Triple wall flues

[JRoche]

How often should a triple wall flue be cleaned and can you clean it using cleaning logs?

[randynavarro]

Whenever a client asks me that question whether it's flues, filters, or gutters, my response is always the same: "As often as it gets dirty."

No one can specify a rigid schedule for maintenance on most home stuff. There are too many factors that can contribute to clogging and general wear and tear.

And no, cleaning logs don't work.

[JRoche]

Thanks, that's pretty much what I thought

[hausdok]

Originally posted by JRoche

can you clean it using cleaning logs?

Hi,

Well, sort of, but it's not a substitute for an actual sweeping. The Chimney Safety Institute has published a couple of papers on the subject. At first blush, they seem to contradict one another but actually they don't; you have to read into it.

Go here:

http://www.csia.org/PressRoom/ChemicalC ... fault.aspx

http://www.csia.org/PressRoom/PressRele ... fault.aspx

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Mike