risk from a copper pipe with little support?

[MaximMax]

Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice about whether there is any risk from a pipe in a flat I just moved into (not in UK).

Under the kitchen sink, the cold water enters through a copper pipe that has been bent upwards in a weird shape so that it can reach the sink. They’ve done this because a drainage pipe (for a washing machine) is in the way, flush against the wall. The copper pipe isn’t attached to the wall for a good 1.5 feet or so. It also has a heavy-looking brass shut-off valve at the top of it. It seems relatively stable.

I know it’s not a great set-up, but my specific concern is that the pipe might leak (or even burst?) because it has so little support. Any thoughts on whether this is very likely with a copper pipe installed like this?

Very grateful for your help!

 

[Riley]

You are right it doesn’t look good however the likelihood of the stress of the weight of water in the foot and a half of copper pipe I would say there was minimal chance of the copper pipe bursting. I think the thing to question is is it putting any and you stress on the flexible pipe towards the end as it hits the tap

 

[king of pipes]

I would recommend the pipework is removed and plumbed it is quite possible that the existing could cause problems in the future. Kop

 

[rpm]

Good be better

 

[tonyt]

Looking at that I see you are in France - I have seen much worse!

 

[MaximMax]

Thanks everyone for your comments! I’ll look into getting it fixed!

 

[johnduffell]

The main risk i can see would be repeated movement from the water hammer especially in the washer hose would eventually weaken and crack the pipe. Good idea to fix it.