Schaefer Brush 14616 Brass Wire Tube Brush 1-1/4 in

Product Description

The SCHAEFER BRUSH 14616 is a brass long handle wire tube brush designed for cleaning the interior of tubes, pipes, and bores. The brush head measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter and 3 inches in length, with a 15-inch overall length that allows reach into deep passages without requiring additional extensions. Brass fill material makes it well suited for cleaning softer metals and delicate bore surfaces where steel bristles would cause damage or unwanted contamination. The 0.008-inch wire diameter provides flexible, thorough contact with bore walls. A 3/8-inch brass shank connects to standard drill chucks or handles for powered or manual use. HVAC technicians, plumbers, and pipe fitters commonly use this type of brush for flux removal, tube prep, and bore cleaning during maintenance and installation work.

This brush is appropriate for use on copper tubing, condenser tube sheets, heat exchanger tubes, and similar bore cleaning applications found in both residential and light commercial mechanical systems. The single spiral configuration distributes the brass bristles evenly around the bore circumference, producing consistent scrubbing action with each pass. Its 15-inch overall length suits deep-reach applications where short brushes cannot access the full interior of a tube or fitting.

Key Features

• Brass fill material resists corrosion and will not contaminate copper or soft-metal surfaces
• 1-1/4 inch brush diameter fits standard tube and bore sizes common in HVAC and plumbing work
• 3-inch brush length provides extended contact surface for thorough cleaning in a single pass
• 15-inch overall length allows deep reach into tubes, headers, and heat exchanger passes
• Single spiral design delivers uniform bristle coverage around the full bore circumference
• 0.188-inch brass shank is compatible with standard drill chucks and handle fittings

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement brush for use in tube and bore cleaning applications where a 1-1/4 inch diameter, single spiral brass wire brush is required.

Installation Notes

Licensed HVAC technicians and plumbers typically use wire tube brushes during system service, tube sheet maintenance, or pre-solder tube preparation. Before use, isolate and de-pressurize any system being serviced and allow components to reach a safe handling temperature. The brass shank is compatible with standard drill chucks for powered cleaning or can be used by hand. Avoid using this brush on surfaces where brass contamination is not acceptable.