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What is a Defra Approved Multi Fuel Stove? A multi-fuel stove that has been approved by defra is one that has passed the Defra test for smoke. These stoves are often referred to as SE (smoke-exempt) stoves. The government's Defra department oversees rules and regulations concerning the rural, agricultural and environmental issues. The Defra Test ensures that you can burn wood and approved smokeless fuels, like Anthracite Ovals, for instance, in a smoke-free area without disturbing your neighbours. Eco-Friendly Eco-friendly stoves are made to produce minimal emissions, making use of fuel efficiently, and using sustainable materials. They typically burn wood or a combination of fuels that are approved and are designed with ecological considerations in the back of their minds. There are a selection of eco-friendly log burning and multi fuel stoves are readily available that range from modern to traditional models. Some eco-friendly stoves even make use of dung (the excreta of domesticated livestock) to provide an extremely efficient and carbon neutral alternative to wood. The most crucial aspect in making sure that your stove is eco-friendly is ensuring that the fuel you are using is properly seasoned and kiln dried. This reduces the moisture content of the wood and enables it to burn more efficiently. It is also a great idea to buy only wood from sustainable forests. Look for the Woodsure 'Ready to Burn' logo when buying wood to ensure it has been dried at an appropriate level. Most newer stoves are made to meet the strict EU EcoDesign standards. These standards require stove manufacturers to design wood-burning stoves that are energy efficient and with the environment in mind. Ecodesign stoves have to take into account emissions, resource efficiency and waste reduction. These stoves are among the cleanest and greenest stoves available. Another way to make your stove more green is to replace the grates with ceramic. Ceramic is not only visually appealing, but also non-smoking, and helps reduce the amount of sulphur oxide that is in the air. Ceramic grates also have a longer time and are more easy to clean than steel inserts for grates. While you can still relax in cozy wood burners or a multi fuel stove in a Smoke Control Area, it is essential to only use Defra approved fuels. You could be breaking the law if you don't. To avoid this, you should only use Defra approved fuels, such as a manufactured smokeless anthracite oval in your stove. Clean Burning A Defra approved multi fuel stove can be used in smoke controlled areas, provided it burns smokeless fuels only. This can be a type of natural or manufactured smokeless log or anthracite, and it must adhere to specific regulations to be able to qualify as a Defra approved wood burning stove. Stove manufacturers must adhere to the regulations in order to produce a DEFRA exempt wood burner available for sale. Here at The Stove Yard we have an incredible selection of DEFRA approved stoves for wood burning and multi fuel stoves from top brands such as Arada, Parkray, Burley, Stovax and many more. These types of Defra exempt stoves come with the most advanced combustion technology, designed to reduce emissions and tar build in your chimney and flue system. They utilize the latest secondary and tertiary airflow systems that ignite tar gas and particulates before they can escape into the atmosphere – this is the reason why a Defra approved stove much more eco-friendly than the older generation wood burning stoves and open fires. The design of a Defra approved stove is also different The majority of our stoves will have a hidden mechanism within the stove that allows for a small flow of air to the fire even when the air vents are shut. This stops ash and soot from being pushed through the fireplace, which could cause dangerous chimney fires. This is a crucial feature for anyone living in a smoke-free zone The latest Defra approved stoves do not allow you to shut the air 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 have a longer burning time than older stoves that aren't DEFRA-approved. However DEFRA approved multi-fuel stoves is possible to switch your approved fuel with smokeless coal in order to rest the stove for a night and reduce the time of the burning time due to the continuous supply of air required for slumbering would curtail the burning of smokeless fuel. Emissions Reductions When properly used, a DEFRA exempt stove can create very low levels of emissions. These emissions are usually PM2.5 particles, which can cause a variety of health problems that include heart ailments and lung diseases when inhaled. The high combustion efficiency of a DEFRA approved wood burner decreases the amount of harmful particles and pollution released during the burning process. This reduces the impact of the burning process on the environment. As well as decreasing harmful emissions The efficiency of a stove can reduce the cost of heating your home. Using a DEFRA approved wood burning stove instead of gas boilers of the conventional variety can help reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy costs. If you live in a smoke controlled zone, it's important to ensure that your fireplace is DEFRA approved or Smoke Exempt as this will allow you to burn Defra Approved fuels such as manufactured smokeless coal ovals like Anthracite and Homefire as well as dried wood and other authorised solid fuels. This allows you to relax in your fireplace and not worry about the nuisance smoke that could disturb your neighbours. Many stoves are, in addition to being DEFRA approved, are also tested to meet clearSkies standards and are able to be labeled with the clearSkies label. The clearSkies scheme is an independent scheme which requires stove manufacturers to display information on the efficiency and emissions of their appliances, allowing consumers make an informed choice. The information must include the stove's efficiency rating, emissions, as well as type and size. However, it's important to keep in mind that, just as with Ecodesign the clearSkies regulations are minimum standards and manufacturers can go beyond these. ESSE has developed its most recent stoves to make them even more efficient and less polluting, generating less particles without any compromise in performance or control. This latest innovation utilizes patented Twin Catalytic Combustion Technology that burns all smoke particles which reduces their impact on the atmosphere. In reality when you're in a smoke-free zone and you use a 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 could be up to 24 percent less expensive to heat your home with a new Defra Approved Stove than with gas boiler. Conforms to Building Regulations If you reside in a Smoke Control Area, it's important to have a DEFRA approved multi fuel stove. The stoves have been tested to ensure that they do not emit smoke when burning approved fuel. Therefore, you can use them in areas that have large number of buildings. At Choice Stoves, we supply and install a range of DEFRA approved log burners from the top brands including Mi-fires, Contura, Stovax, ACR, Broseley, Tiger, Cast Tec and more. A DEFRA approved multi fuel stove will also allow you to burn wood, peat and other solid fuels in a safe manner. You should be aware that some fuels are restricted for use in Smoke Control Areas, so it's essential to be familiar with local regulations and restrictions. To ensure that a multi-fuel stove can be safe to use, it is essential that you have the proper ventilation. This will minimize the accumulation of carbon monoxide inside your home. DEFRA approved stoves come with a built-in ventilation system that delivers sufficient air to the combustion process. This ensures your home is always ventilated, and safe to use. Additionally, DEFRA approved stoves have minimum flue sizes of 550mm2, which means they can be used with a standard twinwall system. Our line of flue liners is compatible with DEFRA-approved stoves. You can make your fireplace meet the latest emission standards with our wide selection. When you are choosing the DEFRA approved stove, look for the 'DEFRA' symbol on its packaging or in the information provided by the manufacturer online. A lot of reputable stove retailers include this information on their websites as well as on their displays in the store to help you identify which stoves meet the regulations. It's important to hire an experienced professional who is certified if you are planning to install a multi-fuel fireplace. This will ensure that the installation is in compliance with the building codes. If you do not follow the proper instructions for installation, it could lead to an expensive fine or even damage to your home. We suggest that you select a HETAS-approved installer to install your stove, because they are knowledgeable about the manufacturer's guidelines and building codes.