just cleaned the chimney

[Anthony]

Been burning 24/7 for about 1.5 months. 2/3 cord so far. Got 2 shovels of fine black creosote how am I doing?

 

[Pallet Pete]

Thats not bad in my book but keep an eye on it ! Clean the chimney every month if you need to in order to be safe. You will get better with time and dryer wood. I get about that in a season because we burn very dry wood. The dryer the wood the cleaner your chimney will be in my experience.

Pete

 

[Pallet Pete]

I should also point out if you run your stove hot it will keep the flue much cleaner as well.

Pete

 

[pen]

I'd say do it again after the next 2/3 to 1 cord of wood (especially if this is an easy chimney to clean safely). Keep that consistent schedule for a while and you'll be able to better compare what you are getting from the chimney after cleaning versus any changes in your habits / wood supply.

As of right now, I'd say you are doing well. But having a bunch of similar cleanings to compare to will help you decide in the future when/if you want to extend your cleaning interval, and what to look for that may make you decide to clean things sooner / change your habits.

Well done.

pen

 

[Anthony]

Thanks for the replies. Last year the chimney sweeper said I was doing everything wrong so I credit these forums for setting me on the right path.

 

[Pat57]

If you still have that creosote, I would be happy to get it from you and compensate you for shipping and handling. Looking for creosote and my fireplace does not generate enough. Thanks

 

[BrotherBart]

What is with you and looking for creosote? What do you use the stuff for?

 

[webbie]

You can get it in bulk at the local telephone pole or rr tie plant......

Actually, the EPA made the stuff illegal for personal use.....but I think a mixture of tar and diesel is somewhat similar. Nothing you'd want to toke up on.

 

[Pat57]

Lol. No thanks, really wanted to experiment on weeds in my garden. Old recipes call for Wood soot, not some cobbled up chemical product.

 

[webbie]

Hmm, that's strange because charcoal is considered a great thing to build up soil.....

 

[pen]

Lol. No thanks, really wanted to experiment on weeds in my garden. Old recipes call for Wood soot, not some cobbled up chemical product.

If this is for keeping weeds down on food bearing plants, I'd want to reconsider. Creosote isn't exactly healthy for a person.

pen

 

[wkpoor]

Been burning 24/7 for about 1.5 months. 2/3 cord so far. Got 2 shovels of fine black creosote how am I doing?

People comment often on here about how much creosote they got from a sweeping. Without knowing the size and length of the chimney not sure what the relevance is.

 

[Anthony]

sorry didnt keep the soot.

as for the chimney size, 6" x 20'.

 

[Dix]

Been burning 24/7 for about 1.5 months. 2/3 cord so far. Got 2 shovels of fine black creosote how am I doing?

Don't mind them, Anthony *raises left eye brow*

Keep an eye on it , like others have said, but your doing okey doke.

Welcome to the forums, incase I missed you some where !