Schaefer Brush 14418 Wire Tube Brush 1.5in Dia 15in Oal

Product Description

The SCHAEFER BRUSH 14418 is a long handle wire tube brush constructed with stainless steel fill and a stainless steel shank, built for cleaning tubes, bores, and pipe interiors where corrosion resistance and durability are required. The brush head measures 1.5 inches in diameter and 3 inches in length, with a 15-inch overall length that allows reach into deep or confined passages. Wire diameter is 0.007 inches, providing firm yet controlled scrubbing action. A single spiral winding pattern distributes bristle contact evenly around the tube wall. This tool is used by HVAC technicians, plumbers, and pipefitters for cleaning heat exchanger tubes, pipe ends, and fittings prior to soldering, brazing, or inspection.

This tube brush is suited for residential and light commercial maintenance tasks. Common applications include cleaning copper pipe ends before soldering, removing scale or debris from heat exchanger tubes, and prepping threaded or smooth bore connections. The 15-inch overall length accommodates deeper tube runs where standard-length brushes cannot reach. The stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for use with water, refrigerant-side components, and mildly corrosive environments.

Key Features

• Stainless steel fill wires resist corrosion for use in wet or harsh environments
• 0.007 inch wire diameter delivers firm scrubbing without damaging soft metal tube walls
• Single spiral design ensures even bristle distribution and consistent bore contact
• 1.5 inch brush diameter fits standard nominal pipe and tube sizes
• 15 inch overall length provides reach into deep tube passages
• Stainless steel shank at 0.188 inch diameter for secure chuck or handle attachment

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose OEM-style tube brush suitable for cleaning copper, steel, and similarly sized bore tubes and pipe ends in HVAC, plumbing, and industrial maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

This brush is used by HVAC technicians, plumbers, and pipefitters as a hand tool or with a power drill chuck via the shank. Always de-energize and isolate the system before accessing heat exchanger tubes or pressurized pipe assemblies. Inspect the brush for bent or broken wires before each use to avoid leaving debris inside the bore. Follow applicable codes such as IFGC or IPC when working on gas or potable water systems.