Flexi plumbing hoses are rubber pipes surrounded by braided lengths of stainless steels. They are used to connect water to taps and fixtures and are commonly found under the sinks in bathrooms, behind toilets, in laundries and under the kitchen sink. They reduce the stress on pipes by absorbing movement as the rubber inner tubes expand under pressure whilst the stainless steel braid prevents further expansion. They are very versatile, can be bent and shaped, quick to install and started replacing inflexible copper pipes in Australia about 25 years ago.