Supply lines for water heater: Braided ones

What is advisabilty for using the stainless steel braided supply line on a hot water tank?

Personally I have never used them but I think, not positive, the ID is smaller than copper pipe which would reduce your flow.

There have been reports of the lining breaking down over time most likely due to the heat of the water.

Substantial gains have been made in quality since the early flex lines for water heaters. I believe their use is mandated in California for seismic reasons as is earthquake straps. Here there is no requirement for them and I do not use them.