I need a flexible pipe for the sink.
fles-SI-bi-le — four syllables; stress the second; 'ss' gives a long sustained sound.
Use this when replacing or adding plumbing connections — under a sink, behind a washing machine, or for a shower hose. Flexible pipes (tubi flessibili or trecce) are far easier to install than rigid copper or plastic piping.
Tubo flessibile covers various flexible connectors: treccia (braided flexible hose — for taps and toilets), tubo ondulato (corrugated flexible pipe — for drains), and tubo di scarico flessibile (flexible waste pipe). Specifying the connection size (typically 3/8 or 1/2 inch) and length helps find the right product.
Treccia di collegamento 3/8 da 40 cm per il rubinetto.
3/8-inch braided connector 40cm for the tap.
Treccia (braided flexible hose) is the standard connection between tap and water supply.
Tubo di scarico flessibile per il sifone.
Flexible drain pipe for the U-bend.
Used to connect the waste pipe when the existing configuration doesn't align perfectly.
Tubo per lavatrice da 1.5 metri.
Washing machine hose 1.5 metres.
Standard replacement inlet or outlet hose for Italian washing machines.
Italian plumbing uses a mix of metric and imperial (inches) thread standards, which confuses even experienced DIYers. The 3/8 and 1/2 inch references for tap connections are international standards that persist despite Italy's metric system. Ferramenta owners are skilled at identifying the right fitting from photos or by matching the old component brought in by the customer.