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Chimney sweep

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  • 12-09-2020 5:01pm
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    Phil.x
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    Evening all, does anyone sweep their own chimney, if so what type of equipment do you use.
    I've unused sewer rods which I could buy a brush for, I have an insert Stanley stove.
    The chimney is not lined and is the standard terracotta pot types, maybe 8 or 9 inch in diameter.


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    Stigura
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    Blackthorn bush is the traditional thing. But, yes, I've given mine a check out with Rods and a brush.

    Just be extremely aware of the possibility of anything hard and heavy getting dislodged and coming down on ye hands, or worse! Don't half hurt!


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    beertons
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    Just bought a chimney typhoon contraption myself. Flexible rods that attach to a drill. Can't wait to give it a go.


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    SouthWesterly
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    beertons wrote: »
    Just bought a chimney typhoon contraption myself. Flexible rods that attach to a drill. Can't wait to give it a go.

    Did you need an attachment for the drill?


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    beertons
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    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    Did you need an attachment for the drill?

    Damn it, I never checked.


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    beertons
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    Attachment is included, but missing from my box. Will get on to them now to replace.


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    Calahonda52
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    IIRC for insurance purposes, you need a certificate from a pro, registered, sweep

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    Lewis_Benson
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    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    IIRC for insurance purposes, you need a certificate from a pro, registered, sweep
    and I doubt it ever happens tbh.


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    Calahonda52
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    It happens when there is a claim for a chimney fire and the insurance wont pay for damage or the fire brigade

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    sully123
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    beertons wrote: »
    Attachment is included, but missing from my box. Will get on to them now to replace.

    How did you get on with your typhoon?
    Was it a stove or regular fire place you were accessing the chimney through?


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    beertons
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    sully123 wrote: »
    How did you get on with your typhoon?
    Was it a stove or regular fire place you were accessing the chimney through?

    Bits haven't arrived yet. Broke the grate when taking it out to replace side panels. Feck sake.


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    maestroamado
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    beertons wrote: »
    Attachment is included, but missing from my box. Will get on to them now to replace.

    Get a refund if there is a bit missing, it is an easy job 15 mins and the drill totally unsuitable in my view. It will also make more of a mess...


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    beertons
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    maestroamado wrote: »
    Get a refund if there is a bit missing, it is an easy job 15 mins and the drill totally unsuitable in my view. It will also make more of a mess...

    Yirra, I'm committed now. I'll at least give it one whirl before I decide if it was a good buy.


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    Phil.x
    Registered Users Posts: 1,723 ✭✭✭Phil.x


    I was in woodies tonight and had a 10inch brush in my hand but bottled it, because I think my chimney is an 8 inch and the pipe from the stove is about 5inch, so there would be major pushing and pulling and im thinking if I damaged something. Chimney sweepers are really booked up, some until 2021!


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    Rubberchikken
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    We've cleaned our chimney ourselves twice a year for years.
    Never a problem.

    Granted it's an old house, wide chimney, open fire but never an issue.


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    bobbyy gee
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    i do mine but climb on the roof.iput plastic on floor and tape plasistic over chimney the run the brush down a couple of times


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    beertons
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    sully123 wrote: »
    How did you get on with your typhoon?
    Was it a stove or regular fire place you were accessing the chimney through?

    Job done. Bits arrived yesterday. A bit of a learning curve, spent more time cleaning the room after than the chimney, but that won't happen again. I've a mulberry insert, if it means anything to you.


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    Bawnmore
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    I bought the brush part but haven't tried it yet. This thread has inspired me to give it a go at the weekend. Is there a best way to block the opening of the fire so the sitting room doesn't get destroyed?


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    the_pen_turner
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    Bawnmore wrote: »
    I bought the brush part but haven't tried it yet. This thread has inspired me to give it a go at the weekend. Is there a best way to block the opening of the fire so the sitting room doesn't get destroyed?

    The professional version of those uses a block of foam witha slot in it . The foam squashes in to seal the irregular opening


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    Phil.x
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    beertons wrote: »
    Job done. Bits arrived yesterday. A bit of a learning curve, spent more time cleaning the room after than the chimney, but that won't happen again. I've a mulberry insert, if it means anything to you.

    I've just bought one from Amazon for what looks like a good price.
    Any tips from what you learned from your first time.
    I removed the metal baffles in my Stanley cara insert this morning and there was a bit of sooth, but that's all I can do until they arrive. One thing I need to do is mask, disposable gloves and vacuum.


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    Bawnmore
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    Bawnmore wrote: »
    I bought the brush part but haven't tried it yet. This thread has inspired me to give it a go at the weekend. Is there a best way to block the opening of the fire so the sitting room doesn't get destroyed?

    Did this today - was grand. Couldn't find duct tape so had my wife hold a bing bag over the face of the fire which seems to be have done the job for the most part.


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    beertons
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    Phil.x wrote: »
    I've just bought one from Amazon for what looks like a good price.
    Any tips from what you learned from your first time.
    I removed the metal baffles in my Stanley cara insert this morning and there was a bit of sooth, but that's all I can do until they arrive. One thing I need to do is mask, disposable gloves and vacuum.

    Remove everything small. Cover everything big.


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    sully123
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    beertons wrote: »
    Job done. Bits arrived yesterday. A bit of a learning curve, spent more time cleaning the room after than the chimney, but that won't happen again. I've a mulberry insert, if it means anything to you.

    Got my Typhoon and did the 2 chimneys. Very happy with the buy.
    Was able to clean up tru the 90 degree angle out the back of the stove.


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