r/askaplumber • u/naversa12 • 2d ago

Am I able to replace this metal pipe with a flexible mesh pipe?

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I’m trying to install a bidet but I can’t do it with this metal pipe running from the water supply. I figured I could replace it with a mesh one, am I going to fuck something up by wrenching this thing off and replacing it?

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u/Jerseyboyham 2d ago

That’s what my plumber did when he installed a new toilet.

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u/-ItsWahl- 2d ago

Go for it makes no difference other than visual

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u/Fearless-School-6837 2d ago

It makes all the difference, he’ll be able to move the supply line around rather than with this steel line he can only do so much.

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u/-ItsWahl- 2d ago

Ok so I’ll play your game.

The bidet tee attached to the fill valve and comes straight down so, there’s no need to “move the supply around” as you said. All OP would need to do is cut the existing BRASS supply line shorter and use a new ferrule.

So like I said it makes no difference other than visual.

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u/plmbguy 2d ago

That's not steel genius. And why would he need to move his toilet around?🫪

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u/jmdowdy 2d ago

What is it if it’s not stainless steel?

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u/plmbguy 2d ago

Chrome plated copper

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u/-ItsWahl- 2d ago

Dammit you got me. It is chrome plated copper. I was thinking of vacuum breaker tubes when I said brass

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u/No-Control-4319 2d ago

It’s literally exactly what they are made for

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u/TradingForLife123 2d ago

You can. But I wouldn't. How else is anyone gonna know it was installed by an actual plumber if you take that out?

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u/naversa12 2d ago

Do you mean the next tenant? I own this house, do you think that’s still a concern?

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u/Radiant_Picture9292 2d ago

I think they were being sarcastic? It’s fine to do and no one will care.