Dependability is key with Schaefer's fireplace and chimney cleaning supplies. This cleaning brush, fitted with hardworking steel bristles, is powerful enough to remove debris from a chimney's interior and easy to use thanks to a quick connect system compatible with Schaefer's cleaning rods. Eight different sizes allow for adjustment to fit any size chimney perfectly, and a professional with multiple sizes will be ready to lend the cleaning power of Schaefer's tools to any job.
By Susan Jones from meridian, ms on November 16, 2011
Can this brush be used to clean bottom up inserting through the damper that is smaller than the flue. Will inserting from the damper up bend the wires and hamper cleaning a 12 x 12 flue?
By Collin C. - NFI Master Hearth Professional on November 17, 2011
Answer:
Because of the fact that there are so many different shapes of damper, it is hard to say for sure that this would be a problem.
It is doubtful that you would harm the brush in any way, as they are made to handle the abuse of cleaning a chimney over many years.
The real issue would be fitting the brush through the damper, as the bristles are very stiff and do not flex much. If the damper opening is narrower than 7", it would be nearly impossible to fit the brush through the opening. It is always your best option to clean the chimney from the top down.