Change icemaker inlet line to 1/4"


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Old 08-11-19, 09:20 PM
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Change icemaker inlet line to 1/4"

Our Kenmore freezer has an icemaker inlet line that is less than 1/4". It has a molded in ring and uses a compression nut. I want to convert that line to a standard 1/4" pex type line.
Under the fridge, where the inlet line goes in, there is a push to connect fitting. The inlet line bumps up in diameter right at that fitting. What are the chances that it bumps up to 1/4"?
Hoping somebody knows from experience before I tear into it.
 
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Old 08-12-19, 04:20 PM
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I don't recall all the line sizes of the fridges but many are not 1/4".
 
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Old 08-13-19, 10:13 AM
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I know the actual line is not 1/4” It would be so simple if they would make them 1/4” so we could easily connect to pex lines. If I have time, I’ll pop the line and try to see if the 1/4” line will work since there is a shoulder with a larger OD.
 
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Old 08-21-19, 04:21 PM
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It didn't work. I pulled the line and tried to put the 1/4 and no go. Figures.
 
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Old 08-21-19, 08:54 PM
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Yeah..... it was smaller...... typical.
 
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Old 08-21-19, 11:18 PM
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I know the actual line is not 1/4” It would be so simple if they would make them 1/4”
I'll bet it's a refrigerator made outside the USA which happens to be one three countries still using english measurements so at times you get odd ball (for us) hardware!
 
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Old 08-22-19, 11:43 PM
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He's talking about the water line between the solenoid valve and the ice maker. Typically those lines are not connected to. The service connection is on the solenoid which is always 1/4"
 
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Old 08-23-19, 04:11 AM
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1/4" = 8mm in conversion. here is a list of suppliers that may help Maybe a 1/4 to 8mm adpter is out there.
https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Tubin...2111011&page=2
Here is another
https://www.google.com/search?client...71.AyxTxZKOQNQ
 
 

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