What to make a ruff for cleaning the chimney. Homemade chimney brush

02.03.2017
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Pechnik (Moscow)

In order to clean the chimney, there is no need to buy all the necessary tools in specialized stores. In this article, we will talk about how to make a chimney brush with your own hands.

Main materials of manufacture and characteristics

If you have a stove or a fireplace in your house that functions through a chimney, then this unit, of course, periodically needs high-quality cleaning. A do-it-yourself chimney brush will allow you to make this process simple, and the result is guaranteed to be positive.

The main design of this device is represented by a large flexible cable on one side of which there is a load, and on the other a special brush.

Important: cleaning can be done from either side. Depending on the shape, type and size of the pipe (from the roof, from the side of the house or through special holes).

• The base is made of wire, or a metal cable. It is important that this part is as flexible, durable and not brittle as possible;
• It is possible to use special plastic plaits or fishing line with a large diameter;
• For better grip, secure the frame with springs;
• Plastic bottles can be used as a base;
• One of the most durable and inexpensive materials, the price of which is affordable, is rubber.

Brush with a large diameter and bristles of medium hardness

The choice of tool depending on the type of chimney

1. To clean brick chimneys, brushes are used that have the correct rectangular or square brush shape with the most rigid and dense pile;
2. Pipes made of stone are well and quickly cleaned with products that have a rectangular or rounded shape;
3. Ruffs of any size, shape and section are suitable for metal pipes, since the surface of the product is as smooth as possible and is easy to clean, even in the presence of heavy dirt and a dense layer of soot.

Tip: if you want to find a soot removal product that is ideal for its overall dimensions and shape, we recommend using a homemade chimney brush.

Manufacturing instructions

At the first stage of making a product with your own hands, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• Determine the length of the chimney and, based on accurate calculations, make a flexible base of this size;
• In order to determine the size of the tool, it is necessary to measure the diameter of the pipe. The product must move freely and enter the interior, not get stuck;
• Choose a pile with the optimal degree of stiffness of the bristles and their thickness. If there is a lot of pollution and the layer is large enough, it is necessary to choose the most rigid and thick pile, the same rule applies to stone and brick pipes.

Important: the total length of the cable base must be calculated according to the following scheme: the total length of the chimney + 2 meters for the reserve.

At the end of the base, it is necessary to tie a large and strong loop that can support the total weight of the entire fixture and cannot be untied by the load during the cleaning process.

Cargo manufacturing

A metal brush for cleaning the chimney must necessarily have not only a base and bristles, but also a load that allows you to correctly position the center of gravity and greatly facilitates the work, allowing you to effectively remove dirt, plaque and soot from the walls of the structure.

1. The main material for the manufacture of a weight - a plumb line, is any metal object of a rounded shape. You can also use weights;
2. It is recommended that the plumb line be represented by a single element. In the absence of a weight or a large bolt, special metal plates can also be used. Such elements must have a thickness of at least 6-10 centimeters;
3. Another way to manufacture cargo is a special pipe with a diameter of 50 to 60 millimeters. In such a pipe, it is necessary to drill about 8 holes and fix the cable in this way.

Making a ruff from bottles

Instructions for making a ruff from plastic bottles:

• It is necessary to take 4-5 bottles and cut off the bottom of each of them;
• Cut the sidewalls into small segments - vertical stripes;
• The cut should end at the edge of the container bend;
• The cuts should be of varying thickness;
• The blanks must be connected in such a way that the largest strips are on the outside of the product;
• Bottles with smaller stripes must be inserted inside and cut off the neck;
• In order to fix the structure, it is necessary to screw the base with a simple lid;
• It is necessary to make a small hole in the lid and insert a flexible cable into it;
• The end of the cable must end with a loop for the subsequent installation of the weight;
• A flexible cable is inserted into the loop at the end and rotated clockwise;
• For the manufacture of pile, you can use both sheet rubber and plastic;
• Ruff is mounted on a metal hairpin, the length of which is from 20 to 25 centimeters;
• Fixing is done with a washer. The teeth can vary in length. The space between them is filled with the same rubberized or plastic material, only of a shorter length;
• The washer must be additionally secured with a nut.

