Are flexi tails that come with new kitchen taps up to par?

[Mr Sparkle]

Generally speaking, are flexi tails that come with a new kitchen taps any good?

Or do professional plumbers bin these and use a branded type?

I want to do the job once and not have to worry for at least 2 years.

 

[Mottie]

I've never had a problem with fitting the supplied flexi-tails. I’m not a professional plumber though but I’ve fitted at least half a dozen sets of taps. I would have thought that they should last at least two years.

 

[denso13]

Generally speaking, are flexi tails that come with a new kitchen taps any good?

Yes, although if it is perhaps the cheapest of cheap taps then they won't be top quality, just like the taps.

 

[fixitflav]

Generally speaking, are flexi tails that come with a new kitchen taps any good?

Or do professional plumbers bin these and use a branded type?

I want to do the job once and not have to worry for at least 2 years.

Better still if possible use rigid pipework. Need some patience (and skill) fitting them, but will last indefinitely. And if the taps are at all wobbly, like on a thin stainless steel sink, it will improve things.

 

[Madrab]

Just ensure it's WRAS approved, if it is the tails have to be too.

 

[dilalio]

Biggest cause of insurance flood claims but they all come with them so just fit them as that's what customer is paying for.

Less strain on them the better.