Would there be a problem if I used braided water supply lines for Icemaker in Fridge instead of the plastic ones.
799341
I dont really see as it being a problem other then you will have to find an adapter to go from plastic to your Braided line ! Hope this helps!
799342
If you can get it to connect to bolth the icemaker and the ro unit without leaking, you can but I would recommend sticking with the push connect plastic line. Its easier to route and work with. It my save you a future headache
799343
No problem as long as they are 1/4'' the ice is wonderful and the fridge water is amazing. You can taste the difference between spec water an bottled. You will never go back to the latter.
2259947
No, the plastic tubing and the unit fittings are integrated. This replaced another similar unit, so the cold water line was already tapped--no fittings involved. I've been pleased with the unit, the faucet is higher quality than you sometimes find with these things, and so far it just works. Haven't changed out the filter yet, but it looks pretty easy.
1904823
No it will not be, but you cannot drink anything from it until it un thaws. The best way to use this is freeze the inner component for freezing add water and ice it last for hours.
371232
Also you need plumbing for sink if that's your question. These are fixtures that need to connect to separate water lines (hot-cold) not included and plumbing for water to drain into sewer Don't get cheap plastic lines, the metal braided is the best Good luck
1982572
Depending on how long your run is, you can just quick connect the 4 foot 1/4' poly tube that comes with it, or you may have to buy a bit more tube. Either way, forget about the ice maker kits, just buy a 1/4" x 1/4" quick connect valve (http://www.amazon.com/Speedfit-PPSV040808WP-4-Inch-Valve-Start/dp/B003YKF2E2) and hook it directly up to the fridge. You will need to run the drain line with some sort of air gap down the sanitary drain.
1040669
Yes you can easily, I would not hook up to the SAME line as your refrigerator , but you could use a ice maker install kit and just tap into any cold water line within the 20-25 ft limit of the install kit. I would suggest using an anti siphon valve though to prevent back flow. On the bowl end you would need an adapter that goes from a standard 3/4 inch PIPE thread(not 3/4 garden hose thread, because it's too loose and will leak) to a compression fitting end for the install kit, which any home improvement store will carry.
372286
old copper tube is fine as long as you have compression fittings on it but it is just easier to use the new braided s.s. lines for convenience if you have any issues with the dishwasher. also if you move the unit around a lot flexible lines are always better
1938661
Yes - It would be relatively easy to connect to the refrigerator icemaker hose. However, if your kitchen is set up like mine, then they would need to be placed behind the refrigerator.
1137022
This is a frequent problem I've had for the past 10 years. My best outcome was to put a metal support underneath the connector, screwed to the connector and then to my brick wall. this cuts down on the stress and movement at the faucet connection point. Also disconnect and drain for winter, frozen water can cause weakening of the plastic from metal. But I truly believe they are designed to fail. Otherwise why use a plastic attachment point instead of metal? Good luck and keep it green.
1048830
Yes it will hook to the ice maker. This system works great. It has worked without a problem and getting water and ice from bottled water is a lot better than the water we have here. You can hear the motor while it's pumping but I don't see it as a problem. Very easy to hook up. You shouldn't use a filter. Most manufactures have either a plug or in my case, I just had to take the filter out and it automatically bypassed it.
541197
The supply lines for a washer are the same size and fittings as one's garden hose. Also, a washer requires two lines: one for hot and another for cold water. A refrigerator ice maker requires a single 1/4" copper or plastic line. Also, the fitting at the refrigerator requires a different type of connection. Go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy a specific kit for an ice makert. While there you can compare it to washer supply lines and the difference will be obvious.
639050
Haven't tried it but looking at the soft liner I would think it would eventually leak because of the seams. Try putting the ice in ziplock bags doubled up.
1954698
It only leaked until I tightened the clamps, then it was fine. The only issue I had is that the heat when you first use it causes the output tubing to sag right where it joins the copper. I suppose I could run the cold water through faster, but I don't want it to spray all over, so I just support it with a little hook I made.
1991275
There shouldn't be anything to prevent this. I would recommend installing the filter system and making sure it works first, and ensuring you have the correct diameter of the lines feeding the special faucet and the refrigerator. Then get a plastic compression T with the right diameters (filter line and refrig. line may be different sizes). Turn off water, cut the line between the filter and the faucet, install the T there. Reason for the compression T is that it fits OUTSIDE the lines. Flow is not fast (about a pencil width), and using a T that restricts that flow is inadvisable.
170365
My issue for replacing this part and my ice making unit started with an appearance of peeling inside my ice maker tray. The coating was flaking into the ice it made. Could be your taste issue. Assuming your not dealing with a bad filter cartridge. I hope this helps.
8354
I suppose it could be given it is not too full. I am sketchy about freezing anything plastic with water in it and then introducing that into water I am drinking. Too much bad is coming from plastic.
1906226
at each end of the filter it comes with fittings that are 1/4 male. you can use 1/4 ice maker brained stainless supply line hose or you can make your own hoses by using 1/4 poly tube and put the nuts at the end and use that. you could also use copper lines too. you will need two hoses one for each side, both 1/4