Important: if you want to make products for cleaning a brick chimney, it is recommended to use large 4 liter bottles with a square bottom.

Tip: To make the plastic bristles much stiffer, pre-treat them with a soldering iron or heat to harden them.

You can view photos of cleaning ruffs in this article.

The second option for making a ruff for 10 minutes

1. The base of a plastic bottle, the widest part, is used as the base of the ruff;
2. We cut the base into horizontal segments, in total there should be from 5 to 8 pieces;
3. On the sides we make large cuts and in the center of each part we make a hole that is suitable in diameter to the cable;
4. We thread the connector into the hole and fix it on one side with a washer;
5. We use hardware as a hook for cargo;
6. We fix on the hook a metal load of a round or oblong shape.

A chimney brush is the main tool for oven “hygiene”. Its design is similar to a bottle cleaner - between two twisted thick wires that form a central rod, thin wire bristles are located perpendicular to the rod. The bristles create several round layers (2-3). The length of the bristles determines the diameter of the pipe that this tool will effectively clean. The central rod has an eyelet at one end and a thread at the other. The eye and thread allow you to attach extensions to the ruff, which allow you to pull this tool into the pipe to peel off soot from the walls.

Ruff made of plastic

Some offer making ruffs with their own hands from plastic bottles. Unfortunately, such a device containing plastic will in most cases be ineffective, since soot deposits on the walls of the chimneys can be harder than the plastic tool itself. Soot deposits are especially strong after repeated firing. firewood from pine and other conifers.

Not only the hardness of the cleaning element of the ruff is required, but also the strength of the fastening of this element. Significant efforts arising from dragging the brush inside the chimney will quickly destroy the plastic elements of its design.

The same applies to devices with plastic bristles. Such ruffs are cheaper than all-metal ones, but in terms of cleaning quality and service life they are noticeably inferior to all-metal ones. Ruffs with plastic bristles are suitable only for cleaning chimneys after the use of chemical soot cleaners. Since, under the influence of such agents, soot becomes brittle and is much easier to remove from the walls, a ruff with plastic bristles may be quite enough.

If chemical agents have been repeatedly used, and there is confidence that the strength of soot deposits is low, you can make a brush with your own hands and clean the chimney with it.

Plastic manufacturing

To make a ruff with your own hands you will need:

• thin steel cable, longer than the chimney, 2-3 mm thick;
• two plastic bottles of 1-2 liters, depending on the diameter of the chimney to be cleaned;
• wire with a diameter of 1-2 mm;
• used or damaged welding electrode with a diameter of 3-5 mm or a piece of straightened wire of the same diameter and length;
• two caps from a plastic bottle;
• a load weighing 2-5 kg, such that it can easily pass suspended in a pipe that needs to be cleaned;
• cut the wall of each bottle from the bottom to the neck in 1.5-2 cm increments, like a Chinese lantern;
• make a hole in the center of each bottle cap so that an electrode or the same piece of wire can be inserted into it;
• screw caps tightly on bottles;
• insert one bottle into another with caps in one direction;
• attach the electrode or a piece of wire with one end to the load so that, holding the electrode, you can lift the load;
• make a hole in the center of the bottoms of both bottles with a piece of wire or a heated electrode;
• pass the electrode attached to the load or a similar piece of wire through the holes in the bottoms and caps of the bottles;
• bring the caps and bottoms of the bottles as close as possible and fix their position by bending the free end of a piece of wire or electrode into a ring;
• straighten the cut walls of the bottles, pulling them out;
• attach the cable to the ring on the electrode or the same piece of wire with a clamp;
• we attach any handle to the free end of the cable, for which it is convenient to hold the cable.

A chimney brush is a tool with a long handle, a working element with metal or polymer bristles and an addition in the form of a load. For manufacturing, a minimum of time and physical investments is required, as a result, a universal design is obtained for high-quality maintenance of the chimney system.

