1/4" Copper to Refrigerator for Water
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1/4" Copper to Refrigerator for Water
Hi,
I recently purchased a new refrigerator with an ice dispenser. After removing the old 'fridge, I went to hook up the copper water line to the new 'fridge, but found that it has a different fitting:

The copper connected to the old 'fridge using a simple screw-in compression fitting. The new 'fridge has a connector with a little flange on it, and of course the copper tubing cannot "stretch" over it.
Any hints on what is required to hook this up?
Thanks,
Max
I recently purchased a new refrigerator with an ice dispenser. After removing the old 'fridge, I went to hook up the copper water line to the new 'fridge, but found that it has a different fitting:

The copper connected to the old 'fridge using a simple screw-in compression fitting. The new 'fridge has a connector with a little flange on it, and of course the copper tubing cannot "stretch" over it.
Any hints on what is required to hook this up?
Thanks,
Max
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Welcome!
Please post the model number. I have hooked up a lot of appliances, sinks and filters and have never seen a compression fitting like this.
It looks like a special factory part (adapter) is required, but the model number will help.
There are appliance repair pros here so you will get more help.
Please post the model number. I have hooked up a lot of appliances, sinks and filters and have never seen a compression fitting like this.
It looks like a special factory part (adapter) is required, but the model number will help.
There are appliance repair pros here so you will get more help.
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Thankyou both for your replies!
Model is LG GF-5D712SL.
Yes it came with plastic tubing and a fitting. Will investigate using a copper to plastic union, but in my book the less connections (points of failure) the better!
Model is LG GF-5D712SL.
Yes it came with plastic tubing and a fitting. Will investigate using a copper to plastic union, but in my book the less connections (points of failure) the better!
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I trust the plastic push in connectors, they are used in water filter systems and I haven't seen a failure.
Do a search for John Guest fittings and the adapter you need should be available in your area.
Do a search for John Guest fittings and the adapter you need should be available in your area.