Schaefer Brush 14456 Wire Tube Brush 1-1/4 in Stainless

Product Description

The SCHAEFER BRUSH 14456 is a long handle stainless steel wire tube brush designed for cleaning the interior of tubes, pipes, and cylindrical passages. The brush head measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter and 3 inches in length, with a 27-inch overall length that allows reach into deep or confined passages without auxiliary extensions. A single-spiral fill pattern with 0.007-inch diameter stainless steel wire delivers consistent scrubbing contact along the bore wall. The 3/8-inch (0.188-inch decimal) stainless steel shank resists corrosion in wet or chemical environments. HVAC technicians, plumbers, and refrigeration mechanics reach for this style of brush when clearing scale, flux residue, or debris from heat exchanger tubes, condenser tubes, and similar cylindrical ports.

This brush is suited for light industrial and trade service applications where a combination of reach and stiffness is needed. The 27-inch overall length makes it practical for accessing tube bundles in commercial HVAC coils, boiler fire tubes, and similar equipment without disassembly. The stainless steel fill and shank hold up against mild acids, flux cleaners, and water-based solvents commonly used during coil cleaning and pipe preparation procedures.

Key Features

• 1-1/4 inch brush diameter fits standard tube and pipe bore sizes common in HVAC and plumbing service
• 3 inch brush length provides thorough contact across the cleaning zone in a single pass
• 27 inch overall length allows deep reach into tube bundles and confined equipment cavities
• Single-spiral construction with one stem wire for uniform bristle pressure around the bore wall
• 0.007 inch stainless steel wire diameter balances flexibility with scrubbing abrasion
• Stainless steel shank resists corrosion from flux, moisture, and mild cleaning agents

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tube brush for use in HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration service applications requiring a 1-1/4 inch bore cleaning tool with extended reach.

Installation Notes

This brush is a hand-operated or drill-driven cleaning tool; confirm rotational direction is compatible with the spiral orientation before attaching to a power driver. Wear appropriate eye and hand protection when brushing tubes that may contain scale, flux, or chemical residue. Inspect the shank and fill for wear or deformation before each use and replace the brush if wires are bent, splayed, or broken, as damaged bristles reduce cleaning effectiveness and can leave debris inside the tube.