The clogging of the chimney duct is caused by a number of reasons:

1. Soot accumulates due to the deposition of solid particles of combustion products on the inner surface of the mine.
2. Condensation is formed, the cause of which is the lack of proper thermal insulation of the chimney, and therefore the effect of soot and soot sticking is enhanced.
3. Low quality fuel is used. For example, prolonged burning of damp firewood leads to intensive clogging of the chimney system.
4. Resinous fuel resources are used - firewood, lumber and briquettes from spruce, fir, pine.
5. Waste with a high content of hydrocarbons is burned in the furnace in the form of household waste from polymers - plastic bottles, polyethylene, rubber products.
6. The heat generator is operated in an incorrect mode, fuel loading is carried out in violation of the rules, the ash pan is rarely cleaned.

Another possible reason for clogging the chimney is hidden in the design of the heater, the essence of which is errors in the construction or installation of the heat generator, or the wrong structure of the chimney.

Clogging the smoke line is fraught with negative consequences:

• the run is clogged to remove the gas-containing flow, traction deteriorates;
• the energy efficiency of the heat generator is reduced, which is associated with insufficient traction force;
• the presence of significant accumulations of soot contributes to the formation of reverse thrust, and carbon monoxide can seep into the room.

The most dangerous situation is when the soot in the chimney ignites with the formation of a large number of sparks, this can provoke a fire in the roof or neighboring buildings. To eliminate the problem, it is necessary to remove soot and soot in the gas outlet channel in a timely manner, using chemical compounds or home-made devices for mechanical cleaning of the chimney.

Features of mechanical cleaning of the chimney from soot using a ruff

Before starting work, perform the preparatory stage:

• close the blower, the firebox door, cleaning hatches;
• all the above points are equipped with an elementary filter in the form of a dense wet cloth;
• fully open all valves and views of the furnace.

The vertical part of the chimney is treated with a ruff with a core to weight the tool. The structure is equipped with a long cable or a rope, rope or strong cord is used. It is recommended to choose a rope option 2-3 m longer than the height of the pipe in order to secure the outer end to the base of the shaft, otherwise there is a risk of dropping the device into the channel due to the gravity of the core.

To clean the vertical section of the chimney, the device is lowered down the channel, pushing and rotating the rope in different directions. After the structure with the load and the brush is at the bottom of the shaft, they lift it back, making the same movements with the help of a rope. If the tool does not pass due to dense deposits of soot in a certain area, the cable is lifted and sharply lowered into the pipe to break through the blockage.

Cleaning of the horizontal channels of the flue is carried out using a brush with a rigid handle. Most often, the device is equipped with a solid or type-setting rod, the length of which is selected in accordance with the parameters of the processed plane. Since the rotary chimney units provide for special doors, moving along them, it is easy to clean all horizontal sections. In the absence of rotary openings, a brush with a cable is used. Performing circular-rotational movements, the structure is pushed into the depth of the channel and back.

How to make a ruff yourself

Although a chimney brush is not a scarce product in Moscow and other regions of the country, most owners of private houses prefer to make this device with their own hands.

A home-made ruff for cleaning chimney pipes is performed taking into account the specifics of the application. For maintenance of metal and asbestos-cement smoke channels, a brush with a polymer brush should be made. To clean a brick chimney shaft clogged with years of soot, you need to make a solid device from metal raw materials.

Steel wire options

To make a chimney brush with your own hands, the following materials and tools are required:

• a coil of spring steel wire with a cross section of 1-2 mm or a piece of steel cable with a diameter of up to 10 mm;
• threaded stud - 60-80 mm long, 1 pc.;
• washers for the bolt - d50 mm, 2 pcs.;
• nuts - 2 pcs. ordinary, 2 pcs. cap with a ring;
• a hammer;
• pliers;
• chisel;
• wrench 14.

Sequence of work:

1. Cut the wire taking into account the cross section of the chimney. In the case of a cable, blanks are made 10% less than the diameter of the pipe.
2. At the center point of each element, the fibers are pulled apart to make a hole and placed on a hairpin. The wire is simply wrapped around the rod.
3. The stud is equipped with steel nuts with washers, clamping the structural elements.

