Schaefer Brush 14406 Wire Tube Brush 3x0.5 in Ss Single Spiral

Product Description

The SCHAEFER BRUSH 14406 is a single-spiral wire tube brush designed for cleaning the interior of tubes, pipes, and small-bore passages. The brush head measures 3 inches in length with a 1/2 inch diameter, and the stainless steel fill provides durable scrubbing action against scale, debris, and residue. The full tool reaches 15 inches overall, giving technicians the reach needed to service heat exchanger tubes, refrigeration coils, and similar confined passages without secondary extensions. Licensed HVAC technicians, plumbers, and refrigeration service pros are the primary users of this tool in routine maintenance and pre-inspection cleaning tasks.

This tube brush is suited for residential and light commercial service applications where small-bore tube cleaning is required. Typical uses include cleaning heat exchanger flue tubes, condenser coil passages, copper tubing fittings, and drain line openings. The 15 inch overall length accommodates common tube depths encountered in furnace and boiler heat exchangers as well as hydronic piping assemblies. The stainless steel fill material resists corrosion, making it appropriate for wet or chemically active environments such as condensate drain systems or refrigerant circuit components.

Key Features

• 3 inch brush length with 1/2 inch diameter for small-bore tube cleaning
• 15 inch overall length provides extended reach into tube assemblies
• Single-spiral construction with one bristle spiral for consistent interior contact
• Stainless steel fill material resists corrosion and chemical exposure
• Stainless steel shank with 0.17 inch shank diameter for use with compatible handles or chucks

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style maintenance brush for use in residential and light commercial applications requiring a 1/2 inch diameter tube brush with a straight stainless steel shank.

Installation Notes

This brush is used by HVAC technicians, plumbers, and refrigeration mechanics during routine cleaning and maintenance procedures. Always shut down and de-energize associated equipment before inserting any tool into heat exchanger tubes, drain passages, or refrigeration circuit components. The shank diameter is 0.17 inches and may be used with compatible drill chucks or manual handles rated for that shank size. Avoid using excessive force against tube walls to prevent deformation of soft copper or aluminum tube materials.