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    Wire brush on metal chimney -- how bad to use once more?

    We moved into a house with a woodstove three years ago. We've had a chimney sweep come twice, and I'd like to try taking that on myself this year. The chimney is metal (shown in photos), and I've read here that a wire brush isn't recommended for metal chimneys (and that a SootEater is). But I'm...
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    Cleaned up for the season

    I always forget how much work it is, but it's done now. Removed ashes from both stoves, swept both flues with the sooteater, dismantled and vacuumed cat combustion chambers, touched up some gasket cement and tightened door latches. I also like to put some cat litter in the ash tray to keep the...
  3. R

    Cleaning wood stove gloves

    We have expensive wood stove gloves that became so dirty after a year's use that all our clothing would turn black from the ash when using them. I just washed one glove to compare them. I used Dove soap with a scrubbing brush using hot water and what a difference. I let it air dry. Now on to...
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    Discolouration patch on glass

    Hello! I noticed a discoloured patch on the glass. It almost has rainbow tones to its edges. I’m not sure of the correct term for it. My questions are - will it just go away? - if not, how do I remove it (hoping it isn’t permanent)? - how do I prevent it again? For context, it only showed...
  5. ylomnstr

    Stiff vent brush

    I have about 18 feet of vertical venting I want to brush out. I got one of those flexible brushes but after I get a few feet down I can't push it down anymore. What do you guys suggest? Thanks
  6. R

    Ravelli Francesca-cleaning ash drawer

    Hi All, New to the forum. Just started up a new Ravelli Francesca pellet stove. It says clean ash drawer every 2 days. Do I have to shut the stove off and allow it to cool to do this? Is it safe to open the front glass door while it’s running? Thanks.
  7. J

    How to remove double wall chimney pipe

    Hi all, our stove pipe runs single wall downstairs, then switches to double wall in the bedroom. I believe the double wall section in the bedroom has a leak. I can see creosote stains on a joint. How do I remove the stove pipe sections so that I can take a look. Do I just pull the locking rings...
  8. VirginiaIron

    Why does my clean burning stove burn dirty

    I believe this is some helpful information for some of us who may have difficulty learning how to use a clean burning stove properly. This information has helped us. There was a learning curve with our new stove. We are getting consistent clean burns. I think a clean burning stove is only as...
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