For greater strength, flexible elements can be fixed by welding.

When deciding how to make a chimney brush with your own hands, you can choose another version of the product in the form of a spiral brush. In this case, you will need a lathe or a home-made rigid structure to tension the rod. For the manufacture of bristles, steel wire d1-2 mm or a cable is suitable, and a twisted rod is made of steel wire with a cross section of 6 mm.

Steps for making a spiral brush:

1. The required number of blanks of the required length are made from the cable.
2. Steel wire d6 mm is folded in half, one end of which is welded, and a loop is twisted on the other.
3. The design is fixed in the machine. It is necessary to pull the rod well between the cartridge and the tailstock and give the correct position to its cores.
4. Next, workpieces are placed in the gap between the veins, evenly distributing them along the entire length of the stretched rod, and fixed with hot glue.

When the spindle rotates, the rod twists into a spiral, firmly clamping the wire bristles between the wires.

How to make a homemade ruff from a plastic broom

This will require the following materials and tools:

• kapron broom, cord;
• hairpin - up to 10 mm;
• washers - d5 cm 2 pcs.;
• nuts - 2 pcs., one of them with a ring.

They remove the broom from the handle, unbend the bristles on the sides, fix the position of the product, heating it with a hairdryer. Make a hole in the center of the broom holder with a drill or a red-hot nail, thread a hairpin, fix it on both sides with nuts and washers.

Plastic bottle brush

It is necessary to prepare:

• plastic bottles with a volume of 1.5-3 liters;
• cable, metal wire d2 mm;
• knife, scissors.

Cut off the top of one bottle, this will be the base of the polymer brush. For several containers, the bottom part is removed, the body is cut into strips vertically to the neck. The blanks are placed on the base, the strips are fixed in several bundles with a wire. The base is fixed to the cable.

The nuances of using ruffs

To clean the horizontal cavities of the chimney, the ruff is equipped with a long rod. A device with metal bristles is recommended for removing soot and soot in vertical pipes. If you have to work on the processing of horizontal or inclined channels, you should take into service a brush with a polymer brush.

Stove heating not only does not lose ground, but is also experiencing its rebirth. For this reason, the issues of proper operation and maintenance of solid fuel units are no less acute than several centuries ago. With how to heat the stove, and what kind of wood is best to use, the owners of private households have no difficulty. Problems begin when the draft disappears and the smoke begins to go into the room. And the whole reason is the smoke channel clogged with soot and soot. It is problematic to find a chimney sweep today, so you will have to carry out maintenance of the chimney yourself. All you need is a chimney brush that you can make yourself.

What causes clogged chimneys

Such advantages of furnace heating as profitability, autonomy and the ability to create a special, homely atmosphere cannot be surpassed by any modern heating device. Thanks to this, stoves and fireplaces are still widely used both in rural areas and in cities. At the same time, the use of solid fuels has many disadvantages, one of which is the need for regular cleaning of smoke channels. But the frequency of their maintenance can be significantly reduced if you know where so much soot and soot come from.

Deposits in the chimney can completely block the smoke outlet

So, the main factors that contribute to the clogging of chimneys are:

• incineration of waste, which consists of high-carbon materials (all types of plastic, polyethylene, foam, cardboard, etc.);
• use of wet firewood;
• violation of the operating mode of the heating device;
• firewood firebox that contains a large amount of resins (pine, spruce, fir, etc.);
• ash is rarely removed from the working chambers of the furnace;
• violation of the fuel supply regime;
• foreign debris.

In addition, rapid fouling of the chimney can be caused by increased roughness of the flue walls and their incorrect configuration. For this reason, it is better to entrust the construction of the furnace to an experienced craftsman.

Dangers posed by soot accumulation

It is impossible not to notice problems with the chimney. Most often, they will indicate the following signs:

• traction decreases;
• firewood does not light up well when kindling;
• smoke is coming into the room;
• decrease in the thermal efficiency of the furnace.

