I was just jumping on this forum to lambaste Watts Floodsafe valve on my Toto toilet that I installed exactly 2 years ago. My angle valve cracked this morning and after replacing it with a new valve I re-attached the toilet floodsafe line and slooooowwwly turned the water back on and it was streaming water like crazy from the plastic connection to the toilet. After loosening and re-tightening that connection 4-5 times, I finally got fed-up and figured I would replace the Floodsafe line and also tell HD that I think it stinks that the line failed in 2 years. Well imagine my surprise when I discovered HD no longer carries Floodsafe by Watts. I jumped on this forum and now feel lucky that the only damage I walked away with is buying a new braided connector and a few damp towels. I'll be replacing the other Floodsafe toilet hose tomorrow. I thought it was such a good idea. Bummer.
And for what it is worth, I try to buy "made in USA" whenever it is available-even if it is more expensive. In fact this morning, my local building supply- Tague Lumber in Media, PA; only had 1 angle valve brand and it was made in China. So I drove to Weinstein Plumbing Supply in Broomall, Pa. for a BrassCraft made in the USA angle valve. But regarding braided connector hoses, I haven't sourced any not made in China.
Thanks all! I learn something new everytime I search this forum. I refer to you all as "my plumbing gurus".