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.
The Opus Calypso is a stylish modern stove that looks and burns like the designer stove it is, but hidden inside is a boiler that will heat your domestic hot water and radiators while you’re enjoying the flames.
The round shape, discreet handles and unrivalled view of the fire all combine to produce a superb looking stove. With the logs below and the curling orange flames above, the Trio fills any room with warmth, light and relaxation
Parkray Aspect 5 stoves bring a controllable 4 to 7 kW of heat to your home with an large and attractive fire window.
The Dik Geurts Ivar 5 is a cleanly designed 4.9kW stove, a great pick for the smaller living room.
At 9kW the Dik Geurts Ivar 8 is at home in the medium sized room. The Ivar 8 has a clean take on the traditional UK stove design.
Parkray Aspect 7 stove.
The superb Neo EcoDesign pedestal stove but with even more glass
Parkray Aspect 5 compact stove has all the features as the 5 but in a smaller package.
This is the Saltfire Peanut 5 - a 5kW stove which you can run on firewood in a smoke control area .
The highly contemporary ACR Neo pedestal model.
The smallest of the three Lakes stoves, the Skiddaw will fit beautifully in a fireplace.
Saltfire Bignut 5 is the larger version of the Peanut.
Parkray Aspect 4 stoves are compact and yet maintain a nominal output of 4.9 kW with the large fire glass which is at the heart of the Aspect range.
Parkray Aspect 14 stove.
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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The Grisedale is the largest of the three Lakes stoves and has a wonderfully big window to enjoy the fire through.
Parkray Aspect 4 compact stove.
The Neo 1C EcoDesign has a large curved glass window in the front of the stove with a handy cupboard beneath the firebox.
Similar to the Neo 1C EcoDesign but with even more window to see the fire through