Flex kinked around framing or pipe

A kinked flex run needs a smoother route. Do not force flex around framing or pipe until the bend radius is acceptable.

Stop if

• This flex is kinked around [framing/pipe]. Do you want it rerouted or replaced?

Watch out

• Do not crush or twist flex to make it fit.

Check

• Find what is causing the pinch/kink.
• Reroute if there is a cleaner path.
• Add support near the bend if needed.
• Replace damaged flex if liner is creased/torn.
• Ask before squeezing around another trade.

Steps

• Find what is causing the pinch/kink.
• Reroute if there is a cleaner path.
• Add support near the bend if needed.
• Replace damaged flex if liner is creased/torn.
• Ask before squeezing around another trade.

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