Chimney Cleaning

[Henz]

ok, jsut got back from my local Ace hardware store, bought 16' of fiberglass/flexiable rod and a 6" steele round end brush the ydidnt have any 6" Poly brushes. I Have SS pre-fab chimney, can I still use the steel brush?? I hope so! This is my second year burning wood, and it will be my first time cleaning the chimney!

 

[crazy_dan]

The supervent from lowes says no only poly, so it may void your warranty

 

[swestall]

OH Well, back to the store to swap the brush..

 

[Henz]

I jsut got off the phone with a professional installer. He stated that he prefers to use the vinyl brush for oil burners and steel brush for all woodstoves. Said usign a steel brush in a SS chimney is totally acceptable and preferable

 

[swestall]

What does the warrantee say? I can see how the wire would scratch it down faster...

 

[Henz]

mine doesnt say anything., thats why I have been having a problem deciding. The only thing it says is that you shouldnt get a brush of larger dia than the flue is..ie, I ahve 6" chimney pipe so dont get 7" brush etc

 

[Wolves-Lower]

I would go with the steel.
Could a poly brush even come close to cleaning out the creosote build-up?
I use steel brush on my chimney.

 

[swestall]

So, is it safe or maybe safe?

Based on these thoghts, I think I'll get the nylon one.

I've yet to clean the 6 inch round as I was operating on the 8X12 before.

It should be interesting to see how much you get out of it when you do clean...

 

[Henz]

will be interesting. I can unscrew the bottom cap and look up, doesnt look all that bad.

 

[Hogwildz]

Either is fine. My "steel" brush says right on the box, for clay or s.s. liners.
Don't we have this debate like once every other month?