02.03.2017
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Pechnik (Moscow)

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

Main materials of manufacture and characteristics

If you have a stove or fireplace in your home that operates through a chimney, then this unit certainly needs quality cleaning periodically. 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 any side. Depending on the shape, type and size of the pipe (from the roof, from the side of the house or through special holes).

For the manufacture of this design, they are most often used following materials:

• The base is made of wire, or metal cable. It is important that this part is as flexible, durable and not brittle as possible;
• It is possible to use special plastic strands 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.

A brush with a large diameter and medium-hard bristles

Choosing a tool depending on the type of chimney

1. To clean brick chimneys, brushes are used that have a regular rectangular or square brush shape with the most hard and dense bristles;
2. Pipes made of stone can be cleaned well and quickly with products that have a rectangular or o round shape;
3. For metal pipes Brush brushes of any size, shape and cross-section are suitable, 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 your overall dimensions and shape, we recommend using a homemade brush to clean the chimney.

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 internal part without getting stuck;
• Select a bristle with the optimal degree of bristles stiffness and thickness. If there is a lot of dirt and the layer is large enough, you need to choose the hardest and thickest 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: total length of the chimney + 2 meters for reserve.

At the end of the base, you need to tie a large and strong loop that can withstand total weight of the entire device and will not be able to come undone under the influence of the load during the cleaning process.

Manufacturing of cargo

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

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

Making a brush from bottles

Instructions for making a brush from plastic bottles:

• You need to take 4-5 bottles and cut off the bottom of each of them;
• Cut the sidewalls into small pieces - strips vertically;
• The cut should end at the edge of the container bend;
• The cuts should have different thicknesses;
• 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 the neck cut off;
• In order to secure the structure, you need to screw the base with a simple lid;
• You need to make a small hole in the lid and insert a flexible cable into it;
• The end of the cable must be finished with a loop for subsequent installation of the weight;
• A flexible cable is inserted into the loop at the end and turned clockwise;
• To make pile, you can use both sheet rubber and plastic;
• The brush is mounted on a metal pin, the length of which is from 20 to 25 centimeters;
• Fixation is done with a washer. The length of the teeth can vary. The space between them is filled with the same rubberized or plastic material, only 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 harder, pre-treat them with a soldering iron or heat them to harden them.

You can view photos of cleaning brushes in this article.

The second option for making a brush for 10 minutes

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

Periodic cleaning of the chimney is important point in service heating equipment. It is needed even when using high-quality, expensive firewood and modern stove installations. Small particles of combustion products gradually accumulate on the walls of the smokers and impair the operation of the system. Even a person who does not have special skills and experience in such a matter can clean the chimney.

The main tool to help will be a cleaning brush, which you can make yourself. This tool helps keep the smoke exhaust system clean and, accordingly, maintain draft for quick removal gases, and ensure efficient operation of the furnace device.

Application solid fuel For stove heating has a lot of advantages, such as efficiency, autonomy, heat dissipation.

However, when improper use, the efficiency of the heating system may deteriorate significantly. It is recommended to clean chimneys at least once every six months. But first you need to identify the main causes of clogging and try to reduce them to a minimum.

Interesting! When wood burns, gas and smoke are produced. The smoke released may be white or black. The first is a consequence of water vapor evaporating from wood or coal, and black comes from coal and soot. It is the second type of smoke that leads to the settling of the smallest soot particles and contamination of the chimney.

In addition to this natural process, the following can lead to pipe clogging:

• Burning in a firebox various waste containing a large amount of hydrocarbons (plastic, polyethylene, polystyrene foam, rigid paper, cardboard).
• Use of wet and resin-containing firewood or briquettes.
• Incorrect placement of firewood in the firebox.
• Rare cleaning of pipes from ash.
• Malfunction of the heating boiler.

The accumulation of soot and ash inside the outlet pipe leads to the following consequences:

• The passage for smoke narrows, which can cause reverse thrust, When carbon monoxide will go to the apartment.
• Large soot particles fly out of the chimney, creating a fire hazard.

