Defra exempt stoves for smoke control areas

Esse Defra Exempt Multifuel Stoves

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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 which is due to come into force in 2022 sets what are arguably even stricter emissions limits than those set for Defra Exemption, but the framework doesn't 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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Esse 225 XK SE Contemporary stove

£1,640 inc. VAT

The wide Esse 225 XK SE contemporary stove has the option to burn wood or smokeless fuel giving out over 8kw if required.

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Esse 100 DD SE

£1,270 inc. VAT

The Esse 100 double door is such a classic design, soft, feminine and with such a wide glass door. The 2 doors makes me think of older times and traditions.

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Esse 700 SE Vista multifuel stove

£1,399 inc. VAT

The largest stove in Esse's range, the Esse 700 SE vista has all the elegant simplicity and high efficiency that has come to characterise the Esse range.

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Esse 100 SE multifuel stove

£1,215 inc. VAT

The Esse 100 is a highly efficient 5 kw stove with a big viewing window and yet slim enough to fit into a fireplace.

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Esse 525 SE designer stove

£1,195 inc. VAT

The Esse 525 is a designer stove made here in the UK. One of the things that distinguishes the 525 (apart from its stainless steel tubular legs) is that it is a multifuel stove – most contemporary stoves are woodburning only.

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Esse 200XK SE stove

£1,339 inc. VAT

The Esse 200XK SE has all the benefits of the Esse 100 but with a bigger firebox and a higher heat output.

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Esse 200XK SE DD stove

£1,395 inc. VAT

The Esse 200XK SE is also available as a two door model for a more traditional look. The stove has the same width and height as the 5kw Esse 100 but as a lot deeper will give you a bigger firebox.

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Esse 550 SE multifuel stove

£799 inc. VAT

The Esse 550 SE multifuel stove.

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Esse 150 SE multifuel stove

£1,124 inc. VAT

The Esse Smoke Exempt 150 model is a variation on the popular Esse 100 but with a contemporary twist.

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Esse 500 SE vista multifuel stove

£870 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.