safe to leave isolation valve turned off on flexible pipe?

[glittergirl]

Hi I have a problem with my flexible pipes on my sink. They need replacing but we are going on holiday so won't be able to get this done till we get back. Is it safe to leave isolation valve turned off on flexible pipe connected taps for a longer period as it will be 2 weeks? Will it cause any issues or are they only supposed to be switched off for very short periods. Sorry if it's a silly question but I am a bit of a novice with plumbing.

 

[PETE 123]

Some one next door to me turned uncapped isolation valves off and while he left room they turned on and flooded room lucky it was a bit of a bulding site
the sealing seal in valve sort of got spring loaded and opened valve back up.

 

[cjg]

never heard that one before,,,anyway glittergirl just turn your stop tap off, then all water is off in the house.

 

[glittergirl]

never heard that one before,,,anyway glittergirl just turn your stop tap off, then all water is off in the house.

The problem is my mom is coming to look after the plants so I need to keep the stop tap on if possible.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

turn the iso off eg horizontal and leave the tap open with everything still connected eg flexis

 

[glittergirl]

turn the iso off eg horizontal and leave the tap open with everything still connected eg flexis

Thank you, I'll do that.