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 superb Neo EcoDesign pedestal stove but with even more glass
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.
The Lakes Derwent is a multifuel stove with over 80% efficiency and EcoDesign ready.
Hunter Herald Allure 07
A cast iron stove with a fantastic view of the fire
The Hamlet Solution 5 widescreen is a 5 kW Ecodesign Ready stove by Hamlet Stoves.
Saltfire Bignut 5 is the larger version of the Peanut.
The Go Eco 5kW steel multifuel stove.
The clean design of the Earlswood makes this stove suitable for all types of setting.
The fine looking 5kw Astwood will suit a medium to large sized room.
A great looking little stove with a 4 kW output, perfect for a smaller room.
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.
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.
The Mendip Ashcroft is a simply designed stove with a big glass and a less than 5kw output.
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.
The Grisedale is the largest of the three Lakes stoves and has a wonderfully big window to enjoy the fire through.