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    Mar 27, 2014, 04:26 AM
    Plumbing supply line question
    When did the flex toilet supply lines start coming out on the market? Who long should the flexible lines last once installed?
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    Mar 27, 2014, 06:07 AM
    Don't know how long on market but mine is over 15 yrs old.

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    Mar 27, 2014, 07:55 AM
    Flexible supplies have been around for some years. They replaced copper and chrome supplies. The advantage of flexible supplies is that they don't have to size and fitted to the fixture. I have yet to have one fail. Cheers, Tom
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