Compression va Flex Lines

[Chefwong]

Do you feel that a compression line is more reliable than a flex water supply line ?

I tend to use the flexies for sinks in counters, anything not exposed.
If exposed, takes a bit more time, but I use the tube/compression setup.

Curious if one system is generally more reliable than the latter...

 

[Terry]

Solid risers last longer, and they are harder to install.
Water flex is quieter, and you can point them into a bucket and drain the gunk out before connecting the faucet.

Do not install Floodsafe water supplies. They shutoff for no reason. They don't work with toilets at all.
And the connectors on them can break.

 

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[Dunbar Plumbing]

I quit installing the solid ones 10+ years ago. Flex supply for all applications.

 

[hj]

Both systems are "reliable" otherwise contractors would NOT use the flexible ones. It is possible to have unique problems with the "compression" risers.