Pro-source 8178-A Scouring Brush Aluminum Fill Wood Handle

Product Description

The PRO-SOURCE 8178-A is a scouring brush designed for heavy-duty surface cleaning and deburring tasks in trade and industrial settings. The brush features aluminum fill material, which provides aggressive scrubbing action suitable for removing scale, oxidation, flux residue, and light surface contamination from metal components. The wood handle measures 6-3/4 inches in overall length, offering a secure, comfortable grip during use. With a brush length of 2-1/2 inches and a trim length of 1/2 inch, this tool delivers controlled bristle contact on both flat and contoured work surfaces. It is sold as a single unit and is suited for use by HVAC technicians, plumbers, pipefitters, and general maintenance professionals.

The 8178-A is well suited for pipe preparation, fitting cleaning, and surface prep work in plumbing, HVAC, and light fabrication environments. The aluminum fill material makes it effective on copper, steel, and aluminum surfaces where wire brushes may be too aggressive or where plastic bristles lack sufficient bite. Its compact brush width of 1-5/8 inches fits standard pipe fittings and valve bodies without excessive overlap.

Key Features

• Aluminum fill material provides aggressive yet non-ferrous scrubbing action
• Wood handle for a firm, comfortable grip during extended use
• 6-3/4 inch overall length for reach into confined spaces
• 2-1/2 inch brush length with 1/2 inch trim for controlled bristle contact
• 1-5/8 inch brush width fits standard pipe fittings and valve components
• Sold as a single unit — no multi-pack minimum required

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose scouring brush for surface preparation and cleaning tasks on copper, steel, and aluminum components in plumbing, HVAC, and light industrial applications.

Installation Notes

This brush is used during surface preparation and should be applied before soldering, brazing, or adhesive bonding operations. Always wear appropriate eye protection when using wire or metal-fill brushes to guard against dislodged bristles. Dispose of worn brushes when fill material becomes significantly deformed or bristles begin to shed, as degraded fill reduces cleaning effectiveness and increases debris contamination risk.