Originally Posted By: OIMO
I have not come across braided stainless steel burst-resistant water hoses for clothes washers but that sounds worthy of investigation as the previous occupants washing machine leaked so much water that the floor had to be replaced.

Here's an example on Amazon.com (searched Amazon/UK, but no hits). On this side of the pond, can be found at any plumbing supply house, or big box home improvement, like Home Depot, Lowe's etc. And, naturally, eBay. If you have an icemaker on your refrigerator, don't forget to get one for its water line (that's what burst in my bro-in-law's house ... entire Pergo floor had to be replaced).
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