Peterson System Deluxe Can't Pass Pipecleaner

[seanv]

My system standard is the same. I buy narrow cleaners for it and another pipe that has the same issue.

 

[jpmcwjr]

that was what I was trying to convey.
The drat hole is tapered from the mortice end towards the plip end,therefore a pipe cleaner passes easier from the mortice end,rather than trying to ram it in from the plip especially as it needs to turn almost as soon as it enters the stem

Mine aren't like that. In any event, using a tapered cleaner, thread the narrow end through the orifice, and pull it out from the mortise side. (I don't like pulling tars toward the orifice)

 

[craiginthecorn]

The P-lip has nothing to do with this "problem." System pipes are not designed to allow a pipe cleaner to pass through the the bowl without first removing the military mount stem. The moisture well needs to be positioned directly beneath the chimney/stinger, so that precipitated moisture drips into the well and not back down the draft hole. As a result, the draft hole is always drilled at an angle relative to the airway in the stem.

If you need to insert a pipe cleaner to clear the draft hole, just remove the stem first. It's safe to do so because it's a military mount.



This photo is from Andrew Wike's recent article about the Peterson System Pipe.

 

[paulfg]

@Craig i am still not sure where the problem is,it is not clear from the post
is it the stem or cant pass a cleaner into the bowl?
I agree they are not designed to pass a cleaner into the bowl on a system pipe.

 

[craiginthecorn]

@Craig i am still not sure where the problem is,it is not clear from the post
is it the stem or cant pass a cleaner into the bowl?
I agree they are not designed to pass a cleaner into the bowl on a system pipe.

@paulfg I see what you mean. It IS unclear. It would be helpful for the OP to clarify this question. Not being able to pass a pipe cleaner through just the stem would be a problem.

BTW, For P-lip stems, I insert the narrow end of a tapered cleaner through the mortise end of the stem to account for Peterson's tapered drilling.

 

[paulfg]

@paulfg I see what you mean. It IS unclear. It would be helpful for the OP to clarify this question. Not being able to pass a pipe cleaner through just the stem would be a problem.

BTW, For P-lip stems, I insert the narrow end of a tapered cleaner through the mortise end of the stem to account for Peterson's tapered drilling.

thats what I normally do with the stem as well Craig although my new POTY pipe passes a tapered cleaner from the plip to the mortise end of the stem with no problem

 

[Bengel]

"shined a very bright light and saw where the air hole upstream ends and its very small."
This from the OP, after he said he removed the Condenser, led me to think stem. Until he responds again, hopefully with pictures, we won't know
All good points above. Be nice to solve, or at least clarify, his situation.