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 Melody is a design classic, a lovely cylindrical stove that burns beautifully and very efficiently.
The Skanterm Emotion S can be rotated on its log store by 120º, has a huge panoramic window spanning most of the front face of the stove which has a unique eye shape. A 4kW, 82.3% efficient woodburner, the Skanterm Emotion S functions as well as it looks.
The Skantherm Emotion M is an eye-shaped contemporary stove with a large window stretching nearly the full width of the stove. At 7kW the Emotion M is a designer stove suited to heating a medium/large room.
Here we have the Future Fires Panoramic FX1 which is an oval stove with very wide window. At 8 kW this stove is suited to the medium sized room and the shape and very wide window will make an impression on any room.
The new Broseley Hereford 5 SE widescreen stove.
The Mendip Woodland double-sided stove is cleanly designed with a large uncluttered view straight through.
Highly efficient and cleanburning, the Loughrigg is EcoDesogn Ready and approved for burning wood in smokeless zones.
The Neo 1F EcoDesign is the shortest model in the range of Neo contemporary stoves and is designed to fit into existing fireplace openings.
The Morso 04 is a clean designed UK-style box-shaped stove.
The 6100 come in 4 different formats. The 6140 is the smallest model and the firebox will of course be the same on all 4 models.
The 6143 has a taller log store under the stove making the height 950mm.
The 9 Air is the model to choose if you have a well sealed house and need to fit a direct air supply.
The Neo 3F EcoDesign is a compact contemporary stove similar to the Neo 1F. However, this model has the extra side glass panels, which means the flames can be seen through the sides of the stove as well as the front.
The Ekol Clarity 8 High stove is a tall version. It is Defra exempt for burning wood in smoke control areas.
The smallest 4.9 kW model is perfect for small homes. Change the standard look by adding the pedestal for a contemporary twist, this lifts the stove for an eye level view of the flames and makes it easier on your back for loading.
Classic good design and a cast iron door really make the Arada Farringdon medium a classic stove. The Medium gives you a bit of a higher output.
The Arada Farringdon Large stove has the highest maximum heat output of 12kW which will keep you warm through the coldest of winters. The Farringdon Large is a very controllable stove so you can easily burn it more slowly when you don't need the full 12kW.
The Mendip Luxton 3, this small model, is the baby of the family!