Fridge Water Line Compression Fitting

Leaks in a refrigerator valve compression fitting.

Fridge water line compression fitting.

Larsen supply company presents a 2 minute plumbing video on how to install a compression fitting on copper or plastic tubing. Before you approach how to connect a water line to the back of the fridge wrap the threads on the water line connection at the back of the refrigerator with sealing tape to ensure a tight seal and prevent leaks. Add a tee fittings come in a few different sizes and can be connected to 3 8 inch or 1 2 inch water supplies. A refrigerator needs a water supply line when it has an ice maker or it dispenses filtered water.

Then attach the tubing to the back of the cabinets every 2 to 4 ft. The supply line is usually 1 4 inch copper. Once you re outside the last cabinet don t attach any clamps. Metpure ice maker fridge installation kit 25 feet tubing for appliance water line with stop tee connection and valve for quick installation 1 4 fittings for potable drinking water 4 6 out of 5 stars 115.

Fix it man mark kimball shows h. Just run the tubing to the floor near the water line hookup on the fridge. Get free shipping on qualified ice maker connector supply lines or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. The fitting has a 3 8 inch outlet port for connecting the faucet line and a smaller 1 4 inch port for connecting the flexible water line to the fridge.

Attach the end of the water line to the connection point and use a wrench to tighten the nut. Refrigerator water line to the stop valve with a compression joint. Next attach the 1 4 in.