All these factors indicate such a strong clogging of the gas duct that only a narrow hole remains for the exit of combustion products. The use of the heater in such conditions is prohibited, since this often leads to tragic consequences:

Chimney cleaners

Remove deposits from the chimney can be chemically and mechanically. The first involves burning substances in the furnace, the combustion products of which soften soot layers and contribute to their combustion and removal in a natural way. The second is to remove soot from the walls of the chimney with various scrapers, brushes, etc.

Chemicals for cleaning the chimney allow you to do without mechanical devices, but have a fairly high cost

Practice shows that mechanical cleaning is best done with a hard brush, similar to that used for washing dishes with a narrow neck. A variety of materials are suitable for the manufacture of such a tool:

• steel rope;
• plastic bottles;
• pieces of steel wire;
• thick fishing line or plastic rods;
• springs;
• thick rubber;
• metal chain or strong rope;
• various weights and weights.

The choice of one or another material for the manufacture of a chimney brush depends on how persistent soot deposits will have to be removed. For regularly maintained chimneys made of steel or asbestos-cement pipes, a tool with soft bristles is suitable, while brick flues with many years of soot deposits can only be cleaned with a metal wire brush. It is best to have several devices of varying degrees of hardness in your arsenal or make one combined tool.

How to make a stove tool

Before proceeding with the manufacture of a device for removing soot deposits, it is necessary to consider its design and dimensions. In this case, it is necessary to take into account:

• chimney length;
• flue diameter;
• amount and persistence of deposits.

Based on the input data, conclusions are drawn about the length of the cable, the mass of the load, the size of the brush and its rigidity.

The design of the device for cleaning soot mechanically

The length of the rope or cable used to hold the brush is taken with a margin of 2–2.5 meters. This will allow you to hold the device more firmly in your hands, and if necessary, make a loop around the chimney so as not to drop the tool into the chimney. Any load can be used as a weight - from a specially cast lead blank to some heavy nut or a car part that has become unusable.

Making a plastic ruff

A budget brush for removing soot from a chimney can be easily made from improvised means. To make a plastic ruff you will need:

• broom made of polypropylene rods;
• plumbing cable of the required length;
• metal hairpin with a diameter of 8 mm with an eyelet;
• nut with a diameter of 8 mm with an eye;
• washer with a diameter of at least 50 mm with a hole of 8 mm;
• 2 carabiners;
• load of 0.5–2 kg.

If you can't find a stud and lug nut, don't despair - a regular bolt will do. Loops for fastening the cable and cargo can be made of steel wire.

Materials that will be needed to make a plastic chimney brush

The diameter of the brush made of plastic elements should be slightly larger than the cross section of the smoke channel. This will provide increased pressure of individual rods on the walls of the chimney and increase the speed of cleaning.

The work is performed in the following order:

1. A stalk is cut off or twisted from a synthetic broom - it will not be needed in the future. To make it more convenient to work, the rest is clamped in a vice.
2. The bristle of a round broom is unbent to the sides. To make the material more pliable, the brush is dipped in boiling water or heated with a building hair dryer.

   Plastic broom bars need to be straightened

3. If there is no hole inside the holder, then a hole with a diameter of 8 mm should be made.
4. On the side where the handle is attached, a steel pin with an eye is inserted into the hole.

   The hairpin allows you to fix the bristles in the desired position

5. From the side of the rods, a washer is installed on the stud and pressed with a nut with lugs.

   The eye nut allows not only fixing the ruff rods, but also attaching a load and a cable to it

6. The rods are cut, focusing on the diameter of the chimney.

   Excessively long rods should be cut

7. A loop is made on one side of the cable, securing the metal edge with knitting wire.
8. With the help of carbines, a cable is attached to one eye, and a load to the other.

   Ruff for the chimney can be made by hand

In addition to a synthetic broom, plastic containers from soda water are a good material for making a soft brush. To make a "lush" brush, you will need 5-6 of these vessels and a sharp knife. It is necessary to cut off the bottom of all bottles, and dissolve the walls into strips with a width of 3 to 10 mm. After that, all containers, except for one, cut off the neck, getting a hole slightly larger than the diameter of the neck. Assembly into a single structure is carried out by fitting the parts onto the remaining threaded part and fixing them with a cover. After that, drilling is done for a hairpin and the ruff is attached to the cable and weight in the manner described above.

