Bathroom Supply Lines

4/2/2020 (Permalink)

Bathroom supply lines are made of both solid and flexible materials. The lifespan of a supply line depends on the material and whether or not it was properly installed.

The material and texture of a supply line will affect how long it will last. Solid supply lines can last for decades, whereas flexible lines are less durable and a bit more cost-effective to replace. Choose from the following materials:

Braided stainless steel

Chromed copper

Copper

CPVC

Flexible Copper

PEX

Solid copper lines are much more expensive than solid CPVC lines or flexible materials. In general, solid lines are used for long runs, and flexible lines are better suited for short distances.

Supply lines may succumb to a particular type of damage due to the line material. More common types of damage involving lines and fittings include:

Corroded braided metal hoses

Separated brass barbed fittings due to stress corrosion

Broken plastic coupling nuts

Burst supply lines

All of these types of damage can cause a bathroom leak and Category One (clean water) damage.

Replace lines if you experience a pipe burst or other supply line damage. Depending on the material, Victor Valley homeowners should consider calling SERVPRO of Hesperia / Apple Valley / Barstow / Twentynine Palms. Our expert technicians have the knowledge and tools to quickly and efficiently dry-out and repair a bathroom due to a ruptured supply line.