It didn't take long for Sami Abdul's home to flood after a flexi pipe burst in his Melbourne home. 9News
Five months on and the 79-year-old has had to replace light fittings and flooring in his upstairs bathroom.
It's not an unique occurrence, with a peak insurance body telling 9News that burst flexi-hoses are a very "common issue".It didn't take long for Sami Abdul's home to flood after a flexi pipe burst in his Melbourne home.They are a common style of plumbing fitting which are used to connect water to taps and fixtures.According to insurance company Suncorp, burst flexi pipes account for one in 10 of their water claims.
"Burst flexi-hoses are unfortunately common, but they don't have to be," Suncorp Insurance Head of Home Claims Steven Hussey said.Flexi-hoses are a common style of plumbing fitting which are used to connect water to taps and fixtures."Most flexi-hoses burst due to the breakdown of the external braiding material due to rust and corrosion or the effects of twisting, kinking or stretching – things that can all be monitored and prevented with ongoing care and maintenance.
"As part of most insurance policies home owners have to keep home in working order, and make sure fittings aren't showing signs of wear and tear," he said.Continue reading
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