CHIMNEY TESTING | LONDON | HAVERING & SOUTH ESSEX

At Clean sweep, we strive to give the customer the best possible service, and in doing so the professional field that we cover has been extended to offer a pressure or integrity test. Using state of the art equipment we are able to ascertain the integrity of the flue, and give a definitive answer as to whether or not the chimney needs relining. The equipment used for this test is the DP23 unit which is manufactured by woler in Germany. Until recently the only other method that is accepted for this test is a sealed smoke test, which relies to the best part on the experience of the person carrying out the test. This means that 5 different people can carry out the test with 5 different results. With the machine this can not happen.

How is the test performed?

1. Firstly the chimney is swept and a basic smoke draw test is performed.
2. The length of the flue is measured (usually from the roof) and the chimney top is sealed off.
3. Sealing elements are then inserted into the flue just above the fireplace opening along with a sensor probe and compressor hose.
4. The test equipment is then attached to the probe and compressor hose and the test then commences.
5. Upon completion of the test the user inputs the flue dimensions and height and the machine works out the allowable leakage rate, and a pass or fail icon is displayed.
6. Finally a print out is printed which is signed by the user and presented to the customer.