Showerthought: My old brush versus the new poly bristle one for a tight flue

I had a job last month on a 1920s house with a really narrow, lined flue. My old steel brush just wasn't cutting it, so I had to choose between forcing it and risking a jam or buying a new poly brush head for about $85. I went with the new brush, and it slid right in and cleaned way better without scratching the liner. Anyone else made that switch and found it worth the cash?

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reese_patel2d ago

Made the same switch last year for a similar job. The poly brush just glides through those tight, older liners without any fight. It felt like a splurge at the time, but not having to wrestle with a stuck brush is worth every penny. The liner stays in much better shape too.

nelson.max2d ago

So you're telling me I spent years fighting with a brush like it owed me money? I could have been living this easy life?