How to connect water line for humidifier
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04-02-16, 08:41 AM
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How to connect water line for humidifier
I'm installing a humidifier. It came with a saddle valve but I don't have cooper pipes in my home.
I have a small port right after my main shut off. It's about 1/8 inch with a twist off cap. The copper line that came with my humidifier install kit is too large for this but can I get an adapter and use this small port?
Thanks in advance!
It looks like this: gstatic.com/images
I have a small port right after my main shut off. It's about 1/8 inch with a twist off cap. The copper line that came with my humidifier install kit is too large for this but can I get an adapter and use this small port?
Thanks in advance!
It looks like this: gstatic.com/images
Last edited by PJmax; 04-02-16 at 11:07 PM. Reason: added pic from link
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04-02-16, 11:21 AM
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I would install a valve this way:
- Cut the pipe at a good location for the valve
- Install a sharkbite tee
- From the tee you have the option to install the valve there or run pipe off the tee
- Cut the pipe at a good location for the valve
- Install a sharkbite tee
- From the tee you have the option to install the valve there or run pipe off the tee
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04-02-16, 01:01 PM
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No you can not and should not connect the line to that boiler drain.
If it's not copper what is it?
If it's not copper what is it?
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Anyone? Can I use that little nub to connect my humidifier? If not can I connect the saddle valve to that little bit of cooper there before it turns into pex?
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04-03-16, 11:42 AM
Can I use that little nub to connect my humidifier?
can I connect the saddle valve to that little bit of cooper
Last edited by ray2047; 04-03-16 at 12:03 PM.
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04-03-16, 12:06 PM
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That little nub (cap) on the valve is a drain port for draining the water out of the line when servicing it. That needs to stay removable.
I know in many states the use of a saddle valve is now against code. They are an easy and unreliable way to connect a humidifier to a supply line.
This kit features sharkbite fittings which don't require any soldering to copper.
SharkBite Ice Maker Installation Kit-25024 - The Home Depot
Since you're working with PEX there you need only make a single cut, deburr the pipe and install the kit.
great minds think alike
two responses for the price of one.
I know in many states the use of a saddle valve is now against code. They are an easy and unreliable way to connect a humidifier to a supply line.
This kit features sharkbite fittings which don't require any soldering to copper.
SharkBite Ice Maker Installation Kit-25024 - The Home Depot
Since you're working with PEX there you need only make a single cut, deburr the pipe and install the kit.
great minds think alike
two responses for the price of one.
