Pro-source 05146 Twisted Wire Bristle Brush 3in X 1in

Product Description

The PRO-SOURCE 05146 is a single-spiral twisted wire bristle brush designed for deburring, cleaning, and surface preparation in bores, ports, and cylindrical passages. The brush head measures 3 inches in length and 1 inch in diameter, with a 10-inch overall length that gives the user extended reach into tubes, fittings, and pipe ends. Fill wire is 0.008 inches in diameter stainless steel, suited for moderate-duty scrubbing without shedding or corrosion. The 0.16-inch diameter galvanized steel shank mounts to standard rotary tools, drill chucks, and flexible shaft machines. Technicians working in plumbing, HVAC, and light fabrication routinely use brushes of this type for cleaning threaded connections and removing scale or debris from pipe interiors.

This brush is well suited for residential and commercial maintenance tasks where bore cleaning or surface conditioning is needed. Common applications include cleaning copper pipe ends before soldering, removing oxidation from fittings, and deburring drilled holes in metal or plastic. The stainless steel fill resists corrosion and holds up against water-based and solvent-based cleaning agents, making it a reliable choice in wet or humid service environments such as plumbing rough-in, HVAC coil cleaning, and pool equipment maintenance.

Key Features

• Stainless steel fill wire resists corrosion and maintains stiffness in wet environments
• Single-spiral construction provides consistent contact and even scrubbing across the bore surface
• 10-inch overall length allows extended reach into pipes, fittings, and deep bores
• 0.008-inch wire diameter delivers moderate bristle stiffness for general-purpose cleaning and deburring
• 0.16-inch galvanized steel shank fits standard drill chucks and rotary tool collets
• 1-inch brush diameter targets common pipe and port sizes in plumbing and HVAC work

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stock brush for use with standard rotary tools and drill-mounted applications requiring a 1-inch diameter, single-spiral twisted wire brush with a 0.16-inch shank.

Installation Notes

This brush is installed by trade professionals and general maintenance technicians using a hand drill, drill press, or rotary tool. Before use, confirm the shank is fully seated and secured in the chuck to prevent slippage during operation. Operate at speeds appropriate for the material being cleaned and do not exceed the tool or brush manufacturer's recommended RPM. Wear appropriate eye protection, as wire bristles can shed fragments at elevated speeds.