Can I use a self-tapping saddle valve to hook up a ice machine in a refrigrator? I want to use it on the existing gray plastic pipe going to the sink faucet.
2006-10-15 07:02:23 · 5 answers · asked by D. M. 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
yes but u will need a fitting that will change the plastic to copper to attach to the valve....pretty easy and they sell all of this at lowes..
lic. gen. contractor
2006-10-15 07:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can use a self tapping saddle valve on plastic but do not over tighten it or it will leak if possible it would be better to drill a hole in the pipe and use a saddle connector then put a regular valve in the connection
2006-10-15 15:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jack C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with village for a proper installation to meet code. Plastic and saddle valves won't meet code I most places. Do it right the first time and bite the bullet.
2016-03-28 10:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe saddle valves are made to use on plastic pipe.
2006-10-15 07:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be much better to use the proper qest fittings than a saddle valve
2006-10-15 07:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by hillbilly named Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