I have an EKO 25 for about 2 heating seasons. I just realized that along with my ash rake and poker that came with it I should have also gotten a "Tube" cleaner. No longer available via Zenon. Anyone have one for sale? A picture of one? Alternative suggestions? Anyone know the diameter of those tubes in case I just end up with the old wire brushes. Thanks, Mike/Kerhonkson, NY
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I've had my EKO 25 boiler since 2022. I have never pulled the turbulators out until just now. (note, if you have the self cleaning mechanism, you need to remove at least one of the individual turbulators off the assembly with the cotter pin before lifting the entire assembly out). The self cleaning mechanism with the handle does not clean the tubes at all, it just prevents the soot from building up to an atrocious level long after the efficiency is compromised.
I measured the tubes at 1 7/8" diameter. I'm going to buy a 2" boiler brush on ebay and probably grind it down to the right size. I can't find a steel brush at 1 7/8", only horsehair which is not aggressive enough. I would not worry about the tube cleaner tool. In fact the Super models never came with the tool. A wire brush attached to a drill or handle will do a much better job. When I perform the cleaning I will give you an update on what I find.
I measured the tubes at 1 7/8" diameter. I'm going to buy a 2" boiler brush on ebay and probably grind it down to the right size. I can't find a steel brush at 1 7/8", only horsehair which is not aggressive enough. I would not worry about the tube cleaner tool. In fact the Super models never came with the tool. A wire brush attached to a drill or handle will do a much better job. When I perform the cleaning I will give you an update on what I find.
Hi, Thanks for the info.. I am not very mechanical. I did open the back up to look at the tubes but could not see how to remove them for cleaning. You mentioned a cotter pin? Can you direct a little on where that is and how to remove the rest to get full access. Much appreciated. Mike
I made a tool for cleaning the tubes on my Econoburn
I tried a wire brush, waste of time.
Tried the fancy tool from McMaster Carr, waste of time.
Made my own from some 1" wide strapping from large lifts of lumber.
I also found that trying to clean it when it's cold is a waste of time.
Now i burn 100% dry spruce so i don't know if spruce would produce a buildup that acts differently than buildup from hardwood.
If you check out my threads you can see the tool i made. Sorry looked for a pic to post but no luck
I tried a wire brush, waste of time.
Tried the fancy tool from McMaster Carr, waste of time.
Made my own from some 1" wide strapping from large lifts of lumber.
I also found that trying to clean it when it's cold is a waste of time.
Now i burn 100% dry spruce so i don't know if spruce would produce a buildup that acts differently than buildup from hardwood.
If you check out my threads you can see the tool i made. Sorry looked for a pic to post but no luck
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