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Chimney brush advice

Post in 'The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces' started by Lewisthepilgrim, Oct 4, 2012.

  1. Lewisthepilgrim New Member

    joined: Oct 5, 2011
    49 posts
    East Kingston NH
    Hey guys hows it goin? Its my first post since last season. This will be my 2nd year burning wood. I've got quite a few cords out in the back yard that have been sitting since last summer. I plan on bringing a weeks supply at a time into the basement this year in order to make sure its nice and DRY before burning.

    Anyway, I need to clean my chimney before I start burning this year.

    I have aprox 7.5'' square ceramic flue. What would be a good brush to use to clean it out?

    (I still have to extend my chimney and install a liner before winter starts)
    Lewisthepilgrim, Oct 4, 2012
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  2. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    4,034 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    DAKSY, Oct 4, 2012
    #2

  3. Lewisthepilgrim New Member

    joined: Oct 5, 2011
    49 posts
    East Kingston NH
    should I get the 7 or the 8 ? lol
    Lewisthepilgrim, Oct 4, 2012
    #3

  4. mellow Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 19, 2008
    1,783 posts
    Salisbury, MD
    I always go bigger then trim down if needed.
    mellow, Oct 4, 2012
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  5. DAKSY Super Moderator

    joined: Dec 2, 2008
    4,034 posts
    Averill Park, NY, on Burden Lake II...
    +1. The dimensions of those flue tiles are not held to rigid standards. They vary greatly. Start with the largest size & if you need to trim it, do so gradually. You want the ends of the bristles to scrape the insides of your flue...
    Otherwise, there's no point in brushing...
    DAKSY, Oct 4, 2012
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  6. Lewisthepilgrim New Member

    joined: Oct 5, 2011
    49 posts
    East Kingston NH
    8 it is... thanks guys. I'll have to grab another one for after I install my 6'' flue liner
    Lewisthepilgrim, Oct 4, 2012
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  7. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,500 posts
    Michigan
    And don't wait so long before posting again Lewis.
    Backwoods Savage, Oct 4, 2012
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  8. raybonz Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 5, 2008
    6,033 posts
    Carver, MA.
    I suggest you top cover your wood to keep the rain out fairly soon..

    Ray
    raybonz, Oct 4, 2012
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