In a bold move set to challenge the plumbing industry's status quo, Ridgeline has launched its new product, the Ridgeline Tap Connector, a flexible, full-bore, corrugated stainless-steel connector that redefines how tap connections should perform.

Ridgeline comes from the same team behind Flexigas, a trusted name in flexible gas pipe systems, and is backed by a design team with a proven track record of developing innovative gas installation solutions and CSST technology. Now, that same forward-thinking engineering expertise is being applied to the water plumbing sector, with Ridgeline set to bring smarter, more reliable solutions to installers and specifiers alike.

For decades, the default choice for plumbers has been braided tap connectors: quick to install and readily available, they've become a standard fixture in kitchens and bathrooms across the UK. However, these traditional solutions come with significant compromises, from flow restriction due to internal rubber linings to premature failure caused by kinks, frays, or pressure fatigue.

Rethinking the Industry Standard

Today's installers and specifiers are under increasing pressure to balance speed, reliability, water quality, and sustainability in every job, whether residential, commercial, or retrofit. With growing scrutiny around microplastics, taste contaminants, and long-term performance, there's never been a better time for innovation.

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Ridgeline's Tap Connector meets this moment head-on.

The Future of Tap Connections: Why Ridgeline Is A Superior Choice

The Ridgeline Tap Connector is not just an alternative; it's a superior, long-term solution to both braided tap connectors and copper piping, combining the best of both worlds with none of their drawbacks.

Key Benefits Over Braided Tap Connectors:

• No internal rubber: Delivers better water quality, no leaching, and improved taste.

• Full-bore design: Higher flow rate and reduced pressure loss.

• Completely kink-proof and fray-proof: Ensures safer, longer-lasting installs.

• Unmatched durability: Designed to last a lifetime with no maintenance.

• Flexible & easy to install: Just as quick to fit as braided connectors, even in tight spaces.

Key Benefits Over Copper Pipework:

• Zero hot works required: Safer and quicker to install, no soldering needed.

• Superior flexibility: Adapts to awkward layouts and tight voids with ease.

• Cleaner water: No corrosion, no build-up, and a cleaner taste than copper.

• Healthier and reliable: No internal liners or seals to degrade over time.

Approved by KIWA and WRAS, Ridgeline Tap Connectors are available in a wide range of sizes and fittings, including 15mm, 22mm, ½", and ¾" options, with lengths from 300mm to 500mm, plus ISO, compression and BSP-compatible ends.

Why Now?

Braided connectors are cheap and familiar, but they're not built to last, or to support modern standards of water hygiene, pressure consistency, or sustainability. Copper is reliable, but labour-intensive. Ridgeline bridges this gap: it installs in minutes, performs for decades, and protects water quality from day one.

Available now via Ridgeline distributors and select merchants. For trade enquiries or technical specifications, visit RidgelineTubes.com or contact: Melanie Collins, General Manager, Ridgeline on 01625 70 71 72 or email [email protected]