Flexi tail

[ptfe]

Hi all
Sometime soon I will be replacing syphon on my WC If you refer to my picture, does anyone think the flexi tail on the inlet was installed with too much of a bend ? I have heard it is not recommended and they have more chance of failing like that. And I am thinking I will stress it again when I re-attach it. Would welcome any other suggestions if you think it is not advisable.
Thanks

 

[SimonG]

I would prefer hard pipe, but that's just me. Doesn't look good, but it doesn't look too stressed.

More of a concern is the flexi pan connector into the wall.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

it should be fine but as above or if you can replace it

 

[ptfe]

Thanks Simon for your input. Hadn't got onto the pan connector yet as so far it seems sound but I am expecting a bit of bother when it needs changed!

 

[dancinplumba]

Try not to use the isolator, usually they leak. Turn off at the stopcock instead

 

[snowhead]

I'd change the flexi anyway, as above the isolator will leak if ever you need to use it.

 

[ptfe]

Thanks for the tip

 

[ptfe]

Sounds a good idea to replace flexi at same time. Some parts of that bathroom install look a bit of bodge but I will take the forum view that the inlet part is acceptable. Thanks for coming back.

 

[stevetheplumber]

get a brass tailed ball valve the plastic ones are naf