Refrigerator Connections
#1
11-28-17, 12:45 PM
Refrigerator Connections
I'm having a new refrigerator delivered in 2 wks. It has a stainless steel connector for the ice/water hookup. I have to plump the valve to hook up to this. The tubing goes through a ceramic floor. What size hole do I need in the floor? Do I use a standard stop valve to hook up to?
Thanks for the help
D Sherm
Thanks for the help
D Sherm
#2
11-28-17, 12:49 PM
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The tubing IS thru the floor or you will be putting it thru the floor ?
Usually the water line is 1/2" copper to the valve.
When installing the water line thru the floor..... you need to keep in mind that this pipe could keep the fridge from rolling back far enough.
Usually the water line is 1/2" copper to the valve.
When installing the water line thru the floor..... you need to keep in mind that this pipe could keep the fridge from rolling back far enough.
#3
11-28-17, 01:01 PM
Refrigerator Connections
I don't know what I;m dealing with here. The store said I'd get a stainless line to hook up the fridge to the water line. I read in their literature that I need to install a stop within 6' of the fridge. I need to know the thickness of the tubing and the type of stop to install.
Thanks.
D Sherm
Thanks.
D Sherm
#4
11-28-17, 01:45 PM
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You'll get a stainless steel braided hose with 1/4" connectors on the end. One goes to the fridge and one goes to the valve. In this picture..... this valve just pushes on to a piece of 1/2" copper pipe. No soldering. There are different styles from compression to solder on type.
What will you be connecting to in the basement ?
Post a pic if unsure.... How-to-insert-pictures
What will you be connecting to in the basement ?
Post a pic if unsure.... How-to-insert-pictures
#5
11-29-17, 09:55 AM
Depending on where the refrigerator is in relation to the sink, that stainless line could be run through a cabinet or two to the sink connections. It's even easier to connect it there.
As Pete said, share some pics and we can definitely help you through it.
As Pete said, share some pics and we can definitely help you through it.
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12-03-17, 12:58 PM
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This may or may not apply to your situation. In California, stores will not hook up a fridge to a remote valve. The valve needs to be directly behind the fridge and operating.
If they refuse to connect the hose you could always do it yourself. And yes, all ice lines are 1/4" compression.
If they refuse to connect the hose you could always do it yourself. And yes, all ice lines are 1/4" compression.
