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Used to connect a water supply line to a faucet fixture, toilet or appliances. Several types available.
Plastic type is flexible and inexpensive but not designed for exposed connections.
Ribbed chrome type bends easily without kinking.
Braided type features pre-attached connector nuts at both ends and can be flexed to fit.
Chrome-plated copper or brass tubes are more rigid than other types and are good for exposed applications.
The most common size is 3/8″, with lengths ranging from 6″ to 72″.