Owners of fireplaces, stoves and other structures of this type are probably satisfied with their situation. No wonder. If a fireplace is lit in the house, the feeling of comfort and coziness immediately increases.

The whole family often gathers near it to relax, exchange news or just chat. In addition, just watching the fire is seriously calming.

But the presence of a fireplace or stove in the house also imposes some responsibility on the owner. For smoke exhaust pipes or conventional chimneys It tends to get clogged from time to time. If you ignore the requirements for regular cleaning of chimney pipes, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.

As for the actual cleaning, here, in fact, everything is very simple and clear. Professionals recommend that beginners use a brush in two ways:

1. Traditional, when the brush is manipulated using a cable.
2. As a piercing element.

In the first case we're talking about about the cleaning process using conventional methods, when a brush is lowered inside the pipe on a wire, then by manipulating it, the insides of the pipes are cleaned.

In the second case, the main work is done by the kernel. It serves as a weighting agent. The brush is simply thrown into the pipe several times.

Let's look at each method in more detail.

Normal cleaning

The standard procedure is to use a brush along with a cable or tube.

Stages of work:

1. We are preparing the instrument.
2. We secure ourselves on the roof. We close all exits.
3. We lower the brush inside the chimney.
4. We clean the entire pipe or specific areas.
5. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
6. We remove the remaining deposits from the fireplace (they will all fall down).

Nothing complicated or incomprehensible. However, there are several nuances.

It is very important to close all vents from the fireplace or stove. Only the pipe itself should remain open. This requirement should not be ignored.

The cleaning process itself is quite simple. The brush is lowered to the desired depth, and then moved up and down several dozen times. If the blockage is broken, we move on. If not, then you need to work again.

The same method is used to completely clean the pipe. The brush removes most of the deposits along its entire length. And nothing more is required from him.

In case of large deposits, it is more convenient to use a brush with a rod base. Here it is reasonable to apply force and the blockage will certainly give way.

In some situations, a small weight weighing several kilograms is hung on the ruff. It creates a counter force, which is often necessary when removing solid deposits.

Brush with a weight for cleaning pipes (video)

Cleaning with weights

More interesting option. Here you need to use a ruff as a natural core. A weighting agent is hung on its lower hook. Its weight can be anything; it is advisable to calculate the weight depending on the complexity of cleaning.

Then the brush is lowered inside the chimney and thrown. In free fall, it clears the edges of the pipe and breaks through the blockage.

If the tool does not work the first time, it is lifted by the cable and tried again. And so on until the result is achieved.

This method is effective due to the greater application of force and the possibility of fairly fine control of the brush, with minimum costs time and effort.

Furnace heating systems require regular maintenance. One of the mandatory procedures is periodic cleaning of the chimney, which becomes clogged over time and becomes overgrown with soot.

For this task, a special brush can be used to clean the internal walls. chimney.

What is a cleaning brush, what does it look like and what does it consist of?

Structurally, the brush consists of the following parts:

1. Brush. ABOUT main elementalmost always has a round shape. It is he whocleans plaque from the internal walls of chimneys.Can be made of metal, plastic or nylon.
2. Sinker. Only used if the brush is attached to a cable. If it is attached to a telescopic pole, then a weight is not needed.The approximate weight of the weight is 2-3 kg.Its purpose is to add weight to a light brush. Without additional weight, a brush on a cable simply will not properly clean off even a light layer of plaque.
3. T rose or pen. A brush is attached to this element, and on it it is lowered into the chimney.

Of the main quality characteristics can be distinguished:

1. D length of the cable (handle).Cables are usually used 10-15 meters long, handles 1-1.5 meters long.
2. Brush diameter ( rectangular products occur, but less frequently than round ones).Can be from 20 to 250 mm.The most common range is 150-200.

Types and products by material and type of design

ABOUT The main differences between all products are 2 nuances:

1. The material from which the brush is made.
2. The method by which the brush will be lowered into the chimney.

By material- the following options are currently used:

1. Metal. These brushes last longer, are more durable and reliable. The disadvantages include less convenient use: if the metal bristles get caught on something, it will be more difficult to “free” it. In addition, metal products are more expensive than plastic ones (but since the cost of any brushes rarely exceeds 2000 rubles, this is not critical).
2. Plastic. It is easier to make such products yourself - it is done quickly and easily (we will describe how exactly below). Plastic brushes wear out and break easily and quickly. In addition, they cope much worse with complex and old blockages.
3. Nylon. Relatively new option, in fact, an intermediate solution between plastic and metal.

