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 Lakes Derwent is a multifuel stove with over 80% efficiency and EcoDesign ready.
The smallest of the three Lakes stoves, the Skiddaw will fit beautifully in a fireplace.
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This is the Saltfire Peanut 5 - a 5kW stove which you can run on firewood in a smoke control area .
Saltfire Bignut 5 is the larger version of the Peanut.
The Woolly Mammoth 5 is a good looking 5 kW stove especially given the reasonable price.
The fine looking 5kw Astwood will suit a medium to large sized room.
The Hamlet Solution 5 widescreen is a 5 kW Ecodesign Ready stove by Hamlet Stoves.
The Go Eco 5kW steel multifuel stove.
The clean design of the Earlswood makes this stove suitable for all types of setting.
AGA Ellesmere EC5W Stove
One of the classic Vermont stoves, the Intrepid is popular with existing and new owners alike and the woodburner is now Defra Exempt. The Vermont Intrepid has the trademark window tracery, firechamber catalyst, optional warming shelves and is available in a range of fine enamelled colours.
The Mendip Ashcroft is a simply designed stove with a big glass and a less than 5kw output.
A cast iron stove with a fantastic view of the fire
An elegant stove that gives you economical heating at the touch of a button.
Esse's Warmheart model allows you to boil a kettle and cook a meal on your stove.
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.
For a small 5kw stove the Rowandale has a very wide window on the flames.
The ACR Larchdale is largest stove in their cast iron range.