Schaefer Brush 14402 Wire Tube Brush 3x1/4 in Ss

Product Description

The SCHAEFER BRUSH 14402 is a stainless steel long handle wire tube brush designed for cleaning the interior of small-diameter tubes, ports, and fittings. The brush features a 3-inch brush length and a 1/4-inch brush diameter, making it well suited for accessing narrow passages in HVAC coil tubing, refrigeration components, plumbing fittings, and similar small-bore applications. A single-spiral fill pattern and 0.005-inch stainless steel wire filaments provide consistent scrubbing action without excessive material removal. The stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet or chemically active environments. At 15 inches overall length, the long handle gives technicians reach into recessed or confined locations without additional tooling. Licensed trade professionals and skilled service technicians are the primary users of this type of brush.

This brush is used in residential and light commercial service work wherever small-diameter tube interiors need cleaning, deburring, or flux removal before soldering or brazing. Common applications include copper tubing preparation in plumbing and refrigeration, cleaning threaded ports in HVAC valve bodies, and removing scale or debris from heat exchanger tubes. The 1/4-inch diameter fits standard small-bore tubing and fittings found across plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration service work. The stainless steel fill material handles both dry and wet cleaning scenarios.

Key Features

• 3-inch brush length and 1/4-inch brush diameter for small-bore tube cleaning
• 15-inch overall length provides extended reach into confined or recessed areas
• Single-spiral fill pattern with 0.005-inch stainless steel wire filaments
• Stainless steel fill and shank material resist corrosion in wet environments
• 0.13-inch shank diameter compatible with standard drill chucks and handle fittings
• Sold individually — package quantity of 1

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style cleaning tool for small-diameter tube and fitting applications in HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration service work.

Installation Notes

This brush is used by HVAC technicians, plumbers, and refrigeration mechanics for tube preparation and cleaning. Always depressurize and drain lines before brushing tubing or fittings. Insert the brush slowly into the tube bore and use a rotating motion for even cleaning. If driving with a power drill, use low speed to avoid bending the shank or distorting the fill spiral.