I have to epoxy some #4 rebar dowels into an existing foundation so it ties into the new footing I will be pouring. Here in Los Angeles, this task has to be observed by a Deputy Inspector and signed off… so I want to be very prepared. It’s my understanding that the 5/8 inch hole must be reamed with a brush to loosen debris. Can I use the same 1/2 inch brush I use to ream out and brighten copper fittings? Or should I be looking for a specific type of brush made for this specific endeavor? It’s also my understanding that the hole must be blown out with a special nozzle — one that blows air not only out the end of the shaft but also along the length of the shaft. Does anyone know where I might buy this tool? Thanks in advance!
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check your masonry supplier where you'll get the epoxy, they may have these.
Simpson sells brushes for just this thing. Essentially a slightly oversize brush with nylon bristles. An undersized brush will have a hard time loosening the crud. According to simpson, when epoxying you drill, blow out the dust, brush, blow out the dust again and add epoxy.
Good blowing
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Simpson sells the epoxy you need along with the mixing tips and brushes. The air nozzle we use is a long tube that screws into the end of our standard air blowers. Interstate Pneumatics or Amflo make these. I get mine at White Cap, but have seen them at Lowe's and Home Depot.