By method, with which the brush is lowered into chimney:

1. On a cable/rope. Can only be used from above - the brush is lowered into the pipe under the weight of the sinker. The option is relatively simple, but Badly Suitable for cleaning horizontal areas.The cable can be metal, nylon or rope.
2. On flexible cable(as for cleaning sewer pipes). Pros: can be used both from above and below, and on horizontal areas.
3. On a rigid handle (rod).Universal and more effective option- allows you to quickly clear accumulated soot, can be used in both vertical and horizontal areas.The length of the handle is usually adjustable - for this they are made telescopic, and if necessaryfolded or unfolded.

How to choose the right chimney brush?

Let's summarize the basic selection rules:

1. Rigid handle or cable? Ideally, you should have both options on your farm: they are inexpensive, and it will be much more convenient to work.If you need to choose one thing, and there are no hatches in the chimney, then it is better to take a cable. If the chimney has hatches and is not high, then it is more convenient to use a rigid handle.
2. Which brush material should you choose? For stainless chimneys you need to choose only plastic - it will not scratch stainless steel. For brick and asbestos chimneys, it is better to use a metal or nylon brush.
3. What diameter should the brush be?for round chimney? Selected according to the pipe diameter.
4. What brush diameter should be for a square/rectangular chimney? For the right choice need to measure length and width chimney, and select a brush with a diameter equal to the larger side.
5. What should be the length of the cable/handle? Selectedto the length (height) of the chimney. It is not necessary to take the cable/handle to its full height: cleaning is carried out not only from above or below (from the fireplace or stove), but also through hatches located on different areas chimney.

Where is it sold and how much does it cost?

E rshiki various types and sizes are sold in stores that sell equipment for fireplaces, stoves, and baths.

A tool like this is relatively inexpensive:

• polypropylene brush, diameter 100-120-200 mm: cost - about 700-1000 rubles;
• plastic brush, diameter 200-250 mm: cost - about 1700-2000 rubles;
• metal brush, diameter 150-200 mm: cost - about 1500-1800 rubles;
• metal brush, 250 mm in diameter: cost - about 2200-2500 rubles.

Please note: the amounts given are only for the brush itself and the load. The cable or telescopic extension is usually sold separately. approximate cost extension for 1-1.5 meters - about 400-600 rubles, cable (for 10-15 meters) - up to 100-200 rubles.

A ready-made kit (the brush itself, a cable or extension cord and a weight) will cost around 1500-2500 rubles.

Among the manufacturers on the market of the CIS countries you can find:

1. Hansa.
2. Sitecn.
3. Biltema.
4. Ragar.

How to make a homemade brush?

To clean the stove pipe, you don’t have to go to the nearest store. Homemade brush IR It's done quite simply and quickly. True, the effectiveness of such a product will most likely be lower than a special purchased one. Therefore, it is suitable for cleaning a not very dirty chimney.

There are many ways to create a ruff with your own hands. Below we provide 5 step-by-step instructions:

1. From a plastic bottle for a round chimney.
2. From a plastic bottle and plywood/board for a rectangular/square chimney.
3. From a broom.
4. From metal brush from a Bulgarian.
5. Made of metal cable.

In all cases we will need:

1. Metal cable (about 2-3 mm thick, longer or at least as long as the height of the chimney) with a carbine.
2. A weight weighing about 3 kg - such a size that it can easily pass into the chimney. For example, it could be a small metal rectangle, or an old dumbbell plate, or a plastic bottle with sand.
3. A coil of wire with a diameter of about 2-4 mm, or a metal pin (length about 10-12 cm, diameter about 5 mm), with unscrewing eyes on both sides.
4. A product from which we will make a brush with our own hands.

