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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Charlton and Jenrick Go Eco High Line 5kW Plus StoveRRP £809.00£730 inc. VAT

We really like the highline model; it has a look which is both a bit unusual and unique. With a high efficiency rating above 80% and EcoDesign 2022 ready. The big fire window is also a really popular feature at the moment!

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Woodpecker WP5Q-PRRP £1,289.00£1,225.00 inc. VAT

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AGA Ellesmere EC5 Stove £1,495.00 inc. VAT

AGA Ellesmere EC5 Stove

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Ekol Clarity Vision Stove£1,099.00 inc. VAT

An extra wide 5kW design from Ekol Stoves. Based on the Clarity 12 stove but with a reduced depth, you can install this stove free standing against a wall or in shallower fireplaces.

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ApplePie Baked Apple£1,299.00 inc. VAT

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Ekol Clarity 5 high stove£999 inc. VAT

The Ekol Clarity 5 high stove is raised up by 200 mm with a plinth .

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Ekol Clarity double sided high stove£2,299.00 inc. VAT

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Esse 500 EcoDesign Ready StoveRRP £1,162.00£990 inc. VAT

The Esse 500 SE vista stoves are good looking cast iron 5 kw stoves with an efficiency of over 80% and a large curved topped glass to admire the flames through.

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