How To Clean Chimney Wood Stove Pipes,

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  • @edog1955
    @edog1955 8 місяців тому +8

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video! As a former chimney sweep, I have a couple tips and an observation
    1. By the look of the creosote in your stove pipe, I would wager to say that you had a chimney fire not long before you cleaned it. That means cleaning was overdue! I have to clean my current woodstove system twice during the burn season. Any more than 1/4 inch of creosote buildup means it’s time to clean it.
    2. It’s super important to clean the area between the damper and the stove throughly with a brush. Tapping the pipe is not sufficient to remove the creosote from that area, and that’s where at chimney fire is going to start. Leaving creosote in that area is going to facilitate the deposit of *more* creosote, and disrupt the laminator flow up the stovepipe (which then leads to even more deposits) .
    3. Many wood stoves have a layer of brick with an insulating layer of high temp fiberglass, or a shelf above the firebox. It is important to clean that area as well.

  • @redsquirrelftw
    @redsquirrelftw 10 місяців тому +4

    That bomb shell you dropped near the end, even as an adult, I was not prepared for that!

  • @dale_ch
    @dale_ch 2 роки тому +11

    7+ years experience = far more sensible advice than 'so called' experts that just read books and theorise about the subject - I'll take your experience and advice over them anytime!👍👍
    Your house location is AMAZING, you are very lucky to live in such a beautiful place ❤

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  2 роки тому +1

      thanks Dale, I really appreciate it!

  • @jeannieadkins4960
    @jeannieadkins4960 Рік тому +3

    Your video is great and your view is fantastic... From the roof, that is.

  • @mrc4912
    @mrc4912 10 місяців тому +4

    Damn good tutorial, especially the part about the ladder...

  • @Skiplandon4977
    @Skiplandon4977 10 місяців тому +2

    A mirror can come in handy to look up the pipe, used one for many years.

  • @dcranch4820
    @dcranch4820 Рік тому +5

    Good common sense video! Going to order a brush so wanted to see what others use. Thank you!!!

  • @nukey555
    @nukey555 Місяць тому

    Good advice for the ladder, I used to always put the top of the ladder just couple of inches above the roof but it really would be safer the way you're doing it, thanks!

  • @calebcooper2645
    @calebcooper2645 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful place sir. Thanks for the video.

  • @blastfromthepastism
    @blastfromthepastism 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for taking the time to make and share this video. It was great 👍 😊

  • @jpdunamislodge
    @jpdunamislodge Рік тому +3

    Looks like you have some very good, dry, and cured firewood. We are dealing with running a bunch of spruce through our stoves in our neck of the woods. We’re cleaning our stove pipes every 3 to 4 weeks.

  • @brazilian-lady9175
    @brazilian-lady9175 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. Thank you for share.
    I am sharing.

  • @brainspiller666
    @brainspiller666 3 роки тому +11

    Do they advise using a steel brush in steel chimney pipes where you live? Just asking because here in the Netherlands they advise to use nylon brushes in steel wall pipes because the iron brushes scratch up the inside of the steel pipes and that makes for more creosote buildup, because it sticks more to the scratched pipes. I am curious how they do it in other countries.

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  3 роки тому +2

      I have never heard that before, but it makes sense. I will have to look into that. The nylon I would assume would be more forgiving and allow the creosote to stay in there, where the steel is abrasive and non-forgiving. Just my thoughts. Great question

    • @brainspiller666
      @brainspiller666 3 роки тому

      @@davel8n indeed the nylon would not get rid of all the heavy creosote but from my own experience i found that it gets the most of it out of the chimney. I must admit that in my chimney the creosote buildup is almost none, just loose soot that can easily be removed. I think that i don’t get that much creosote because my stainless steel liner is inside a brick chimney which makes for good heat buildup. Maybe in other type of chimneys it is possible to first use a product that reacts with the creosote and makes it easier to remove.

