How to sweep wood burning stove flue. Chimney Typhoon review & demo. DIY clean & sweep chimney!

[@stevenm3141]

I know it's late, this is among the best demonstration videos I've ever seen! Very good 👍

[@chipbower361]

Was getting real tired of getting up a ladder, so I bought something like this. The instructions that came with it were bad. Your video is FANTASTIC!!!!! . It taught me everything I needed to know. Just cleaned my chimney and was amazed. Thank you again!!!!!!!

[@musiclightstv]

Ordered one of these yesterday, it arrived today. Chimney swept and everything cleaned within a few hrs. Thanks for the tips!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad it went well, good work!

[@woolval52]

Great tip for cleaning and lubing at the end. I just swept my chimney yesterday and I only wiped down the rods then packed it up. Time to go clean and lube those connections! Thanks.

[@effieinglish]

That was the best explanation for any process or product I have ever seen. Even someone who is not mechanically inclined could understand and have great success. you would be an amazing teacher, but I guess that's actually what you already are. Going to check if they ship to the U.S. because I need one.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback. I wouldn't call myself a teacher, just showing others how I do it! Link below to the product, thanks for watching 👍

[@Finglesham]

Brave wearing a white shirt to clean a chimney! I have to take my stove out to clean chimney so it is a major operation and all furniture is covered and the floors. But this system seems much , much better than my manual rods. Great.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

There's a link in the video description to the chimney typhoon. Give it a go, it's a great bit of kit. Best of luck and thanks for watching.

[@craigcmd]

Excellent video. I have a high chimney and had a bad chimney fire recently. Fire brigade said lots of suit stuck to the upper part of my flu even though id been getting a chimney sweep in yearly for 15+ years. Its obvious they weren't going all the way to the top so Im doing it myself from now on using this kit and video. 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Wow! If you want a job done properly, do it yourself! Best of luck with it.

[@grahamgallagher5983]

Claim on the sweeps insurance?

[@davidyeo5925]

Concise and clear demonstration which has prompted me to buy a kit. Frightening shot of you on a roof though. A little niggle for me was the use of the word ash rather than soot. This is solely my personal view as I consider the ash to be the residue left from the burning of wood and the soot is the build up within the flue. Just as an observation I believe that the most efficient way of burning wood is to have a layer of ash (not soot) as a fire bed about 50 mm thick rather than having a grill under the bed as normally found in a multi fuel stove to provide an updraught for burning solid fuel.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I can't disagree with any of that! I have links to the kit I used in the description below the video. Thanks for watching 👍

[@davidyeo5925]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Bought and arriving tomorrow

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

Ive had a set of these chimney brushes for a couple of years now and they are brilliant, highly recommend them😀

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Yes, mine worked very well. Thanks for watching.

[@paulthewitt]

Pouse! These little videos have helped me in the past... but I am a bit addicted to your loft conversation (doing similar myself). I need my fix! Please upload more of the loft!! ... I know you’ve made more progress and are just teasing us!! 😂🙄 Keep it up 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Hopefully next vid will be loft stuff. Just wanted a a break from the loft vids and mix it up a bit. Bear with me! Thanks for your support.

[@tonydeane7285]

Got one of these last week for a blocked liner and one of today's sweeps was the same, as a chimney sweep, I found this bit of kit excellent for the job, I haven't trimmed the brush and it works fine.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

For the money it's a great little tool. I've used mine a few times now, easy to use and very effective. Thanks for watching!

[@privateuploads-geo2625]

Nice demo. If I had that much creosote come out of my chimney flu after the first clean in a long time, I think I would run a second sweep, to see if there is still a lot more that needs to come off. The fact that allot comes out didn't mean there's not allot left. But nice review.

[@johnsoden2159]

Great piece of kit ~ easy to use and very effective. A spray of WD40 on each nipple both before use and as you are dismantling really helps

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Only problem I found with spraying WD40 on my nipples was I smelt of oil all day long! Thanks for watching.

[@gdfggggg]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE lol

[@paulmcglynn2405]

I bought an ash vacuum and had exactly the same problem,zero suction after about 30 seconds,had to clean the filer and wait for it to cool down.For the price I could've got a second hand Henry,thanks for the tip !

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem. I'd happily buy a new one as long as you use the correct bags. Thanks for watching.

[@Jay-ye1up]

Henry are amazing 😊

[@garethsharp4039]

They look great! So much better than screw together rods.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

They did work well, very pleased with them.

[@richardpearson58]

good old Henry. best hoover in the world.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Agreed!

[@daveloz1]

Thank you for this great video I'm going to buy this kit now based on your recommendation 👍

[@frankmccarthy312]

I’m amazed your tee shirt is as clean as when u started , doing a messy job 😀😀

[@trishflint1011]

Really good video. I'm going to watch the loft conversion now

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You might be a while!! Thanks for the feedback.

