What Is A Defra Approved Stove?
DEFRA, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, is a department in the United Kingdom and it regulates the smoke emission in the air. Its role is very significant and vital because it approves various types of cast iron stoves and heating equipments. Because it was set up to regulate and prevent those types of stoves from seriously damaging the environment.
Among it, there is a Clean Air Act department, which includes a provision for Smoke Control Areas that states that smokeless fuels that have their approval can be burned. And because of this regulation, only Defra stoves can be used legally in certain smokeless areas because wood is not an approved smokeless fuel as it emits a lot of smoke that could potentially cause air pollution.
You should know that DEFRA approval is very necessary for any kind of stove because you cannot sale and purchase any without their approval. And Defra Approved multi fuel stoves have over other types of stoves. Its benefits are as followed you may have a look:
It is economical with reduced bills than gas stoves. Very low emission of carbon and ammonia and low use of energy. Less pollution and very safe for the environment. Don't need to worry about that being caught by the authorities for using wood as a means of fuel because of the approval on their stoves. Human beings who use non-approved stoves in certain smokeless areas are considered as violators of the Clean Air Act and are not only risking being caught by the authorities, but are also contributing to damage the environment. You can operate these defra stoves with peace of mind in smoke control areas. Longer warranties often come with DEFRA approved wood burning stoves. It can be installed in any room of your house as these are available in freestanding.
Finally, Defra approved ones are indeed a good alternative for people who wish to cook meals, heat certain areas of their house, and help in protect the environment, due to the approval signifies that these stoves do not make a lot of smoke and therefore do not contribute to air pollution. And what do you think?
Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
What is a good cheap portable stove that can be refilled without having to constantly buy gas canisters?
Or a stove that may use canisters but that allows a person to refill the canisters with gas themselves?-
ANSWER:
I love the whisperlite stove by MSR. For a couple of extra bucks, go for a whisperlite international. The international can run on white gas, kerosene and unleaded gasoline,
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QUESTION:
Can a gas stove be moved to stand next to a kitchen sink without any gaps in between?
I am renting an apartment in which the 2nd floor kitchen has an old farmhouse sink on the left, a 5″ gap or so of space, then the gas stove. I wanted to move the gas stove so that there is no space in between the sink and stove. I want to place a workspace cabinet on the otherside of the stove.1) Are there any safety concerns in having the gas stove moved to touch the side of the sink cabinet?
The sink cabinet is metal. I don’t know why the stove is not directly sitting next to the sink but somebody thought it would be the place for installing an old metal towel rack on the side of the sink cabinet.
2) Can I move the stove myself or do I have to hire someone who is experienced in working with gas appliances?
3) What do I have to do to prepare the stove before I move it over those few inches?
4) Is it safe to have a painted wooden cabinet sit on the otherside of the gas stove? I don’t use the oven, just the gas burners on top.THANKS!
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ANSWER:
if you are going to move the stove,move it the other way,do not put it next to the sink…safety concerns…if you are going to move it, get someone who knows what they are doing…gas line could break(i have seen it happen) and if you dont know how to shut it off there could be a big problem…as far as next to a wood cabinet,there is no problem with that, the outside of ovens does not get hot enough to do anything
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QUESTION:
Why would our stove only work when our thermostat for our heater was on?
We just installed a used stove and it will only work if our home thermostat is turned on. We can only get a very low flame. What is the deal? How can we fix this?-
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There is either something wrong with the gas pipe to the stove or it is hooked up incorrectly. You will have to call your gas company or a licensed gas fitter (HVAC shop) to check it out.
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QUESTION:
How can I make stove top popcorn taste like microwaveable popcorn?
I just made some stove top and used reg butter (not margirine) and salt and the popcarn taste horrible compared to the bagged microwavable kind.-
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Use good ol’ corn oil on the stove. Butter will scorch. You only need a thin layer of oil in the pan, depending on the amount of corn your making I use about 1/2″ of oil. Try less or more and find out what works for you.
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QUESTION:
Can I connect insulated stove pipe directly to the wood stove?
I am hooking up a wood stove and was wondering if it’s possible to connect the insulated pipe directly to the wood stove.-
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You need to use the insulated pipe from the ceiling box up. You DON’T necessarily have to settle for single wall pipe down to the stove. There is a pipe called “close clearance” stove pipe which is double wall but not insulated. We heat our store with wood and the pipe stays cool enough that it won’t burn you on contact. If you’re using a good air tight EPA stove you shouldn’t be losing enough heat up the pipe to help “heat” the house with. If you can post what brand of insulated pipe you’re using I can send you all of the part numbers that you need. Hope this helps! I hate seeing so much bad information on here!!
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