Sooteater shortage

[BMcCarthy]

Hi all, Been trying to find the SootEater SLK-24 (white rods) but no luck anywhere. Called HY-C and they confirmed there's been a shortage, with their next shipment supposed to go out January 1. Rep asked where I was located (Massachusetts) and then said Associated Energy Systems would be getting one of the first shipments so I could check with them. However, when I checked their website it seems they don't operate or have any dealers in the northeast, and doesn't seem you can order direct.

Anyway, if someone has a source that would be greatly appreciated. If not, would I be just as fine going with the regular RCH 205-B (black rods)?

Envire Venice 1200 Insert
Stainless Steel Liner, approx 24', straight with only slight bend at bottom.

 

[stoveliker]

I bought from Rockford chimney supply.

Black should be fine,.in particular if you're going more or less straight up.

 

[jatoxico]

My local ACE had them when I bought mine. Granted several years ago.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I bought mine off Amazon, I think. Black rods, could make the 90 bend from 6" singlewall to 5.5" liner just fine. I broke 1 rod, but that was when I dropped the drill while sweeping. It wasn't the fault of the rod.

 

[PaulOinMA]

Bought mine at Rockford, too. Bought extra rods from them that they put in the box.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

I just went on Amazon.. lots of rods and kits available with free delivery..

 

[BMcCarthy]

I just went on Amazon.. lots of rods and kits available with free delivery..

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Thanks, but those are all knock offs - I was looking for the original. I did end up buying the black sooteater from Amazon so we'll see how it goes.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

Thanks, but those are all knock offs - I was looking for the original. I did end up buying the black sooteater from Amazon so we'll see how it goes.

I bought the off brand I believe.. Im not a professional sweep.. Im just doing my house.. in 10 years it will only get used like 20 times.. glad u git it

 

[NewGuy132]

Bought a set of the knockoff's this year. I've used them twice so far and haven't had any issues. Although I have a cleanout behind my stove so its pretty much a straight shot up.

 

[BillBurns]

Ebay has Soot Eaters.