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Switched from rods to a rotary system for a tricky flue in Denver
I always stuck with my old steel rods for every job, thinking they were the only real way to get a proper clean. Then I got called to a historic home with a super narrow, offset flue that my rods just couldn't navigate properly. Has anyone else made the switch for specific jobs, and what system do you like?
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west.casey10d ago
Which rotary system did you end up buying?
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murphy.tessa11d ago
That "only real way" feeling is a trap we fall into with all kinds of tools. You get good with one method and it becomes your whole identity, even when a better option is right there. I see it with guys who refuse to switch from corded drills or chefs who only use one knife for everything. Sometimes the job itself forces the upgrade, and that's okay.
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marydavis15h ago
Totally agree, it's like comfort food for your skills. You get so used to the old way that learning something new feels like a step back at first. The trick is seeing the new tool as a different tool, not a replacement for your old friend.
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