Am I supposed to cut and make it wider in the tip so it wont pop out or do I just cut and slip in the nuts and screw it in to the fridge and the same for the other end.
2006-08-14 15:31:01 · 6 answers · asked by Dee R. 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I tried cutting it and making the ends wider but it started leaking.
2006-08-14 15:31:59 · update #1
There is a nut and sleeve that comes with your kit. Slide the nut on first and then the sleeve onto the copper. Then push them both up to the threads and tighten the nut. The sleeve flares out after tightening the nut so it won't leak.
2006-08-14 15:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by sumrtanman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are dealing with compression fittings. You slide the compression nut onto the tubing and then slide the ferule onto the tubing and push the tubing into the recess of the valve. With the tubing seated into the valve you tighten the compression nut down. When you tighten the nut the ferule "compresses" and forms into the copper tubing creating a seal. You do not want to over tighten or you will deform the tubing and ferule. So if you just make it snug and then tighten 1/4 turn more and test for leaks and turn 1/4 turn at a time until it does not leak you will have better luck in getting the connection made without distortion.
2006-08-14 15:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havent done this in awhile, but if your trying to intall a new fridge make sure you shut off the valve thats behind the fridge in the wall. Also let as much water out as possible and dont use the ice the first few time. These are the only tips I can remember.
2006-08-14 15:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i hate using copper tubing because of the problems your having.go to Lowe's and buy a ready made braided stainless ice maker tubing usually 10 feet.i hang the excess with a cup hook so i can move the refrigerator when i want and by the way ice maker application is 1/4 inch fittings.
2006-08-14 15:51:26 · answer #4 · answered by m.w.meredith@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi, abode Depot sells an adapter that screws on on your latest valve. you merely turn off the (chilly) valve, disconnect the hose, wrap the threads of the valve with teflon tape (clockwise), wrap the male threads of the adapter with teflon, and screw it on. Tighten it firmly, yet no longer too tight. Reconnect your tap provide line, connect your ice maker. you may want to recognize the dimensions of your tap provide line (the position) it screws onto the valve. commonly, it truly is a three/8" compression. each now and then the label remains on it, which will allow you to recognize. Hardware shops also promote the adapter, in quite a number of configurations. in case your valve output isn't 3/8" compression, you may want to desire an adapter to mate with the recent piece. good luck
2016-11-25 01:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use that tubing, that is a pain to use. Use the "no burst" flexible supply lines. Go to the plumbing aisle (any home center) and/or ask for this kind of supply line. The best. Good luck!!!
2006-08-14 16:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by BOBBY 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