Cleanout-tee - exhaust vent question...

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flamegrabber

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Apr 13, 2008
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Northshore, Ma.
It's getting close to the time to clean out my exhaust vent pipe.

So far my stove has about ~60 bags on the clock.

I've taken my cleanout-tee end cap off 3-4 times over the last 2.5 months and it's always pretty clean. Just a very thin layer of very fine ash in it. Very thin layer.

Here's my question:

Is the amount of ash you find in the cleanout-tee end cap any indication of what's in the vent pipe?

If the cleanout-tee has very little ash does that usually mean the exhaust vent has about the same amount of ash in it?

Is there a correlation between the two?

I can't really look down my vent pipe from the roof because there are 2 45 degree elbows halfway down and I can't see around those, so I'm looking for a way to clue myself in.

Thanks!

FG.
 
The amount of ash buildup can be somewhat of an indicator, but it's always a good idea to look up inside the venting as long as the cap is open. Take a flashlite and a mirror for inspection purposes. Glad to hear that your checking the cleanout cap frequently - great job!
 
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