Your method is solid, Jake. Nice job. Be careful screwing and unscrewing the brush sections while the brush is in the chimney. It sucks when you drop it. Ask me how I know!
Quick ladder suggestion; might try a Little Giant or Werner Multifunction. You'd probably feel a little better with a taller ladder. They're heavier than fiberglass but store nice and compact. Congrats on the minimal creosote buildup.
Ha I used to LOVE watching the little giant infomercials as a kid for some reason. Just thought they were so cool. I hate ladders and refuse to invest in them and use them as often as possible. I think next year I won’t be so lazy and use my much taller orchard ladder in the shed.
I bought my Quadra fire in the 1980's from Preston's Trading Post in Preston CT. They can cut those fire bricks for you if you have your model number, there are some weird shapes at the back and narrow ones on the sides.
In general, it is good practice to check with your home insurance and local fire department if there are additional requirements that need to be met. I know My dad was required by his insurance company to have the chimney swept by a certified chimney sweeper and have documentation to prove it, just to be eligible for coverage of fire damage.
I would suggest in the spring to have the crowns on the chimneys redone and whatever missing mortar is pointed like new. Is the first chimney you cleaned at least two feet above that peak for a good draft?
Yep this trip up there actually solidified the plan to repoint the chimneys in the spring! They are getting a bit crusty! Unfortunately it’s about even with the peak which I know isn’t ideal, I get solid draft (when the clean out door is closed) so I haven’t been too concerned with it.
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Your method is solid, Jake. Nice job. Be careful screwing and unscrewing the brush sections while the brush is in the chimney. It sucks when you drop it. Ask me how I know!
Great video!!! Shows how to keep stove and chimney clean for optimum heat!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe
I found that using a small one sided straight razor shaves off most of the glass very easily then used easy off foam oven cleaner works great!
Good "how I do it" video 👍 Glad you found the problem and it was an easy fix 😊 Good content.
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Quick ladder suggestion; might try a Little Giant or Werner Multifunction. You'd probably feel a little better with a taller ladder. They're heavier than fiberglass but store nice and compact. Congrats on the minimal creosote buildup.
I use the Little Giant as well. Definitely feel much more secure climbing and descending that ladder👍
Ha I used to LOVE watching the little giant infomercials as a kid for some reason. Just thought they were so cool. I hate ladders and refuse to invest in them and use them as often as possible. I think next year I won’t be so lazy and use my much taller orchard ladder in the shed.
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Jake I have the same exact stove, except mine has room for one load of wood storage underneath it
I bought my Quadra fire in the 1980's from Preston's Trading Post in Preston CT. They can cut those fire bricks for you if you have your model number, there are some weird shapes at the back and narrow ones on the sides.
Thanks for this info! There sure are some strange sized pieces… largely in part to why I haven’t bothered fixing them 😂
@DudeRanchDIY Give Preston Trading Post a call if they still can cut the stones you need, I'm sure they'll ship to you.
Thats one thing about an out side stove no chimney cleaning no dust in the house and a piece of mind on chimney fires.
Things are happening on that front…
In general, it is good practice to check with your home insurance and local fire department if there are additional requirements that need to be met. I know My dad was required by his insurance company to have the chimney swept by a certified chimney sweeper and have documentation to prove it, just to be eligible for coverage of fire damage.
Yep, that’s why I’ve had a chimney sweep out twice in the 5 years of ownership for inspection of my handy work 😂
I would suggest in the spring to have the crowns on the chimneys redone and whatever missing mortar is pointed like new. Is the first chimney you cleaned at least two feet above that peak for a good draft?
Yep this trip up there actually solidified the plan to repoint the chimneys in the spring! They are getting a bit crusty! Unfortunately it’s about even with the peak which I know isn’t ideal, I get solid draft (when the clean out door is closed) so I haven’t been too concerned with it.
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