Flexi question

[dormermike]

Hello

This may be a silly question!

I've just fitted an IKEA tap and had to change the copper pipework to meet the Flexi hoses that came with the tap. One has a very slight bend in it, and the other s taught but not stretched. It feels loose when "plucked", but is essentially dead straight - is that ok, or are they supposed to have a little bend to them ideally?

Thanks

 

[terryplumb]

Bends ,particularly sharp bends,on flexible hoses will restrict flow . Being straight is fine if not stretched.

 

[dormermike]

Thank you, that puts my mind at ease.