I’m planning on sweeping my own fireplace chimney this year, my clay flue measures 7”x6.75”. Traditional wood burning fireplace, mainly for entertainment so I’m not burning steady. Had the chimney swept and inspected a few years back and haven’t burned much so I’m planning to sweep it this year.
Will a 7” square brush do the job or will it be too tight to change directions? I’ve read you want it on the tighter side so I’m thinking a 7” square brush is better than a 6” square. A 7” circle brush would probably fit easier but not clean the corners so this doesn’t seem to be a worthy option.
For cleaning, I’m considering using a rope to pull the brush, fiberglass rods top down, or making some rods out of some extra PVC pipe I have.
I popped my head into my fire box and shelf area and it all looks accessible so I will be getting some other type of brush to scrub the walls clean.
Is a 7” square brush my best bet for a flue that’s 7”x6.75”? Is the rope method worthy or am I better off with fiberglass rods, or homemade PVC tubes?
Will a 7” square brush do the job or will it be too tight to change directions? I’ve read you want it on the tighter side so I’m thinking a 7” square brush is better than a 6” square. A 7” circle brush would probably fit easier but not clean the corners so this doesn’t seem to be a worthy option.
For cleaning, I’m considering using a rope to pull the brush, fiberglass rods top down, or making some rods out of some extra PVC pipe I have.
I popped my head into my fire box and shelf area and it all looks accessible so I will be getting some other type of brush to scrub the walls clean.
Is a 7” square brush my best bet for a flue that’s 7”x6.75”? Is the rope method worthy or am I better off with fiberglass rods, or homemade PVC tubes?
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