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use of flexible hoses
Jul 20^th, 2010, 8:58pm

I am installing a new WC in a flat and the cistern will be fed from the side directly from the adjacent high pressure rising main. Some web advisers seem to say that connecting the cistern direct to the rising main with a flexible hose is a definite no-no, whilst others say it's jut fine, and that the only problem occurs when the feed pressure is too low. I'm confused. Which is it?

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thescruff Global Moderator Trade Member Author Offline Who said plumbing was easy. Posts: 6037 Total Thanks: 147 For This Post: 0 Gender: Trade: Plumber	Re: use of flexible hoses Reply #1 - Jul 20^th, 2010, 11:27pm It's fine, but make sure the pipe is well fixed or you'll get water hammer.
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CWatters Super Member Offline "Daddy fick it" says James Posts: 5150 Total Thanks: 58 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: use of flexible hoses Reply #2 - Jul 21^st, 2010, 12:35pm Quote: directly from the adjacent high pressure rising main How high? Cistern might be noisy without a pressure reducer.
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