Sweeping my own chimney

loyalstokie

I know this could go in a few categories, so I hope this is the most suitable.

I have a wood burner (or multi-fuel burner actually) that has not been used for a while and needs sweeping.

The instructions (along with those of other wood burners) say that a "wire centred sweep brushes fitted with a guide-wheel" must be used.
Does anyone know where I an get one or if this is the same thing:
http://www.stovesonline.co.uk/wood_burning_stoves/Chimney-brushes-and-rods.html

Thanks.

muckybutt

Superfelx liner rods are what you need with the appropriate sized brush and stiffness, however be warned if you dont know what you are doing you can :
a) loose the brush - it happens !
b) damage the liner very easily.

Plenty of places do them on line but they arent cheap, a decent set with brush will set you back over £130.

lollipopsarah

I would get a professional in, it's worth the money (and safety check) and also you can get a certificate, which I believe you need in case of an insurance claim.
xx

muckybutt

lollipopsarah wrote: »

which I believe you need in case of an insurance claim.
xx

A common urban myth as is getting charged by the fire brigade for a chimney fire

Greenfires

I hate the superflex rods! Too flexy and those awful fine threads on the connections! Haven't touched mine since the Rodtech gear came on the market - though their gear for sweeping liners will set you back well over £400 for a set - so not exactly stuff for the home user! It's absolutely transformed the job for those of us in the trade though!

suki1964

lollipopsarah wrote: »

I would get a professional in, it's worth the money (and safety check) and also you can get a certificate, which I believe you need in case of an insurance claim.
xx

Please, if you have proof of this, please post it. As mucky says, it's an urban myth and anyone can sweep a chimney. Not that I advocate anyone doing so

( although we sweep our own as its a small double walled flue and we have the correct brushes and hubby isn't daft, even he knows to turn the rods the correct way)

grahamc2003

I've just bought a cheap chimney sweeping set off ebay. Bet the regulars will be graoning at that. I'll let you know how it goes.

I wanted something long to poke the snow off my solar panels, and also something long to poke down a clogged drainpipe, as well as fancying a go at poking it up a few of my chimneys. I restarted my oil Aga a couple of weeks ago, and I think that chimney could do with a sweep. I figure, if the brush can be poked to the top of the chimney it will dislodge the soot. My main concern is stopping the soot getting all over the house.

suisidevw

Let us know how you get on Graham!

pearl123

lollipopsarah wrote: »

I would get a professional in, it's worth the money (and safety check) and also you can get a certificate, which I believe you need in case of an insurance claim.
xx

I got a agree it not worth doing it yourself. Dangers do include wood burning.
http://www.thestoveyard.com/pwpcontrol.php?pwpID=6813

alleycat`

grahamc2003 wrote: »

I wanted something long to poke the snow off my solar panels, and also something long to poke down a clogged drainpipe, as well as fancying a go at poking it up a few of my chimneys. I restarted my oil Aga a couple of weeks ago, and I think that chimney could do with a sweep. I figure, if the brush can be poked to the top of the chimney it will dislodge the soot. My main concern is stopping the soot getting all over the house.

So we've established you like to poke your pole into any hole it'll fit in, on, up or down?

I'll get my coat...:whistle:

muckybutt

alleycat` wrote: »

So we've established you like to poke your pole into any hole it'll fit in, on, up or down?

I'll get my coat...:whistle:

I like it :rotfl::rotfl::T