Cleaning Econoburn 200 flue tubes.

[Case1030]

This is after 3 cords of wood on my Polar G2Plus, all light brown fly ash. (Attached Picture)

Before even using, decided to take out a turbulator... I was curious about the design compared to other brands I looked at.

This is a very effective turbulator having an advantage over twisted flat iron.

New it ran 250-260f internal temp. Now after going on 8 cords (around 1.5 heating seasons) it got upto 275-290f. Very impressed. Flue temps have been consistent and seem to be consistent now that everything has been used for a while.

 

[salecker]

Just did a clean...
Made a new tool and total cleaning time was just under 2 hours including a smoke break after 3 tubes.
Making the tool took about 15 minutes
Not going to waste time with used tools anymore, once they lose the side pressure they stop cutting the buildup as good. Faster just to make a new tool. Have spent over 1/2 hour cleaning one tube with an old tool.
Back plate with the flue opening still has never been removed, for those who think cleaning an Econoburn is an involved chore