My current 10 year old dishwasher connects to a copper intake pipe that in-turn uses a compression fitting to connects to a Mini-Rester. The opposite side of the Mini-Rester is connected to a shut off valve under the kitchen sink.

I am preparing to buy a new dishwasher. The new dishwasher comes with a braided stainless steel supply line. Should I attempt to remove the copper pipe that links the existing dishwasher to the Mini-Rester, and then instead attach the new braided stainless steel supply line to connect the new dishwasher to the Mini-Rester?

I am unsure whether there is a down-side to using braided stainless steel supply line with a Mini-Rester.

I don't yet know whether the current copper intake pipe will have enough flexibility to reach the intake valve on the new dishwasher.

As long as the braided line has the same connections, use it. I will work better than the copper line with our Mini-restor.

Thank you. It is helpful to have input from people with experience.



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Mini-Restors are needed because the solenoid valve close so fast it causes a spike in water pressure. They are needed for clothes washers too. You are wise to use them.

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Braided line have a certain amount of "expansion" so they will sometimes absorb the water hammer.

A 'braided line' is merely a braided (usually stainles steel) 'overlay' of a vinyl tube.

They look pretty, and may help prevent a blowout, but need replacement every 5 years as per their manufacture's instructions as the vinyl itself WILL flex and expand/contract will normal usage as well as deteriorate with exposure to chloramine.

These issues are exacerbated by hot water.

Do not be bedazzled with the promise of a quick and easy installation as opposed to a lifetime installation.

Copper supplies may be reused indefinately.


While the following video is specific to faucets the principle is CORRECT.


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FIVE years? Mine has been in there for20 years.

pvc inner core = MINIMALLY acceptable

(note the 160 deg. F. rating)

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vinyl inner core with 'dummy' external s/s a la big box store = junk


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Chromed copper supply lines seem most rugged if you are up to it. I have been told it is not difficult, but my only experience was removing. They were not easy to remove, but I did not know what I was doing.

Braided stainless is over a rubber-like tube. So the reliability would vary based on hidden parts. I have suspected that corrugated stainless or copper would be a nice thing for bathroom supply lines. They are strongly preferred for water heaters.

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