Want to get rid of this saddle valve. Best option?
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12-04-21, 04:07 PM
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Want to get rid of this saddle valve. Best option?
Got this saddle valve thats a few inches under the cold water shutoff for the sink. It's 1/4" copper that I'd like to replace too if its not super hard...it goes from where you see, up a few inches, down into the floor, then across the kitchen, then up and into the wall and goes into the fridge.
I'm thinking I'll just cut out the saddle valve, put in a shark bite 3/4" to 3/4" shutoff valve with a 1/4" outlet and add the new line and call it a day.
My only question is how do I put the new, poly line where the old copper line is? Do I tie the new line to the old line and drag it into its place? Because parts of the area where it goes are super hard to access. My other question is, is it okay to have a shutoff (refrigerator line) and then another shutoff (cold water for faucet)?
I'm thinking I'll just cut out the saddle valve, put in a shark bite 3/4" to 3/4" shutoff valve with a 1/4" outlet and add the new line and call it a day.
My only question is how do I put the new, poly line where the old copper line is? Do I tie the new line to the old line and drag it into its place? Because parts of the area where it goes are super hard to access. My other question is, is it okay to have a shutoff (refrigerator line) and then another shutoff (cold water for faucet)?
Last edited by sadasd3121; 12-04-21 at 04:23 PM.
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12-04-21, 04:17 PM
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That type valve will work but under your sink you will probably need 1/2" x 1/2".
I would leave the 1/4" copper in place. It is more reliable than poly tubing.
Having two shutoffs is more ideal.
I would leave the 1/4" copper in place. It is more reliable than poly tubing.
Having two shutoffs is more ideal.
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12-04-21, 04:17 PM
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The nylon line should be the same size as the copper line. A ferrule goes inside the nylon tube, then the nut slides up the nylon tube, then the compression ring. Then tighten the nut down while holding the nylon tube firmly into the fitting as you start to tighten it.
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12-04-21, 04:25 PM
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That type valve will work but under your sink you will probably need 1/2" x 1/2".
I would leave the 1/4" copper in place. It is more reliable than poly tubing.
Having two shutoffs is more ideal.
I would leave the 1/4" copper in place. It is more reliable than poly tubing.
Having two shutoffs is more ideal.
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12-04-21, 04:39 PM
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