    • @DK-mf8il
      @DK-mf8il Рік тому +2

      Rutland is a popular company that make all types of fireplace and stove accessories. They do suggest using a poly brush on metal and wire brush on masonry, but i Dont think its the end of the world to use either on both. Better than bot cleaning the chimney right.

  • @davidfragale5605
    @davidfragale5605 Рік тому +2

    LOL... what's the Tooth Fairy have to do with cleaning out your stove chimney? too funny. But because of that. You deserve a laughter face. Keep warm KeepSafe good job

  • @jimpalmer4916
    @jimpalmer4916 Рік тому +3

    Them there dried out pine cones makes the best damn fire starters agoin! Cleaning the stacks easy as Cleaning my double barrel.

  • @happycamper2976
    @happycamper2976 2 роки тому +2

    loks like you did a very good job sweeping the chiney

  • @williampenn9866
    @williampenn9866 5 років тому +7

    Thanks for this video, I have been needing to do this at my mom's house

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  5 років тому +2

      Gotta keep Momma happy!

  • @bigtom3422
    @bigtom3422 5 років тому +10

    I missed the top wrung last year and took the most painful trip down, Still having problems,, Placing that wrung level with the roof is a great idea

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  5 років тому +5

      thanks, I forgot to mention, simply adjust ladder pitch/angle to get rung in position. Hate to hear about your fall

    • @MaxPower-nq8hp
      @MaxPower-nq8hp 3 роки тому +4

      I know this is a year late, but tie your ladders guys... if its your ladder and your house, you probably put up the same way in the same place all the time. There was a convenient pipe there for this house. Leave the pre-cut rope or chain on the ladder so it's always ready. First thing, tie it, last thing, untie it every time.

  • @inhocsigno9151
    @inhocsigno9151 Рік тому +1

    Three times a season, thanks. Have you tried Rutland wood stove creosote remover? Curious if you seen any improvement after use. I;m surprised how dry and flaky the creosote is.

  • @ghwk-phd2784
    @ghwk-phd2784 Рік тому +3

    A real quick easy way to clean a pipe - Do that tapping trick when your stove is fired up and ragging hot

  • @workwithkevin
    @workwithkevin 9 місяців тому

    Nice video. Question. What brand, year, part number is you woodstove? I bought exact one second hand with no instructions and would like to know how more. Thank you.

  • @patterdalezipsuzilil
    @patterdalezipsuzilil Рік тому +1

    I use a rotary power and do it from inside stove my roof is 3 storys

  • @katrynreel-myers3993
    @katrynreel-myers3993 10 місяців тому

    My pipe inside the house bends and goes out the wall to meet the chimney, do i need to take apart those pipes and clean? Seems like stuff would accumulate in the elbow

  • @phoenixrivenus9270
    @phoenixrivenus9270 Місяць тому

    I clean it once a year. I used to dip my johnson in my exes, and now sometimes some random strange, on top of my Quadra-Fire 3100 series. Never had a problem.

  • @chad4474
    @chad4474 8 днів тому

    Thnx

  • @elainerussell924
    @elainerussell924 10 місяців тому +3

    My husband tells me he is going down to the hardware street corner to get his pipes cleaned

    • @svenland6892
      @svenland6892 10 місяців тому +1

      As a good, obedient wife, you should be cleaning your husbands pipe 😊

  • @penrodautorepair3170
    @penrodautorepair3170 7 днів тому

    If you get the tool stuck in your pipe a 2x4 depending on the length of you flu you can get it out. I learned this the Hard way about 6 years ago had to get a 2x4x12
    Hope this helps anyone who gets the tool stuck like I did. Also attack a rope to the wood. Your welcome 😉

  • @Lookupyo
    @Lookupyo Місяць тому

    Bro the ending blew me away 😮

  • @KH6DAN
    @KH6DAN 4 роки тому +2

    You are doing better than nothing at all, no matter what the "experts" say.

