I think in my case it was just a cheaply made piece.  The line itself didn't 
explode, the end blew out of the fitting that screwed on to the bottom of the 
tank.  If I had put the line on with a wrench or pliers I'd take the blame.  
But, I only put it on by hand and I didn't put the force to it.  It worked fine 
for about 2 years I guess it was and then it started dripping one day.  The 
next day it came apart.  I replaced it with the braided style this time.  I 
normally carry a couple of the braided lines in my plumbing box but for some 
reason I didn't have one handy when I replaced the toilet.  

Lucky for us I heard it pop and while it's hard to turn off the shut off while 
you're being hosed with cold water, I was able to clean up the mess before any 
damage.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Alan & Terrie Robbins 
  To: [email protected] 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 7:39 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] toilet supply line exploded


    
  So what does the manufacturer of these lines say? Does anything have to do
  with type or hardness of water?

  Al
  -----Original Message-----
  From: [email protected]
  [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Scott Howell
  Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 7:09 PM
  To: [email protected]
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] toilet supply line exploded

  I have been using the brayed hoses and so far and knock on wood, none have
  failed.
  On Jan 5, 2010, at 6:49 PM, Bob Kennedy wrote:

  > I had the same problem and mine was only a little over 2 years.
  >

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