Bar across flue access in Morso stove - cant sweep?

[Hepburn]

Hi all, 

 

Wondering if any advice here.

 

Sweep came and could not access flue with his rods as there is a bar across the top of the stove. Does not seem possible to remove it - there are screws but no bolts on top to release it if that makes sense. It does not seem to have any function except perhaps stopping something large dropping down chimney which doesn't seem possible since we have cowl.

 

It is a Morso 1416

 

Have attached image

 

I guess would be possible to take it off with a hack saw and some hard work!

 

Thanks

[GarethM]

Just get another sweep who uses power brushes instead of b&q specials.

Edited November 18, 2022 by GarethM

[Hepburn]

He had power brushes  

 

Maybe just the design of those particular brushes and couldn't get 'em up?

[GarethM]

Weird, they're usually pretty flexible.

There should also be an inspection point above somewhere close by.

[Hepburn]

Hmm, yeah no inspection point on the visible part of the flue before it goes up chimney either. Maybe this is an issue with original install as inspection point would certainly solve issue given the bar is there. 

 

In the end he got the rods up to check it was clear if not able to clean it, so must have just been the sweep attachment that was the issue. 

 

Maybe i can try another sweep out with different kit... just worried its another wasted visit!

[GarethM]

They do come in a variety of sizes, maybe speak to them and send them a picture.

It's only what a 5" flue, so probably the smallest 8mm rods ?.

[Hepburn]

thanks mate!

[Steven P]

My sweep has a long ladder and access to the roof..... (not sure how he would go about having a cowl on the chimney, never been on the roof to look but I guess it can be taken off relatively easily)

[dan blocker]

Speak to a Morso  supplier and ask them. It doesn’t seem to serve any purpose to me?

[spudulike]

The sweep probably has a brush with a flippin big wooden boss that won't fit.....I use one with a twisted wire core and thick flexible nylon bristles because.....they go in to flexible liners, round corners and basically don't knacker anything up.

It really isn't rocket science....it generally never really is, you just need to think about the issue and come up with the correct answer!!

How about buying a set of rods and this brush and doing it yourself? Just....

1) make sure you put a sheet around the fire opening to stop the dust.

2) Keep turning the rods ANTICLOCKWISE otherwise the head will come off!!!

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