Woodburning
Stoves - Essential Information
From
The Open Fire Centre, Yorkshire St., Oldham, Lancashire:
| Is woodburning eco-friendly Is it safe to buy on the Internet Is my home suitable for a stove How big does the stove need to be Woodburning, Multi-fuel. What's the difference Which Fuel is best Can I burn coal I live in a smoke control area, what's defra? What is EN13240 & Does it affect me Where can I buy wood Which type of wood is best Cast Iron or Steel - Which is best Why should my chimney be lined What is "Airwash" What is "Cleanburn" What is HETAS and how does it affect me What size of flue do I need I have not got a chimney What clearances do I need around the stove Do I need a hearth Who should fit it, can I fit it myself Do I need to inform the Local Council |
What is EN13240 & Does
it affect me ? EN13240 is a stringent Europe & Scandinavian-wide Efficiency Standard. The plan was to make it illegal to sell or install a stove anywhere in Europe or Scandinavia without the EN13240 Approval. This has been applied as CE approval in the EU. All the best manufacturers have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds developing their stoves to achieve the standard and having them certified. Only the best were ever likely to be able to achieve the standard required. All our stoves are EN13240 Certified guaranteeing you a very high efficiency rate and the assurance that your stove has been made by a reputable, established manufacturer. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, this appears not to be being policed, leaving the door open for the un-certified, rubbish stoves to continue being sold to unsuspecting customers. EN13240 Certification guarantees you a good stove. Always ask if your stove has got EN13240 Certification. If it hasn't, buy at your peril! |