Finally picked polypro over steel for my first full brush set and it actually worked out

I've been using a 8 inch steel brush for like 3 years now on my residential routes and kept debating if I should try the polypro ones. Last Tuesday I had a job in a house with a really tight flue on a wood stove insert over in Arlington, so I grabbed a 7 inch polypro from the supply house just to see. Honestly it flexed way better through that first bend and I didnt scratch anything. The soot came off just fine too. Has anyone else made the switch and noticed less callbacks for scratches or is it just a preference thing?

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paul34611d ago

Worked out" until you hit a real creosote log, maybe.

betty_palmer11d ago

Worked out" yeah right, sounds like @paul346's been there and got the charred eyebrows to prove it.

james_kim11d ago

That stuff burns way too hot and builds up crazy fast if you aren't careful. One clogged chimney and you've got a real mess on your hands, not to mention a fire hazard. Regular cleaning is the only way to stay ahead of it, but most people don't bother until it's too late.