Anti burst flexi hoses
With burst flexi hoses being such a difficulty, notably in strata and residential conditions, Steve Manning and I’ve been researching methods to cut back the danger of injury.
Now we have examined various shut of valves however over the weekend whereas in at Commerce Hyperlink Plumbing Provides I struck up a dialog with the shop supervisor and he or she launched me to a brand new vary of anti-burst flexi hoses.
They carry two totally different variations with the second solely arriving at shops final week.
One model has a patented water shut off machine which shuts off water provide when water connector leaks at over 9 Litres per minute. In addition they declare that the superior polymer braiding used on the hose will forestall rust harm.
Each fashions I noticed had been appropriate for each scorching & chilly water with an working temperature as much as 90 levels Celsius for better warmth resistance.
One model had a PEX interior tube with 8mm bore for longer life and improved power. This one had a 7 yr hose guarantee from the date of buy and was WaterMark authorised. AS/NZS 3499:2006. WMKA21270.
One other profit is that the brass fittings are lead free making it safer when consuming the water.
The fee at $7.50 for a 300mm (1 foot) lengthy flexi hose appeared cheap.
You will notice from the photograph I took in retailer that one mannequin even has a wing nut in order that it’s simpler to slot in tight areas.
Please take into account altering out any current flexi hoses with these new anti-burst ones the place the previous ones are greater than 5 years previous and save your self (and or your strata neighbours) the heartache of coming dwelling to a flooded mess.