[@gerrym4377]

Good video and great timing as I’m about to do the exact same thing on my woodburner 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Good luck with it.

[@pammiller4210]

Lol practically minded . Made me giggle a bit 😄 over all this video gets an AAA + thank you 😊 this is an amazing learning video. Im confident We can do this thanks to you so much 💛.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Best of luck and thanks for the feedback. 👍

[@juleswolk690]

Good video. Been watching on how to clean my wood stove chimney. Your so far is the best

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback. Links to the Chimney Typhhon are in the description section below the video. Other vids of mine you may find useful - How to clean wood stove glass - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3LWeX-BZ91riZY How to clean and polish a natural slate hearth - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXu6golmYtSMibs

[@chrisfrancis7925]

Thanks 1st time I've watched your channel so pleased I found you this video made me feel much better about sweeping my chimney so thanks for that

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad I could help. Plenty more vids. Some you maybe interested in How to clean wood stove glass - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3LWeX-BZ91riZY How to clean and polish a natural slate hearth - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXu6golmYtSMibs Thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@TIM612826]

Very clear, well done. 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

If you're interested in the product there's a link below the video in the description section. Thanks for watching!

[@dale_ch]

Brilliant informative video on the subject - thank you 👍👍

[@stephendonaldson2306]

Brilliant video. Will definitely make me feel safer and also save a few quid🤙

[@ratchriat1716]

great peace off kit enjoyed the video.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for watching!

[@upton_ogood]

Very well explained and demo`d, very useful. Thanks. Subscribed.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Welcome!

[@archierickwood4660]

Many thanks, you helped me make my mind up as to what to buy

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

You won't be dissapointed.

[@paulhaywood5197]

No bull. Great video, very informative 😅

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@riazhekim2054]

Great video very nicely explained will be buying this kit thanks 🙏

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Enjoy!

[@1oldson]

great video. do you just burn wood or other fuels?

[@Commsfarage]

I use a 12v drill on the slower 2 setting it works perfectly

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@shanefoster7524]

Great video, looks easier than using a traditional set (drain rods) one question are the front bars in the correct way-looks like ash would fall through and forward

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

They are indeed in the right way. It's an Aga Ludlow stove. Thanks for watching 👍

[@peterdicko9440]

Really worth watching

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks Peter!

[@flipflop696]

Excellent clear vid again mate. Very concise and helpful. On another point: who installed the stove. I ask because of the clearance distance to combustibles are usually around 400mm and your wooden skirting boards look about 150mm. Just to be aware. Great vid!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I fitted the skirting after the stove was in place. Had the stove fitted by HETAS engineer. He wasn't too bothered by the combustibles rule, but to be honest it never gets hot by there, and I think it's a rule that most people don't follow, so I put them on. It's fine. Thanks for watching!

[@eddieclitheroe4827]

Sorry little confused at the instructions to cut brush to size,I have a 6" flue lining, you sugest to cut down to 9" if the original diamiter is 45 cm /18" are you suggesting cutting 9 " off the bush strands ? 4.5 in each side ? Thanks ...Eddie

[@charlieshooter]

I thought I was watching an episode of Innuendo Bingo then Pouse! Some cracking one-liners! 😂

[@bp8092]

Really?!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Not intentional!

[@eddiecotter7201]

nice video and everything well explained

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you liked it.

[@eddintheshed]

Great review and an excellent bit of kit. I've had mine a couple of years now and would recommend it to anybody that wants to tackle this job themselves. There's a video on my channel about using one of these.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for watching Ed 👍

[@yvonnesummers4568]

Where can I order one of these kits please.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Link is below the video in the description section.

[@anthonyonly3326]

Hello. What’s a best technique if your pipe is on a angle going into chimney. I’m a first time user and having some difficulty getting into the chimney without going on to the roof?

[@L-81]

Is this ok if I have 2 x 45 degree angle ?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Should be fine, they are very flexible, just take your time and turn the brush as you go. There's a link to the power sweep in the description section below the video if you need it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@PBazBarrett]

Great video mate, I have just purchased one of these. However I am going to use it on a flue from stove that is loose in chimney stack. (flue fitted to stove flue and to cowl on chimney). Is this suitable to sweep a loose fitted flue liner up chimney? Thanks for sharing.

[@jackluminus3426]

Excellent, personable video. Thanks for sharing. Cheers...

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thechimneyboys4990]

The Chimney Boys approve

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the approval!

