Schaefer Brush 14656 Brass Wire Tube Brush 1-1/4 in

Product Description

The SCHAEFER BRUSH 14656 is a single-spiral brass wire tube brush built for cleaning the interior of tubes, pipes, and ports where a long reach is required. The brush head measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter and 3 inches in length, while the full assembly extends 27 inches overall, giving technicians the reach needed to service deep or hard-to-access passages. The fill material and shank are both brass, making this brush well-suited for applications where ferrous wire contact must be avoided. Wire diameter is 0.008 inches, providing moderate abrasion for light-to-medium deposit removal without aggressive bore damage. At 0.24 pounds, it is lightweight and easy to handle during service work.

This tube brush is commonly used by HVAC technicians, plumbers, and refrigeration service professionals to clean heat exchanger tubes, condensate drain ports, copper pipe ends, and similar cylindrical passages. The 3/8 inch shank diameter accepts standard drill chucks or can be worked by hand. The single-spiral configuration channels debris out of the bore as the brush rotates, keeping the work area clear during the cleaning pass. Its brass construction resists corrosion and is safe for use on copper, brass, and soft alloy surfaces.

Key Features

• 1-1/4 inch brush diameter cleans standard tube and pipe bores
• 3 inch brush length covers an effective cleaning zone per pass
• 27 inch overall length provides extended reach into deep passages
• Single-spiral design channels debris out of the bore during rotation
• Brass fill wire and brass shank — safe on copper, brass, and soft alloy surfaces
• 0.008 inch wire diameter delivers controlled abrasion without excessive bore wear

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-use tube brush suitable for cleaning cylindrical passages in HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration service applications where a 1-1/4 inch diameter, single-spiral brass brush is required.

Installation Notes

This brush is typically used by HVAC technicians, plumbers, and refrigeration mechanics during routine maintenance or system cleaning. The 3/8 inch shank can be chucked into a standard hand drill or used manually depending on application requirements. Always ensure the system or component being serviced is depressurized and de-energized before inserting the brush into any tube or port. Avoid forcing the brush through bores significantly smaller than 1-1/4 inches, as this can distort the spiral and reduce cleaning effectiveness.