  • @bobcole3852
    @bobcole3852 2 роки тому +4

    I think the dampers in the flue are not allowed anymore. Just sayin...
    Also, if you didn't have one you could brush all the way down.
    And, if you could remove the baffle and the catalytic unit all that creosote would just drop into the firebox. Make sense to you? I like your tips too. Roof safety critical!

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  2 роки тому

      the baffle and catalytic helps slow down burn time to save on firewood, and prevent heat loss through the pipe. I can actually come in on a cold day and touch the stove pipe to warm my hands. On conventional wood stove without baflle/catalytic the stove pipe gets way too hot, meaning free heat right out the roof. Thanks for watching and great comment!!

  • @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259
    @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 11 місяців тому

    How do you keep your ladder from crushing the edge of the shingles?

  • @lizandromiramontes661
    @lizandromiramontes661 2 роки тому

    you saved me a ton of money ol timer, thank you😀

  • @stevecochran9078
    @stevecochran9078 9 місяців тому

    For the little amount of creosote you had in the pipe and chimney, could load your stove up and run it at full throttle for about 30 minutes per week and it would keep it clear.

    • @TroutHunter16
      @TroutHunter16 9 місяців тому

      Not with all those dry leaves 2 feet from the stack

  • @hh-acres-ranch-rescue
    @hh-acres-ranch-rescue 2 роки тому

    Hi
    Great video
    I have a blaze king with a cat
    No damper on pipe like yours my damper is a handle on the side of the stove so my brush should come all the way down to my cat correct ?
    It's my first time ever cleaning a wood stove
    How often do I clean it with 24/7 use during 6 months of winter

  • @denisestarr2314
    @denisestarr2314 Рік тому +2

    I bang on my pipe every day or so ,
    You can hear the stuff fall . Build a hot fir to burn the Cristo off of my damper . I brush once a year or two .
    Tie your lader off , I slipped once , thinking the ladder would stop me .
    Pushed the lader away from.the house and to the ground I went .
    No joke , I got lucky .
    Tie off the ladder.

  • @rwarren4637
    @rwarren4637 Рік тому +2

    Is Ash wood a good Wood to burn in my Wood burning stove? I'm a new home owner.

    • @totaldr4ma4l1fe
      @totaldr4ma4l1fe Рік тому

      yes, it is , accutally very good .

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  Рік тому +1

      any wood with low moisture and low sap is good to burn. Never burn cedar or pine. To tell moisture look for cracks in the ends of firewood. If the wood is split, I can touch my lips to it and feel the moisture of the wood.

  • @dusty1498
    @dusty1498 10 місяців тому

    Some say Burning an aluminum Can in your stove regularly releases Aluminum oxide into the pipe that bonds to the creosote and Helps stop build up. Does anyone Have Experience with this method ? Thanks

  • @BillyJoeBob-tv6co
    @BillyJoeBob-tv6co 7 місяців тому +1

    Proper ladder angle: lean it against the house, stand with feet touching the ladder's 'feet' and if the palm of your hand reaches the rung in front of you then it's good. The ladder you are using is too up and down and appears in danger of tipping backwards...

  • @LeBlancfirewood
    @LeBlancfirewood Рік тому

    Nylon brush is a must on metal stove pipe

  • @johnbutler5208
    @johnbutler5208 2 роки тому +1

    You did a great job

  • @RandomStuff-zt6qf
    @RandomStuff-zt6qf Рік тому +1

    My pipes inside seem to be too tightly together to loosen like you did... any suggestions?

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  Рік тому +3

      take 2 leather belts, one around each section of the stove pipe. Turn one clockwise the other counter clockwise. Be careful not to crush the pipes in the process. Tap lightly on the pipes before doing so, it may loosen any buildup that might be preventing the pipes from moving

    • @RandomStuff-zt6qf
      @RandomStuff-zt6qf Рік тому

      thanks for the advice!@@davel8n

  • @MrJorgvankleef
    @MrJorgvankleef 2 роки тому

    Great video 👍🏻 greetings from overseas! France 😀

  • @jeanne8507
    @jeanne8507 5 років тому +5

    Good information, my friend. I have a question. Do you use plain old pine cones, or do you buy the ones with the waxy coating? Thanks, Dave. Take care.

