference between a DEFRA approved stove and one that are not, is the combustion air management system which regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove in normal operation. Modifications are usually applied to the base or the underside of the firebox.

Some manufacturers produce two types of wood stove. One is Defra-approved, and the other is not. The reason behind this is that the cost of putting a wood stove through the rigorous Defra testing is costly. To reduce these costs, they sell the non-approved version at a lower cost. The DEFRA-approved model will have been subjected to the modification of the combustion air as part of the testing process.

Approved Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any kind of fuel they wanted, which led to large amounts of smoke emissions and health issues. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This means that residential homes can not produce any smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were Defra-approved to allow burning only approved materials such as manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also known as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have gone through rigorous tests to prove that they can cleanly burn authorised fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. The latest combustion technology delivers a constant minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove meet Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels like anthracite and manufactured smokeless coals.

The Stove Yard has a wide range of DEFRA stoves benefits-approved stoves that are ideal for those who reside in a smoke control zone and require a brand new fireplace that burns wood. We have a broad collection of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from the most reputable manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good part is that there's much of a distinction in appearance between an Defra approved wood-burning stove and one that isn't, however the Defra approved models do come with several features that are designed to ensure that they burn more efficiently. In general, they have a different grate and air vents, and on the gas versions they may also feature an outlet for the flue that is different in size.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means you can choose a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner that is cheaper than a 6" (150mm). This is useful when installing an approved wood burning stove from Defra in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It will save you money replacing a bigger diameter chimney liner.