flexible chimney sweep

[mlasko]

I've got two thirty degree elbows in a triple wall exterior chimney. Do they make a semi flexible chimney brush? I can take it apart, its just gonna be a pain.

 

[pinewoodburner]

Can you get access to both ends and use two people and pull the brush with a rope? You can also use a fiberglass rod like this one.
(broken link removed to http://www.northlineexpress.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=5RU-10624)

 

[LLigetfa]

The fiberglass rods will make it around the elbows. I have two 30 degree elbows to offset my chimney and my rods go around the bends.

 

[mlasko]

Awesome. Thanks folks!

 

[woodconvert]

Can you get access to both ends and use two people and pull the brush with a rope?

That's how I do it. Today, though, i've upgraded my high tech pull system from a rope to a 1/8" aircraft cable lanyard. Now I don't have to shut the stove down and let it cool off all the way to sweep. I figure i'll be able to do it with a coal bed. I'll find out for sure tonight.

 

[Brian VT]

3/4" PVC conduit is cheap ($2 for 10') and flexible. Just bring your brush and get the proper fittings for the buisiness end.

 

[mlasko]

The PVC sounds great! Have you tried this?

 

[Brian VT]

The PVC sounds great! Have you tried this?

Yup. Read about it here. Saved a bunch over buying "proper" rods. I think I spent @ $8 + brush.

 

[rfalk]

Brian VT,
I have an insert (Lopi Declaration).....so, do you think with PVC I could feed through the doors, bend 90 degrees and go straight up my flex pipe? I have 35' to clean.

 

[Brian VT]

I dunno, but for $2 go buy a 10' piece and try to stuff it up there.
If it doesn't work you could make a blow dart gun with it (after you wash it, of course).

 

[arcticcatmatt]

Find a way to flex one thru a masonary fireplace.