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  5 років тому +2

      just regular pine cones. You can also take cotton ball and soak it in vasoline, I prefer pine cones the best, especially the spread out ones, not the closed ones

    • @jeanne8507
      @jeanne8507 5 років тому

      Good to know. Thanks!

    • @Sup1719
      @Sup1719 Рік тому +1

      Dryer lint is also awesome to start fires.

    • @JessAndyStudios
      @JessAndyStudios Рік тому +4

      I keep a small torch near my stove. Lights up the fire real quick! Lol.

  • @drumwrightd
    @drumwrightd 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent video. But I have one question, I occasionally heat my little house with wood, but it's not my primary form of Heat. I just use the fireplace mainly for ambience, and I probably need to clean out my chimney, so thanks for the video. But to my question, I see from your video that you store some of your wood INSIDE your house. When I do that, I notice that I bring in a lot of insects; spiders, ants, and even roaches. Do you have that problem? And if you do, do you do anything to alleviate the problem?

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  3 роки тому +5

      Great question. First, I am sure you are mainly concerned about the roaches. These are in most cases what is known as a wood roach. They are equally embarrassing if you have them in your house and a guest sees them. But generally they are harmless, no desire to get into your foods, and they kill much easier than regular roach. I keep 3-4 weeks inside at all times. The dryer the wood the easier it burns. Also, if I get the flu, last thing I wanna do is go chop wood, and bring it in. If there is any advice you take from me, the 3-4 weeks supply is key. Always pull from what has been in the dry the longest

    • @roseludvik1743
      @roseludvik1743 3 роки тому

      Nice my pipe is curved at top ,and it outside beside the house ,it’s a buck wood burning stove,what do you suggest

    • @ravenfeather7087
      @ravenfeather7087 2 роки тому +3

      Me and my kids like all those insects that come in with the wood. My little ones chase those critters around having all kinds of fun. And when they ketch one they pop it in their mouths and smack their lips with delight.

    • @JessAndyStudios
      @JessAndyStudios Рік тому +1

      @@ravenfeather7087 wow. Your kid are awesome!

  • @veronicapajares1657
    @veronicapajares1657 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!!!! I feel confident as I clean 👍🏽👍🏽🙈🙈

  • @low-keyforce7204
    @low-keyforce7204 3 роки тому +3

    Great video, just a question, do you dry your pinecones?, if so, how much time ?

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  3 роки тому +3

      I only use cones that are spread open. The ones that are closed tight will not light. Few days in the house, they dry out quick

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      @coreystefan2518 3 роки тому

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  • @squirrelcovers6340
    @squirrelcovers6340 Рік тому +2

    Wow that's alot of build up if you clean 3x a winter. That's not normal even if you burn pine.

  • @peskybobcat
    @peskybobcat 8 місяців тому

    The faster you get your stove to operating temperature for secondary burn and keep it that way the less you will have to clean your chimney

  • @tinman1955
    @tinman1955 9 місяців тому

    Ever clean the catalyst?

  • @tonylarge5298
    @tonylarge5298 2 роки тому

    thanks for some good tips.

  • @DMSJagXK
    @DMSJagXK Рік тому +5

    Don’t forget that in the UK, for insurance, flues should be cleaned annually by a professional who gives you the required certificate for insurance purposes after the job has been done.

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  11 місяців тому

      I didn't know that, very interesting. Thanks for sharing

    • @LarryVarner-zq5zd
      @LarryVarner-zq5zd 10 місяців тому

      This ain't the U.K.

    • @DMSJagXK
      @DMSJagXK 10 місяців тому +1

      @@LarryVarner-zq5zd You may be so egocentric that you think You Tube is only seen by people in your country. My comment even pointed out that it applied to the UK so what is your problem?

    • @LarryVarner-zq5zd
      @LarryVarner-zq5zd 10 місяців тому

      @@DMSJagXK You Live In The U.K.

