Flu is clear, but not the cap. Pipe is not to code...longer than 10/3/2 code by 5'. House built 1980. Reaching the cap is part of the problem. Top of cap is 24' up and I am not sure pipe would support a ladder secured at the bottom. I assume this is a doublewalled pipe bc internally = 8". Outside appears to be 12" or so. Smoke backs into house. I thought is was clear, but am wrong.
My wife will not allow me to climb on the roof- and I am not willing to pay the price to do it (yet). I have - and use this flu cleaning kit, but it will not extend 90 degrees to clean cap. Also have level 3 creasote. Creasote will be dealt with after the cap problem is resolved.
BYI solutions I thought of:
1. Buy 6" brush below. It should flop around and clean the cap + extend into the cap.
2. Reduce pipe length. Remove one section. Clean and replace cap and reassemble.
But, how do the pipes connect. 1/4 turn counter?
I would sneak onto the roof while wife is gone and ask forgiveness later.
Suggestions?
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My wife will not allow me to climb on the roof- and I am not willing to pay the price to do it (yet). I have - and use this flu cleaning kit, but it will not extend 90 degrees to clean cap. Also have level 3 creasote. Creasote will be dealt with after the cap problem is resolved.
BYI solutions I thought of:
1. Buy 6" brush below. It should flop around and clean the cap + extend into the cap.
2. Reduce pipe length. Remove one section. Clean and replace cap and reassemble.
But, how do the pipes connect. 1/4 turn counter?
I would sneak onto the roof while wife is gone and ask forgiveness later.
Suggestions?
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