I decided to clean my SS liner after the first year of burning. I can go from the top down, so i thought i would try it myself. I have about 24 feet. Purchased a rutland 6" poly brush ( bristles are very stiff and rigid ) along with 4' fiberglass rods. I went up on roof yesterday and took off my cap. I was surprised how tight the brush fit, I had to use alot of force to go down the first four feet. Then my rod started to bend and flex. I stopped and was afraid i might do damage to the liner. i flash a light down the liner and noticed some slight bends in the liner, not perfectly straight down to the insert. The install was done by the place i purchased the insert. I think the liner is all one piece, insulated. Do i need a different brush to go down easier? or stiffer rods? I noticed when i push the brush down about 4 feet, the liner was moving alittle with it. I was worried that i might actually rip the liner from the top or bottom where it is connected. What should i do from here? Could i damage the liner by forcing the brush too much?
Thanks for the help/ suggestions.
Thanks for the help/ suggestions.