Schaefer Brush 14614 Brass Wire Tube Brush 1 in 15 in Oal

Product Description

The SCHAEFER BRUSH 14614 is a single-spiral brass wire tube brush designed for cleaning the interior of tubes, pipes, and fittings in HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration applications. The brush head measures 1 inch in diameter and 3 inches in length, with a 15-inch overall length that provides extended reach into deep or confined passages. Wire diameter is 0.006 inches, producing a flexible, fine-bristle action suited for removing scale, flux residue, and light deposits without aggressive abrasion. Both the fill material and shank are brass, making this brush compatible with copper and other soft-metal tube work where ferrous brush material would be inappropriate.

This brush is well suited for residential and light commercial trade work where technicians need to clean copper tubing, condenser tubes, heat exchanger ports, or small-diameter pipe fittings before brazing or soldering. The 15-inch overall length allows access to recessed tube ends inside equipment cabinets or coil assemblies. The 0.188-inch shank diameter fits standard drill chucks and rotary tool holders, so the brush can be driven by hand or by low-speed rotary equipment. HVAC technicians, plumbers, and refrigeration mechanics are the primary users.

Key Features

• Single-spiral brass fill construction resists corrosion and is safe on copper and soft-metal tubing
• 1 inch brush diameter cleans standard tube and fitting interiors
• 3 inch brush length provides thorough coverage along the cleaned surface
• 15 inch overall length delivers extended reach into cabinets and assemblies
• 0.188 inch shank diameter fits standard drill chucks for power or hand use
• Fine 0.006 inch wire diameter removes flux, scale, and light deposits without over-abrading soft metals

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style tube brush for use in HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration service where a 1-inch diameter brass wire brush with a standard rotary shank is required.

Installation Notes

This brush is typically used by HVAC technicians, plumbers, and refrigeration mechanics during pipe preparation and maintenance. When using with a rotary tool or drill, select a low speed setting to avoid brush distortion or filament breakage. Ensure the tube or fitting being cleaned is depressurized and, where applicable, isolated from the system before brushing. Wear appropriate eye protection during use to guard against wire filament fragments.