Why you should stop using flexible tap connectors: Stainless Flexi hose fail: Guaranteed to leaks

[@jackflash8756]

Yep- this failed under my elderly parents bath in the middle of the night. The amount of water flooding the upstairs and downstairs was terrifying until I was able run to their place (over a mile away) to cut off the water from the mains. The internal stop-cock was inaccessible , the bathroom sideboard was all tiled up so couldn't access, caused unbelievable stress. Got the plumber to replace it with proper copper-pipe connections.

[@edwardedward7974]

Thanks for the warning !

[@TheInfoworks]

I've only just started to use these as they do make life so mush easier, before these there were problems with the old fibre washers on the tap connectors. Just keep an eye on things I suppose, cheers

[@bootsowen]

I love them, so fast and simple. I have seen some with other types of hoses within, but you don't know until you cut them open. I guess it is better to go with new on these, or gamble!

[@DenisNolan]

Had one of these rupture recently on the hot water side of our mixer tap behind our downstairs sink. Totally destroyed our downstairs floor and sitting room carpet. Seemed like it was a slow leak at somepoint and then completely gave way over night. Braiding was rusted. Unit is only about 3 years old installed in a new home built 2018. We have 3 more in the house all okay so far. Seems like possibly a bad part, or damaged during install. Either way the damage is done.

[@richardbrazeau6733]

Interesting video and I agree that these braided lines do fail. But what is the better solution? Your link is to another similar line so not really a long term solution. :(

[@bootsowen]

I use them everywhere, but it is good to be aware of the problems of the future. they are standard kit and widely accepted. It is worth keeping an eye on them!

[@brianjameson8261]

Thanks a lot for your great service and info...

[@declanmccann7290]

Just came home from a Christmas carol service and the exact thing just happened in my downstairs toilet. Managed to isolate it ( using the screw thingy ) but unfortunately it had done a lot of flooding damage already. I think I'll now look into getting a solid tap connecter. Once bitten, twice shy.

[@bootsowen]

Bad luck there

[@seanflynn7832]

hi there your right my mum had one burst on her and lucky i live next door as it was shooting out water everywhere about 12 years the flexi been there i never new they burst have to start checking them now for burn marks as there was one more burn mark on it as well....not good if you was away or on holiday hay??

[@orymemotivationalvideosart7940]

hello and thank you very very much , all the way from south Africa 🇿🇦 u helped

[@bootsowen]

Great

[@MDA-v6p]

Can I remove snap or quick connector with steal duct clamp because quick connector keeps popping off.

[@bootsowen]

I don’t understand your question

[@seanosuilleabhainemerald]

What is the alternative for a tap that requires a M10 x 1/2″ BSP?

[@bootsowen]

A solid copper and brass screw pipe into the tap body and then copper or pushfit from there. Or just be aware of the potential issue and keep an eye out. These hoses are everywhere and they are cheap.

[@ytrew9717]

what did you do with those brass thing?

[@Do_not_assume]

they shouldn't fail because they're not supposed to be messed around with. but thanks for the caveat

[@bootsowen]

This one hadn't been touched since installation, 10 or 15 years.

[@jensschroder8214]

Do not kink or twist the Stainless Flexi hose. Without metal fabrics they are not stable.

[@wormwood6424]

After how many years though...

[@bootsowen]

12

[@wormwood6424]

@@bootsowen that's a good innings though , you have to admit?

[@chrispixx]

These are not a lifetime solution. They are supposed to be replaced every 10 years.

[@bootsowen]

and how many people know that and replace them?

[@colinbrittain443]

This exact thing happened to us, the chinese stainless steel braid (ha! ha!)rotted away and hey presto flooded kitchen at 02-00 am. I am working to eradicate these wherever I find them.

[@bootsowen]

But they are so easy to fit!