this past weekend i did my first DIY chimney sweep for my enviro venice 1700 insert. i got a half gallon worth of creosote out, so i think i am doing pretty good since last years sweeping(i hired out)
i am wondering how much friction the brush needs to have on the flexible liners to get all the creosote out, or to a safe level...
also what uses are there for the creosote once it is stored/saved?
all in all idk why i was so afraid of cleaning my own chimney as it was very simple and easy once i got over my fear of being up on the chimney. i used a rope and a 15$ brush, so it certainly saves me quite a bit of money doing it myself. I have a straight shot with my liner, so that also makes it easier. I had my wife attach the brush as i dropped the rope from the top down. then pulled the brush to the top....
i am wondering how much friction the brush needs to have on the flexible liners to get all the creosote out, or to a safe level...
also what uses are there for the creosote once it is stored/saved?
all in all idk why i was so afraid of cleaning my own chimney as it was very simple and easy once i got over my fear of being up on the chimney. i used a rope and a 15$ brush, so it certainly saves me quite a bit of money doing it myself. I have a straight shot with my liner, so that also makes it easier. I had my wife attach the brush as i dropped the rope from the top down. then pulled the brush to the top....