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Had to choose between a standard brush and a poly brush for a tight flue in an old Boston brownstone
The flue was only 8x8 inches and had some serious creosote buildup. I went with the poly brush because it's more flexible, and it actually worked great without getting stuck. Anyone else have a go-to tool for those really narrow, old chimneys?
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blairtaylor1mo ago
You said "poly brush," but I think you mean a polypropylene brush. Those are the flexible plastic ones. Good choice for that tight spot.
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torres.mary1mo ago
Oh right, the full name. I read somewhere that the polypropylene ones hold their shape better than nylon when it gets hot. Makes sense for not melting next to a motor. That little bend is the whole point, gets into corners nothing else can touch.
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lunawilliams28d ago
Yeah that bend is everything. I used one to clean out the gunk behind my fridge coils and it was a game changer.
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