[@robertbutwell4272]

Great video, I may get this kit now. Nice stove, 5kw multifuel I'm guessing. Re the HEPA filters for the henry vacuums do they stop plaster dust also?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

6.5kw multifuel stove, Aga Ludlow. The Henry bags are great, suck everything up! Links to all my tools in the description below the video. Hope that helps 👍

[@gerrym4377]

Only thing I would suggest as a 'hack' would be removing the locking button on the drill adapter - that will never go up the lum so would make adding/removing rods much quicker!

[@pipedreams57]

Yeah, so the rod can whip loose and poke your eye out or slap the family jewels, LOL.

[@gerrym4377]

pipedreams57 good point! My reply should have included the warning... hack not to be used by clumsy numpties 😂😂😂

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@125sm3]

Great stuff

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks!

[@matthewgrant2947]

Future reference, the slide switch on top changes the gearing to control the speed. Direction controlled by buttons above the trigger 👍

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Skybird_]

Mate, I love your videos, you have some serious technical skills. But get a better MICROPHONE! PLEASE!

[@J4MB0]

seriously. you need a mic

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

My camera has a built in mic. I need a new camera to do that and that means I have to spend money! Can I just shout instead?

[@TIM612826]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE It was clear, no need to spend £££ on other people's luxuries 😉

[@harryduffiedog]

Hey. Good Video. I want to extend the period of time in between sweeps - how long had you left it since you had alot of ash. Of course it depends how often you use the stove, plus what you're burning is a factor too. Any info ? Cheers

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Mine was about 2 years but I do it once a year now with this sweep system. Good quality wood also helps.

[@YellowScubadiver]

Great video sir!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thank you.

[@nataliebailey5442]

How often should you sweep your chimney? We had it installed 6 weeks ago but use it nearly every evening? Also can you burn conifer if well seasoned? Read different answers to this elsewhere,

[@keithedwards9953]

I'd suggest at least once a burning season. Twice if you're burning an unusually large amount.

[@nathanjp96]

Really random question here mate but do you know the colour name of the green your chimney breast is painted? Love the colour!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Not sure, but apple white by Dulux rings a bell, but it may be something else.

[@fostexfan160]

I have a multifuel stove with two 45 degree bends in the ICS......would this kit be ok with that?

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I reckon so. I've got a few harsh bends and it was great.

[@markkristinestanley7038]

I have a stove that has a manifold running across the center of the flue. I think I can fit the brush up along the side of the manifold and still use this product, but I was wondering if anyone else has Napoleon Stoves and could share their experience?

[@alansach8437]

Problem is that the chimney isn't usually where the buildup of creosote/ash is, it's the chimney CAP that clogs. Therefore, you still have to get out the ladder and climb up on the roof to remove and clean the cap. That takes care of ninety percent of the problem. While up there anyway, it's pretty simple to run a conventional brush down the chimney to take care of the other ten percent. I have yet to find a way to clean a chimney cap from below, or (the holy grail) a self cleaning chimney cap!

[@barryquinn5840]

Great video. Safety tip. Don’t use gloves to guide the rotating rods, they could get stuck, tangled and you could break your fingers. Use bare hands or run them through a short piece of pipe

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Great tip 👍

[@effieinglish]

That Vacuum Cleaner (£122) is $500 in the U.S. What is the reason for that?

[@kendohmassif1984]

They’re made in the UK so possibly import tax

[@gdfggggg]

Nice one pouse

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

No problem.

[@rockcrusher4636]

Would have been nice to see the result.

[@floreign]

All good except the use of creosote in the garden - best to avoid if you can.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

It has to go somewhere! Thanks for watching.

[@richardpearson58]

good video

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Thanks

[@johnsomerset1510]

So little soot came out, it looks as if it was hardly worth cleaning! I was hoping to see a real test using the rotary brush, with baked on lumps of tar blocking the chimney.

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

On your flu or mine? I clean it every year. If I let it block up it wouldn't be much use for it's intended purpose!

[@johnsomerset1510]

@@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE Thanks for that. I guess you could try a feather duster.

[@stovolbelinche3178]

to much time i use a chimmney brush its hard but its worth it it scraps the stage three creasote off in the flume and falls in the fireplace or the stove

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

It does indeed!

[@cozyrules6250]

I’d love to see his ten meter rod ooh la la

[@hannible1002]

OO Mrs!

[@Omar-xo7pm]

Great video but please get a better microphone!

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I have since! Thanks for the feedback.

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

Just scoop it out no need to hoover

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Less dust with the hoover. Thanks for watching.

[@stovolbelinche3178]

i ant going to like or dislike

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Fair enough.

[@aarontaylor1484]

Blimey Limey we can see yer craaack

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

Apologies!!

[@stovolbelinche3178]

that tear my fire place chimmy all to hell parden my englash or russian

[@POUSEaroundtheHOUSE]

I have a stainless flue so it's fine if you're careful.