Rutland Chimney Sweep Extension Rods

[Jay106n]

I plan on buying two packs of Rutland Chimney Sweep Extension 3ft rods, but they are at least $30.00 per pack (18 ft per pack). My question is how flexible are the rods? I have a high salt box type roof that I have no intentions of climbing therefor I would like to sweep from the clean out box in the basement where my stove is. Will the rods make the 45 degree turn up the flu?

 

[Beer Belly]

If it's the same as the ones I use (likely is), I don't see it making a 45* turn.....never tried though.

 

[Jay106n]

Hmm ok.The product description says they will bend approximately 45 degrees.

 

[KD0AXS]

Are they fiberglass rods? I had the same concern but it turns out that the fiberglass rods go right through the bends in my chimney with no problem.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/index.php?threads/130583/

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[Jay106n]

Yes, I am looking at the fiberglass rods. And thanks. HD site keeps saying they have them in stock, but every time I go, they don't have any. They have the best deal at $30 per pack. Everywhere else online wants around $50.00 each. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rutland-18-ft-Chimney-Brush-Extension-Rod-Kit-KRK-18/202218164

 

[KD0AXS]

These are what I have, but I don't think you have Menards stores in your area.
https://www.menards.com/main/heatin...439439350-c-6845.htm?tid=-5749643135855129992


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[Jay106n]

HD had a few packages in stock, so I got 2 packs of the Rutland rods and a 8x12 brush, for about 90 bucks total. I gave the chimney sweep a go from the clean out box in the basement. The fiberglass rod on the 2nd attachment splintered and snapped in 2 almost immediately. My wife wont let me clean the chimney from the top down due to the high/steep roof and she doesn't want me dead quite yet, so I guess it is time to call a pro sweep. It is not a total loss though, because I still have an open fireplace on the 1st floor, which I should be able to sweep on my own from the bottom.