many thanks
Through the month of August my company has been virtually closed owing to the tragic illness and subsequent death of my mother. However thanks to some neghbouring sweeps who have looked after my customers during this period I would like to extend my gratitude to Mark of Chelmer Chimneys, Howard of HM Chimney Sweeping and finally Daniel of Cleansweep. I'm now back up and firing on all cylinders and looking forward to Christmas!
USA Trade show
I am thinking of attending a US Chimney Sweep trade show in Connecticut in February 2011. I wonder if there are any other sweeps out there from any organisation who would be interested in going as a delegation of British chimney sweeps? I am looking at flying into Boston, hiring a car and driving down to the venue (approx. 2hrs drive) and staying for around 5 days. So if you're interested please email me.
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Training
Recently, i have found out that my own organisation, APICS, is now running a four day training course which consists of some classroom work, going out with a sweep and some practical work with working fires in a showroom. For further details please contact Ryan at APIC's HQ.
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Rotary cleaning
Over the last few years I have been using rotary cleaning systems e.g. Roklean, Soot Eater, button lock systems, and the only problem I have come across, as many of you have, is that these systems are only good up to around 25ft. You then need a stiffer rod for the brush to work properly but not so stiff that it damages the flue. I've tried many solutions from adapting British rods through to importing rods from America. The only problem is if these rods should shear it's very expensive to replace a rod. Recently a sweep from the West Country may have come up with a simple solution: all you need to do is buy a cheap set of black rods from B&Q or similar retailer approx. price between £15-20 for 10 rods, get the appropriate adaptors made for your brush head and an adaptor for your drill, and there you have it. A simple solution to the rod problem if you wish to go higher than 25ft on a 8-10" flue or maybe bigger.
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Tha Guild Tradeshow
Just To let you know the Guild of Master Sweeps have have given me their trade show dates and venue,
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