Cleaning chimney pipe

[Jriley09]

Got a chimney sweep kit for Christmas and began the process only to run into a problem with the piece that connects between the T clean out and elbow that goes into stove. Hose clamp that holds it onto the T broke. I’ve added a stainless steel hose clamp to the remaining clamp but I’m wondering if it needs to be rated for a certain temperature. The colors are different between the two but I wasn’t sure if maybe the one that had been in use changed color over time from use? Also my elbow that connects to stove is looking a bit red/rusty color on the inside, should I be concerned that it’s breaking down and needs to be replaced? Pictures attached. TIA!

 

[Jriley09]

Also was trying to find out what the piece that connects between the T and the elbow is called should I need a new one.

 

[begreen]

The piece attached to the Tee is often called the snout. Check with Rockford to see if they will sell it separately from the Tee.

Standard Tee with 10 in. Snout and Tee Cap

Zip Zip and you're done! Features a removable 10" long snout, a secure inside removable clamp connection and the quick connect band. Clean out cap included.

www.rockfordchimneysupply.com

The discoloration of the old stainless clamp is due to heat which the new one has not seen yet. How was the new clamp attached?

The elbow looks like it will make it through the season, but it's due for replacement.

 

[Jriley09]

The piece attached to the Tee is often called the snout. Check with Rockford to see if they will sell it separately from the Tee.

Standard Tee with 10 in. Snout and Tee Cap

Zip Zip and you're done! Features a removable 10" long snout, a secure inside removable clamp connection and the quick connect band. Clean out cap included.

www.rockfordchimneysupply.com

The discoloration of the old stainless clamp is due to heat which the new one has not seen yet. How was the new clamp attached?

The elbow looks like it will make it through the season, but it's due for replacement.

Thank you for the information and quick response. I was thinking the same thing with elbow. I attached one end of the new clamp on the inside of the snout screwed into where the old one attached and I attached the other end to the old clamp just essentially making two clamps become one. Little daylight when I shine flashlight into one side that clamp enters from. Not sure if thats the way it was before. I assume there is going to be a little gap since the clamp enters from outside into the snout.