Problematic point: on the farm there is a bottle, and a wire, and something for the load, and the rope can be purchased at the nearest store if you don’t have it at home. But finding a suitable hairpin will be more difficult. Therefore, it is easier to take wire instead. It will need to be twisted several times to get a rope 5-7 mm thick and 10-12 cm long (that is, used instead of a hairpin).

From a plastic bottle for a round chimney

In this case, we will make a brush from an empty plastic bottle with a volume of 1.5-2 liters (suitable for cleaning a chimney with a diameter of up to 200 mm).

Step-by-step instruction:

1. A hole is burned, drilled or punched in the lid and bottom of both bottles. Its diameter should be equal to the diameter of the stud.
2. The sides of both bottles are cut through. It is necessary to make slits not reaching the neck and literally 1-2 cm to the bottom. Between each slot, make a distance of approximately 1.5-2 cm.
3. A pin is inserted into the holes made, “pulling” the 2 parts of the bottle together. The cut sides are bent, forming a circle of bent ribbons. It is their edges that will remove soot from the walls.
4. Eyelets are screwed onto both sides of the stud. The cable is attached to the upper eyelet. On the bottom there is a load.

From a plastic bottle for a round chimney (video)

From a plastic bottle for rectangular/square chimney

The instructions are suitable for those who have a square or rectangular chimney.

To create a brush for such a ruff we will need:

1. Sheet of plywood. Plywood that is not very thick will do; a small sheet 6-12 mm thick will be enough.
2. Plastic bottle, volume from 5 liters.
3. Screws (such that they can fasten both pieces of plywood together) - 5-10 pieces.

The cut plastic protrudes between plywood sheets, the photo doesn't show it very well

Step-by-step instruction:

1. You need to cut 2 identical sheets out of plywood, 1-2 cm smaller in size than the size of the chimney. Example: a rectangular hole with a size of 260x130 mm - we cut out 2 pieces of plywood with a size of 240x120 mm.
2. The neck and bottom of the bottle are cut off, after which a cut is made on the side.
3. The plastic is unbent (a rectangular sheet is obtained).
4. A piece is cut out of a bent plastic sheet, 3-6 mm larger than the chimney opening. Example: the chimney hole has a size of 260x130 mm, we cut out sheet 26 from plastic 5x135 mm.
5. Along the perimeter of the plastic sheet, using scissors (or a knife) with a distance of 1-1.5 cm, makecuts 5-10 mm long. It is these narrow parts that will remove plaque from the walls.
6. P the eraser sheet is placed between 2 cut pieces of plywood - so that the “bristles” stick outat the same distance on each side.
7. Pieces of plywood and a plastic sheet between them are bolted together.
8. A hole is drilled in the center into which a pin or coil of wire is inserted.(or any Another part on which the cable and weight can be attached - it’s easier to do this with plywood).

This option can be improved. To do this, you need to cut not 2 pieces of plywood, but 3, and 2 sheets of plastic with small cuts. In this case, we will have 2 layers of “bristles” (and 3 layers of plywood).

From the broom

WITH You can make a brush from an old broom. Important nuance: A round broom with synthetic (polypropylene) dense bristles is suitable for us.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. The broom tip is removed (or cut off).
2. The bristles are straightened so that all the fibers stick out in different sides(like a toilet brush).
3. In the part where the bristles are collected, a hole with a diameter of about 5-7 mm is melted or drilled (for a hairpin or wire).
4. A pin with unscrewed eyes (or twisted wire) is inserted into the hole.
5. A cable was attached to the eyes (or to the wire) on one side, and a weight on the other.

From a metal brush for an angle grinder

IN This option is suitable if you have a disc brush for an angle grinder lying around, and its diameter matches the chimney.

In this case, a load is attached to one end of the axle, and a cable to the other.

From a metal cable (complex option)

The instructions are suitable for those who have welding machine. Using this scheme, you can make a fairly effective brush with your own hands that will not yield

To create a brush you will need:

1. Metal cable, about 10-15 mm in diameter.
2. Welding machine.
3. Saw for metal.
4. Pliers.
5. Wire cutters (optional).
6. A threaded stud, about 8-12 cm long (or better yet, a fully threaded bolt, 8-12 cm long).
7. Nuts for a stud (or bolt), 5-7 pieces or more (depending on how dense the bristles need to be obtained).