To make the bristles from a plastic bottle more rigid, they are heated with a burner or a building hair dryer. The same method can be used to give the brush the desired shape.

How to make a metal brush

To make a metal cleaning tool, you can use pieces of steel wire (cable) or use a wire brush for a grinder. In the latter case, the angle grinder is simply mounted on a cable with a load and fastened with a wire. If the use of a working tool for other purposes is unacceptable for you, then you can make a metal ruff with your own hands. For this you will need:

The manufacturing technology of a metal brush is not difficult:

The simplicity of this method makes it extremely popular among home craftsmen. And at the same time, there is another very interesting tool that combines both a brush for removing soot and a load. In addition to the tools and materials described above, you will need:

• steel pipe with a diameter of more than 50 mm;
• electric drill;
• high carbon steel core;
• drill for metal, the diameter of which corresponds to the cross section of the wire or cable;
• sand-cement mortar.

To make a brush, in the same way as in the previous case, prepare the required number of flexible elements. Next, they act like this:

1. Through holes are made in the walls of the steel pipe. The density and uniformity of the bristles depend on the accuracy of this work and the step between drillings, so this stage should be taken as responsibly as possible.
2. Wire elements are threaded into the holes, placing their edges symmetrically with respect to the pipe.
3. A steel bar is installed in the center, to which the retaining cable will be attached in the future.
4. The inner surface of the pipe is filled with mortar, which will ensure the fixation of the flexible elements and make the fixture heavy enough.

The tool can only be used after the cement-sand mixture has set and acquired the necessary strength.

Video: how to make a ruff to remove soot from a chimney

What you need to know before lowering the tool into the chimney

The chimney should not be cleaned at the end of the heating season, but at the very beginning. This will allow you to be completely sure that there is no bird's nest, cork from cobwebs and leaves or other debris in the chimney. One of the warm and windless days in early autumn is best suited for this.

When cleaning the chimney, take care of the appropriate equipment and insurance.

Before changing into a chimney sweep suit and proceeding with the maintenance of the chimney, it is necessary to close all dampers and oven doors. Soot is the smallest particles that can seep into any cracks and pollute the room and the objects that are in it. If you have to service the fireplace pipe with an open firebox, then it is sealed with a plastic film and adhesive tape.

The process of cleaning the chimney is not difficult. Ruff is repeatedly lowered into the smoke channel, knocking deposits from the walls. To enhance the effect, alternate reciprocating movements with twisting the cable in different directions. The soot falls down. You can remove it through the revision hatch, using a scoop, poker and whisk.

There are situations when the device in the middle of the path stumbles upon an insurmountable obstacle. It can be any voluminous object - some kind of rag, a bird's nest or a piece of brick that has fallen out of the masonry. In this case, the ruff is unfastened and the resulting congestion is knocked out with only one weight, in the expectation that the cork will fall into the stove. After that, the brush is returned to its place and cleaning activities are resumed.

Even where the latest, high-tech solid fuel equipment is used, regular soot removal will be required. Ruff, which you can make with your own hands, will cope with dignity even with the most persistent deposits. It is only important not to put off the work of cleaning the chimney indefinitely - not only the thermal efficiency and economy of the stove depend on this, but also the safety of your family.

Chimney cleaning

Regular cleaning of the chimney is necessary even for expensive and modern modules. Soot tends to accumulate, this happens even if the furnace is fired with the best firewood. The products of combustion are so small that they can collect even on a perfectly smooth surface.
The chimney is quietly cleaned with a brush with your own hands. To clean the chimney, it is not necessary to have a special education or have outstanding knowledge in this area. The only thing you have to work on is the process of creating a brush for cleaning.