    • @DMSJagXK
      @DMSJagXK 10 місяців тому +1

      @@LarryVarner-zq5zd Your problem is that I live in the U.K.? Where do you come from? I don’t know of any country that writes sentences where each word begins with a capital letter! My comment was aimed at people that live in the U.K. in order to remind them that if their house burns down due to a chimney fire, then their insurance company will not pay their claim if they don’t have the required certificate. Insurance companies are very good at wriggling out of paying out for claims. Do you work for an insurance company? I suspect that you are still at school judging from your stupid comments.

  • @RobLowdown0
    @RobLowdown0 3 роки тому

    Where did the $5 come from for my tooth then? Thanks for the video!

  • @jimt7851
    @jimt7851 Рік тому

    Thank you Sir!

  • @missmelisa27
    @missmelisa27 Рік тому +3

    “If you fall and die…. Please don’t let your family members sue me”
    Died laughing!
    Funeral services next Tuesday.
    Family suing….
    😂😂😂😂😂

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  Рік тому

      may we all rest in peace or in pieces

  • @GWAYGWAY1
    @GWAYGWAY1 3 роки тому +5

    That is what happens when you burn soft pine against dry hardwood, Your cleaning is fine, any cleaning done in time is good. We depend on our woodburner to heat the house but now the UK government is trying to make it illegal to burn wood stoves , because it is not 'green' .

    • @misterj9030
      @misterj9030 3 роки тому +2

      They’re not making wood burning stoves illegal. They’re making it so you can only burn well seasoned kiln dried wood or smokeless fuel. I’m a chimney sweep been having to explain this to a lot of my customers. Hope it helps.👍

    • @GWAYGWAY1
      @GWAYGWAY1 3 роки тому

      Not yet but as they want GAS gone away then wood will certainly go too in the near future. I cut my own wood from my woodland and have loads of dead ash to cut down , it is my only heating that is affordable.

    • @summergirlnyc
      @summergirlnyc 3 роки тому

      @@misterj9030 Hello, what is a smokeless fuel?

  • @donnaburch1586
    @donnaburch1586 3 роки тому +1

    How often do you clean your chimney pipe out

  • @evachin7871
    @evachin7871 2 роки тому

    Great help. 👍

  • @desperadopharaoh2361
    @desperadopharaoh2361 Рік тому +1

    Wow that easy and the guy who installed my stove is charging $190 to clean mines 😆🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @junit483
    @junit483 4 роки тому

    I was thinking of removing my triple wall pipe in the spring and pressure washing it. It's stainless steel. My stove pipe is collapsible but I think it's mild steel.. just going to take it outside to clean

  • @andolalayan2511
    @andolalayan2511 Рік тому

    🤣 the ending!

  • @patcornwell9298
    @patcornwell9298 3 роки тому +1

    Boy what a mess, buy a stove with a removable baffle. All that crap will full down into the stove . I burn 24/7 in cold WVa ,clean my chimney flue the first of each month same time clean the door glass ! You don’t want that kind of build up ,you don’t want a chimney fire it can burn your house down .stay safe,stay warm

  • @patterdalezipsuzilil
    @patterdalezipsuzilil Рік тому

    And the cap is stainless use a mapp gas torch burn it off

  • @Beinhartwie1chopper
    @Beinhartwie1chopper Рік тому

    Dude! Did I end up Louisiana?

  • @montdewallydehonk.395
    @montdewallydehonk.395 2 роки тому +1

    Love this accent is it Florida? Mississippi?

  • @urbanwarchief
    @urbanwarchief 2 роки тому

    Love your accent

  • @rhinomite5203
    @rhinomite5203 11 місяців тому

    What do you mean the tooth fairy isn’t real????? 🥺🥺🥺

  • @ObiWanGinobiliTopFan
    @ObiWanGinobiliTopFan 4 роки тому +3

    Hey the tooth fairy IS real! Er wait.. nevermind, that's just a role-play game the missus makes me play with her on Friday nights... 😲🤐

  • @squirrelcovers6340
    @squirrelcovers6340 2 роки тому +1

    How in the world is that not leaking at the roof? There's a big gap.