Step-by-step instruction:

1. 2-5 pieces are cut from the metal cable. The length of each piece is approximately 5-10 mm longer than the diameter of the chimney. You can take more, and then, if necessary, trim off the excess with pliers.
2. The scraps are unraveled with pliers.
3. A nut is screwed onto one end of the stud (so that the thread protrudes slightly from it). This will be the bottom “support” for the first row of bristles. If you use a bolt, there is no need to screw on the nut: the head will play the role of “support”.
4. A piece of wire (from an unbraided cable) is placed on top of the nut and twisted crosswise (so that it wraps around the pin). The pieces of wire should protrude
5. More pieces of wire are taken and wound in the same way so that the result is a round layer of bristles. An important nuance: the bristles should stick out evenly, forming an even circle.
6. A nut is screwed on top and the twisted wire (brush bristles) is tightly pressed to the first nut (or bolt head).
7. Several more layers of bristles are made in the same way. Each subsequent layer is secured with a nut. It will be enough to make 3-4 rows.
8. Eyelets are welded at the bottom and top - to secure the load and the cable, for which the brush will be lowered into the pipe. As an option, they can also be mounted on a thread.

From a metal cable (video)

What you need to know and do before starting cleaning: Basic Rules

Before you start working, you need to know (and follow) the basic rules:

1. Cleaning is carried out before heating season(ideally - in front of everyone, at least for the purpose of prevention). This way you can prepare the stove pipe for efficient work, and you will be sure that there will be no blockages, leaves, debris, soot build-up or bird nests.
2. The work is best carried out on a windless and dry (and ideally also warm) day. Therefore, at the beginning of autumn it is already worth paying attention to the forecast when choosing suitable date for cleaning.
3. Work on the roof must be carried out with safety harness (safety belt) and comfortable non-slip shoes.
4. Prepare a more powerful flashlight - with its help you can see the condition of the chimney and the results of your work.
5. For work, it is better to change into closed clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Even with the most careful cleaning, soot will still end up somewhere.
6. Use eye and respiratory protection: wear goggles and a respirator. Naturally, the soot will not cause much harm, but sneezing or washing your eyes from it is not very pleasant.
7. Since all the debris and soot will fly down, all the openings on the chimney (hatches), as well as the firebox, must be closed. If you are cleaning a fireplace with an open firebox, it should be covered with plastic wrap.
8. The cleaning process is carried out from top to bottom. If you clean the bottom part of the chimney first (through the firebox), then when cleaning the top part, falling debris can again contaminate the already clean bottom.

How to properly clean a chimney with a brush: step-by-step instructions

Cleaning the chimney with a brush is carried out as follows:

1. Wear special clothing, work shoes, gloves, goggles, and a respirator.
2. Before starting work, you can look into the chimney by illuminating it with a flashlight. This way you can assess its condition in advance and see where it is heavily contaminated.
3. All chimney hatches and the firebox are closed, except for the hole through which cleaning will be carried out.
4. The deflector (or spark arrestor), if any, is dismantled.
5. The brush (it does not matter whether it is on a cable or on a handle) is lowered from above, through the outlet of the chimney. Cleaning is done using up and down movements. If there are blockages in the process, it is better to use a weight on a cable (without a brush).
6. Periodically evaluate the result of the work by looking into the pipe.
7. When top part the pipe will be clean - go below to the hatch and work through it.
8. Upon completion of cleaning, the firebox is opened and the debris poured into it is removed.

Ideally, it is worth combining two cleaning methods: mechanical and chemical. First, clean the chimney with a brush, and then use any of the means that are set on fire in the firebox.

