Chimney sweep

[gary955]

Ive long been worried about all of the crap from my flue building up behind the back boiler on my squirrel, so when I replaced the back boiler recently i thought I'd modify the rear flue plate to be removable from the outside, hence providing access to behind the back boiler.

It was really simple.Once I had removed the back boiler (that bit wasn't easy!) I ground off the seized nuts to remove the plate and then removed the studs.

Then its a simple job to drill the stud holes all the way through so that a similar sized bolt to the original stud will have clearance. (8mm I think) The pegs were tapped and screwed all the way up to the bolt heads and secured with locktite, a dab of weld would be better but I dont have a MIG.

The end of the bolt can be cut with a little hacksaw in line with the peg in order to give you the pegs orientation when you cant see it.

Thats it! Turn the pegs to allow the plate to be offered and when its in place, simply turn them through 90 degrees and tighten the exterior nuts.

 

 

[Psycloud]

Are we no longer allowed to employ young children from the poor house to clean chimneys? I miss the good old day.

[Grace and Favour]

Are we no longer allowed to employ young children from the poor house to clean chimneys? I miss the good old day.

That's modern forward-thinking ! - - I merely borrow a couple - have never paid for them

[tillergirl]

Chains used here too. One fellow told us he uses a springy branch from any bush usually when the boat is ascending a lock. Not tried that method but he swore by it.

[Tom and Bex]

Ive long been worried about all of the crap from my flue building up behind the back boiler on my squirrel, so when I replaced the back boiler recently i thought I'd modify the rear flue plate to be removable from the outside, hence providing access to behind the back boiler.

It was really simple.Once I had removed the back boiler (that bit wasn't easy!) I ground off the seized nuts to remove the plate and then removed the studs.

Then its a simple job to drill the stud holes all the way through so that a similar sized bolt to the original stud will have clearance. (8mm I think) The pegs were tapped and screwed all the way up to the bolt heads and secured with locktite, a dab of weld would be better but I dont have a MIG.

The end of the bolt can be cut with a little hacksaw in line with the peg in order to give you the pegs orientation when you cant see it.

Thats it! Turn the pegs to allow the plate to be offered and when its in place, simply turn them through 90 degrees and tighten the exterior nuts.

 

 

That's a great idea. I was trying to work out if I could get that plate off from the outside only the other day. Wish I had thought about it when fitting the stove now! It's certainly a challenge cleaning behind the boiler.

 

Tom

[Higgs]

Are we no longer allowed to employ young children from the poor house to clean chimneys? I miss the good old day.

 

Didn't 'they' also use to throw chickens down the chimney.?? We've got plenty of coots round 'ere, and the muck wouldn't show.

[RLWP]

I've been wondering what the equivalent of the ancient practice of dropping a goose down the chimney is - perhaps a moorhen?

 

Richard

 

 

 

Didn't 'they' also use to throw chickens down the chimney.?? We've got plenty of coots round 'ere, and the muck wouldn't show.

 

Snap!

 

 

Richard

[David Mack]

Hi,

I use one of the old type of Loo brushes. The one with the stiff bristles & long wooden handle. I then tie it to my boat pole & work it up & down the flue. Works a treat & only cost a couple of quid.

Fred

Is that a cassette loo brush or a pumpout loo brush?

[FredW]

Is that a cassette loo brush or a pumpout loo brush?

You pays your money,you makes your choice, but I suggest you sweep the chimney first.

Fred.