  • @terryslipp3148
    @terryslipp3148 10 місяців тому

    I can’t imagine any reason someone would put a damper in the pipe. No wonder you have creosote problems. I haven’t cleaned my chimney in nearly 40 years because there’s never anything in it to clean. I do have a bit of buildup on the cap that I clean every few years.

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  9 місяців тому

      here is reason for the damper. If I put a log in there it will burn for about 4 hours. If I take same size log and close damper the log will burn slower about 7 hours. When I wake up, I still have red coals. If I do not use damper I have to get up 2 times in the night to load the fire.

    • @terryslipp3148
      @terryslipp3148 9 місяців тому

      @@davel8n Both my wood burning appliances (zero clearance fireplace and forced air furnace) are airtight with combustion air pulled from the exterior of the house so the air is controlled on the intake side. Both had instructions to not install any damper in the exhaust. Maybe a pipe damper would make sense for older non airtight applications. I think many insurance companies are no longer willing to insure a dwelling with a wood stove that has a damper in the pipe.

  • @erichimes3062
    @erichimes3062 Рік тому

    Gowd-dummit, I’d piss on the flue if I thought I’d do it any good! Thanks for the reminder that it’s time to do this!✅

  • @tomrunning357
    @tomrunning357 2 роки тому +7

    I burn nothing but oak and have never seen buildup like this. Your damper might contribute to this massive buildup.

    • @Lonesoul9791
      @Lonesoul9791 Рік тому +1

      Its the pinecones.

    • @squirrelcovers6340
      @squirrelcovers6340 Рік тому +1

      @@Lonesoul9791 No, I use pine cones to light and have nowhere near that buildup and I only clean once per season.

    • @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259
      @thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 11 місяців тому +1

      Not sure how you avoid creosote entirely except maybe keeping high chimney temperatures. The condition of your firewood is most likely the difference.

  • @clayreynolds5502
    @clayreynolds5502 9 місяців тому

    A dog chain works too clean that stove pipe

  • @radekw708
    @radekw708 Рік тому +1

    you could just remove the damper before cleaning from the top to get it all

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 Рік тому

    How do we know they are wrong and we are right ??? Only the shadow knows for sure.

  • @mommaoinnh2674
    @mommaoinnh2674 10 місяців тому

    That top piece should be screwed on. A hammer or a strong wind should not move it.

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  9 місяців тому +1

      been on there 20 years without any screws or issues

  • @jeannieadkins4960
    @jeannieadkins4960 Рік тому

    When I put that bottle brush wire down my stovepipe it feels as though I will pull the whole thing apart because of how tight the fit is. So I don't use it. Instead I hang a long chain down there and swirl it around. Well that doesn't work so well so I live with a stupid woodstove that won't even keep a fire going!!!!

    • @cyndib3587
      @cyndib3587 9 місяців тому

      I have a very small woodstove that has only a 3" pipe diameter. I have a broom handle with a toilet bowl brush gorilla glued then gorilla taped on the end! Works great from my situation!

  • @CaptainRScott
    @CaptainRScott 4 роки тому

    WTH, The tooth ferry isn't real?

  • @davidfragale5605
    @davidfragale5605 Рік тому

    😂

  • @rodneydoucette3500
    @rodneydoucette3500 8 місяців тому

    You shouldn't be using a metal brush on a metal liner !!! Should be using a plastic brush ... metal on metal is never a good idea !!

    • @davel8n
      @davel8n  8 місяців тому

      been doing it this way for about 25 years now, when is it supposed to go bad? What will happen?

  • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
    @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog 3 роки тому +2

    You are doing it wrong lol

  • @jesseferguson9464
    @jesseferguson9464 2 роки тому

    Stupid to throw in the tooth ferry deal