Cleaning process (video)

Advantages and disadvantages of use compared to other cleaning methods

If we consider existing methods cleaning the chimney and comparing them with using a brush, then this option has a number of disadvantages:

• with a brush you have to work independently, while chemical cleaners only need to be set on fire in the firebox;
• even the most careful work does not guarantee that all deposits will be removed;
• the work takes quite a long time, even if the chimney is straight and low;
• the work is inconvenient, unpleasant, physically difficult, and if you have to work on the roof, it is also dangerous;
• It is safe to clean only in dry (and ideally calm and warm) weather to reduce the risk of falling from the roof.

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 weight. Manufacturing requires a minimum of time and physical investment, resulting in a universal design for high-quality maintenance of the chimney system.

Clogging of the smoke exhaust duct is caused by a number of reasons:

1. Soot accumulates due to settling on inner surface mines of solid particles of combustion products.
2. Condensation forms, the cause of which is the lack of proper thermal insulation of the chimney, which increases the effect of soot and soot sticking.
3. Poor quality fuel is used. For example, prolonged burning of raw wood leads to intense clogging of the chimney system.
4. Resinous fuel resources are used - firewood, lumber and briquettes from spruce, fir, and pine.
5. Waste with a high hydrocarbon content in the form of household waste made from polymers - plastic bottles, polyethylene, rubber products - is burned in the furnace firebox.
6. The heat generator is operated in an incorrect mode, fuel is added in violation of the rules, and the ash pan is rarely cleaned.

Another one possible reason chimney blockage is hidden in the design heating device, the essence of which is errors in the construction or installation of the heat generator, or incorrect structure of the chimney.

A clogged smoke line is fraught with negative consequences:

• the passage for discharging the gas-containing flow becomes clogged, traction deteriorates;
• The energy efficiency of the heat generator decreases, which is associated with insufficient traction force;
• the presence of significant accumulations of soot contributes to the formation of reverse draft, and carbon monoxide can leak into the room.

The most dangerous situation is when soot in the chimney duct ignites with the formation large quantity sparks, this can cause a fire in the roof or neighboring buildings. To eliminate the problem, it is necessary to promptly remove carbon deposits and soot in the gas outlet channel using chemical compositions or homemade devices for mechanical cleaning of the chimney.

Features of mechanical cleaning of a chimney from soot using a brush

Before starting work, the preparatory stage is performed:

• close the vent, firebox door, and cleanout hatches;
• all of the above points are equipped with an elementary filter in the form of a dense damp cloth;
• open all the valves and views of the furnace completely.

The vertical part of the chimney is processed using a brush 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 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 with a rope in different directions. After the structure with the load and the brush is at the bottom of the shaft, they lift it back up, making the same movements using a rope. If the tool does not pass due to dense layers of soot on certain area, the cable is lifted and sharply lowered into the pipe to break through the blockage.

Cleaning 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 stacked rod, the length of which is selected in accordance with the parameters of the plane being processed. Since the rotary chimney units have special doors, moving along them, it is easy to clean all horizontal sections. If there are no turning openings, use a brush with a cable. Performing circular and rotational movements, the structure is pushed deep into the channel and back.

How to make a ruff yourself

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

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

Steel wire manufacturing options

To make a brush for cleaning a chimney with your own hands, you need the following materials and tools:

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

Sequence of work:

1. The wire is cut taking into account the cross-section of the chimney. In the case of a cable, blanks are made 10% shorter 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 pin. The wire is simply wrapped around the rod.
3. The stud is equipped with steel nuts and washers, clamping the structural elements.

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

When deciding how to make a chimney brush with your own hands, you can choose another product option in the form of a spiral brush. In this case you will need lathe or a homemade rigid structure for tensioning the rod. To make bristles, steel wire d1-2 mm or 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 pieces 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 structure is fixed in the machine. It is necessary to tightly tension the rod between the chuck and the tailstock and give the correct position to its veins.
4. Next, the blanks are placed in the gap between the cores, evenly distributing them along the entire length of the tensioned rod, and fixed with hot-melt adhesive.

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

How to make a homemade brush from a plastic broom

To do this you will need the following materials and tools:

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

Remove the broom from the handle, bend the bristles to 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 hot nail, thread a pin through it, and secure it on both sides with nuts and washers.

Brush made from plastic bottles

You need to prepare:

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

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

The nuances of using brushes

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