Schaefer Brush 09549-12 Power Fitting Cleaning Brush 1in

Product Description

The SCHAEFER BRUSH 09549-12 is a carbon steel power fitting and cleaning brush designed for use with power tools to clean and prep pipe fittings, tubing ends, and refrigeration line components. It features a 1/4-inch shank diameter with a hex shaft stem for secure chuck engagement during rotary cleaning operations. The brush measures 3.125 inches in overall length and delivers a 1.1875-inch actual brush diameter to match a 1-inch inside diameter fitting. At 0.05 pounds, it is a lightweight single-piece consumable used by HVAC and refrigeration technicians during installation and service work.

This brush is suited for residential and light commercial HVAC and refrigeration applications where copper tubing and fittings require mechanical cleaning before brazing or assembly. The hex shaft stem allows use with standard power drills or hex-drive tools, making it a common choice during new refrigerant line installations, coil changeouts, and service calls where fitting cleanliness is critical to a leak-free braze joint. The 1.1875-inch brush diameter is sized to clean the inside of 1-inch nominal pipe or tubing fittings.

Key Features

• Carbon steel bristle construction for effective mechanical cleaning of copper and light ferrous fittings
• 1/4-inch hex shaft stem for positive engagement with power drills and hex-drive chucks
• 1-inch inside diameter fit with 1.1875-inch actual brush diameter for consistent contact
• 3.125-inch overall length provides reach into standard fitting sockets
• Lightweight at 0.05 pounds — single-use consumable format

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement fitting and cleaning brush for 1-inch inside diameter pipe fittings and refrigeration tubing connections in standard HVAC and refrigeration service applications.

Installation Notes

This brush is installed by HVAC and refrigeration technicians using a standard power drill or hex-drive tool. Ensure the system is fully depressurized and all refrigerant has been recovered before cleaning fittings on an active refrigerant circuit. Chuck the hex shaft securely before operating at low speed to avoid bristle flare or chuck slippage. Replace the brush when bristles show visible wear or no longer make full contact with the fitting interior wall.