Chimney brush advice

[Lewisthepilgrim]

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)

 

[DAKSY]

http://www.rutland.com/productinfo/chimney-sweep-square-wire-brushes.html

 

[Lewisthepilgrim]

should I get the 7 or the 8 ? lol

 

[mellow]

I always go bigger then trim down if needed.

 

[DAKSY]

I always go bigger then trim down if needed.

+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...

 

[Lewisthepilgrim]

8 it is... thanks guys. I'll have to grab another one for after I install my 6'' flue liner

 

[Backwoods Savage]

And don't wait so long before posting again Lewis.

 

[raybonz]

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)

I suggest you top cover your wood to keep the rain out fairly soon..

Ray