Defra exempt stoves for smoke control areas

You might like to read more in depth information about The Clean Air Act of 1956 and 1968.

A Defra Exempt stove has passed a lab test where its emissions are measured at its rated output and at a reduced rate. This is to help reduce air pollution in towns and cities that are Smoke Control Areas. A Defra Exempt stove can generally be used to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area - it actually depends what fuel the lab test was carried out with but this is nearly always firewood.

It is worth noting that the Ecodesign legislation, in effect since 2022, establishes emissions limits that are arguably even stricter than those set for Defra Exemption. However, the framework does not include the low output test. We may well see the introduction of an additional low output test for stoves that can be used in Smoke Control Areas after 2022.

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ACR Rowandale stoveRRP £1,399.00£1,125 inc. VAT

For a small 5kw stove the Rowandale has a very wide window on the flames.

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Parkray Aspect 14 Eco StoveRRP £2,099.00£1,425 inc. VAT

Parkray Aspect 14 stove.

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Hamlet Solution 5 EcoDesign stoveRRP £1,030.00£745 inc. VAT

Hamlet Solution 5 is a EcoDesign ready stove from Hamlet stoves.

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Charlton and Jenrick Go Eco Plus High Line 5kW Wide StoveRRP £869.00£650 inc. VAT

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Woodpecker WP5RRP £885.00£795 inc. VAT

A cast iron stove with a fantastic view of the fire

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Westfire Uniq 45 Ecodesign stoveRRP £1,495.00£1,270 inc. VAT

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Invicta Ovatio Woodburning StoveRRP £2,699.00£2,295 inc. VAT

Its French creativity certainly oozes from all aspects of this stove, and is truly something different. This is the smaller version of the Invicta Ove but just as impressive with an average output of 5kW when a focal talking point is your primary objective.

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Saltfire Peanut 3 £799 inc. VAT

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Dik Geurts Aste 5 StoveRRP £1,650.00£1,400 inc. VAT

It may be small but it packs a punch as it produces 4kW's, ideal for those smaller fireplaces. Classical moulding on the big glass door enhances its appearance as do the angled legs which are an unusual feature. A great stove to chill out in front of after a busy day.

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