It is known that without understanding the causes of the problem, it is quite difficult to solve the problem. So, in the process of burning wood, two types of waste are released: gas and smoke. There are two types of smoke: white and black. White smoke is formed from water vapor in the wood, and black from coal, soot and creosote. Black smoke leads to the formation of soot inside the chimney. Practice has shown that do-it-yourself chimneys accumulate soot better than those built by professionals.

What happens if you refuse to clean the chimney? At first, soot will begin to accumulate. The accumulation process will continue until the smoke (gaseous substance) becomes difficult to squeeze through the pipe into the atmosphere. In this state, the draft in the chimney is disturbed and, accordingly, the quality of heating the house. With a severe clogging of the pipe, there are two types of developments - the metal pipe will deteriorate (at best) or the soot residue will catch fire (at worst).

Chimney pollution

Over the long service life of fireplaces and stoves, mankind has accumulated enough experience to deal with soot in pipes. Most of the devices do not differ in complex design and it is quite possible to make them yourself.

• A brush is the most proven, and, oddly enough, one of the most effective ways to clean a pipe.
• Peeling potato skins (old-fashioned method). This method is quite simple: you need to pour half a bucket of potato peel into the chimney and turn on the heating device. When heated, the potato will begin to release starch, which decomposes the soot.
• Aspen wood is a simple and dangerous method. To clean a metal pipe, you will need aspen logs. Put them in the stove and set fire to the logs. After a while, you will hear a strange hum, which means that the soot in the chimney has caught fire and after a while the metal pipe will clean itself. When using this method of cleaning, you endanger the roof and neighboring buildings - hot particles can accidentally fly onto the heat-insulating layer and cause a fire.
• aluminum cans. Just burn aluminum cans while firing the stove. Aluminum particles have the same charge as soot. As a result, black smoke will not settle on the protected metal pipe.
• Dry cleaning is the most unpopular and unpleasant process. After dry cleaning, the soot exfoliates partially. This process is accompanied by an unpleasant odor and the formation of soot, which settles on interior items.

Making your own chimney brush

A budget brush for cleaning the chimney is easy to do with your own hands. To make it, follow the instructions below:

• Go to the market and buy a synthetic round broom, a metal cable the same length as the chimney, two clamps, a hairpin (8 mm thread) and a few washers.
• Unfold the villi on a synthetic round broom so that they resemble a bouquet. Keep in mind - the villi may not immediately succumb to your efforts. To soften the villi, they can be placed in boiling water for a few minutes.
• The unbent brush is put aside with your own hands. We take an ear and wind a hairpin on it from both ends. Next, you will need a chimney brush and a washer that is attached to the bottom of the brush.
• If the diameter of the brush does not suit you, then you can tighten the washer more. The more it twists, the more the villi straighten to the sides. Once you have decided that the brush has the right diameter, proceed to the next step.
• Press down on the base from above and slowly screw on the second fastener.
• The brush turns over. At the bottom you will see an ear mount. It must be pulled exactly as far as you want to increase or decrease the diameter of the brush.
• Look for a brace or make your own with steel wire. It is necessary to secure the cable on the brush. Before installing the cable, you need to measure the length of the chimney. After that, a part of the required length is cut off from the metal cable and attached to the workpiece. Remember that the brush also has its own length, so do not forget to take this factor into account when making your own brushes.
• It remains only to attach a metal load to the device (2 kg will be enough).

Ruff for cleaning chimneys

Chimney cleaning rules

It's time to try out the DIY fixture. Before cleaning the chimney from the stove, it is necessary to remove the remains of firewood and other combustible materials. We climb onto the roof and remove the damper from the chimney, firmly holding a homemade device in our hand.

Slowly lower the brush into the chimney. As soon as you feel that the brush has completely sunk to the very bottom, raise it towards you as high as possible. Movements up and down must be repeated for several minutes.

After cleaning the metal pipe, the fallen soot must be removed from the fireplace. This is done with an ordinary whisk. The brush is washed with warm water and put to dry. After cleaning procedures, the stove must be heated for several hours. Do not worry about the disturbed draft, it should stabilize after a few minutes of operation of the heating device.

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