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Sweeping New Lined Flue.

  • 20-06-2012 5:33pm
    #1
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,000 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    As above, got an insert stove installed last year. 5 inch flue liner. Time to get it swept.

    Have, for the last 10 years swept my own flues prior to new stove when I had open fires ie larger 7 inch I reckon. Have rods and brush.

    Just have to get a new 5 inch brush is that all?
    Brush as normal? Is there a need for a softer brush or anything for a lined flue? Anything I should look out for?

    Cheers.


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  • #2
    Stove Fan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,081 ✭✭✭Stove Fan


    Planet X wrote: »
    As above, got an insert stove installed last year. 5 inch flue liner. Time to get it swept.

    Have, for the last 10 years swept my own flues prior to new stove when I had open fires ie larger 7 inch I reckon. Have rods and brush.

    Just have to get a new 5 inch brush is that all?
    Brush as normal? Is there a need for a softer brush or anything for a lined flue? Anything I should look out for?

    Cheers.

    Yep a 5 inch nylon brush:) take one rod with you to make sure it fits. No metal just the plastic nylon. Brush as normal but just be gentle, if it snags pull down a bit and then push up again. I sweep my chimney liner twice. Sweep it once and then sweep again.
    Do not twist, just push and pull like a normal chimney. When you feel no resistance have a look outside to see if the brush is sticking out the chimney pot. If you have a cowel stop when there is resistance:)

    Stove Fan:)


  • #3
    Planet X
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,000 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Any hardware store?
    Woodies for eg.?

    Had a "feel" earlier on...... flue liner seems to be smooth on the inside. Ribbed on the outside from memory of seeing it. Correct? Smooth inside? Would make sense.


  • #4
    Stove Fan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,081 ✭✭✭Stove Fan


    Planet X wrote: »
    Any hardware store?
    Woodies for eg.?

    Had a "feel" earlier on...... flue liner seems to be smooth on the inside. Ribbed on the outside from memory of seeing it. Correct? Smooth inside? Would make sense.

    It really depends on the make of the liner but smooth inside sounds good:D

    On a liner I fitted it was slightly ribbed.

    I would try any of your nearest hardware/builders supply type places. I bought my set at a builders merchant.

    Stove Fan:)


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