Ice Maker Water Supply
April 7, 2011 by admin
Filed under Decorating & Remodeling
Karen Schmidt demonstrates how to hook up a water supply to a refridgerator where none exists.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Big Tony The plumber shows you how to install an ice maker kit. Big Tony will actually answer any questions you may have regarding plumbing. Visit the website for more free instructional DIY videos.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Great Video. Thank you and happy holidays. :O)
Tubing compression fittings don’t need thread compound. Thread compound on a compression fitting won’t stop a leak in a badly installed joint, anyway. Furthermore, contamination of the compression surface by joint compound may actually CAUSE a leak.
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Karen recommends not using the first few batches of ice, you could alternatively flush the whole assembly into a sink/bucket before attaching to the fridge.
Where in the world did you get that compression valve??! I’ve been looking for it and i can’t find it.
@cookmydinner im a master plumber and i would not recommend saddle valves and also they do not meet code in most states
Personally, I wouldn’t want to move the fridge back into place before pulling the line through… if you move it back, you may not leave enough excess line to be able to move the fridge in the future.
Thank You very much for post good video.
Wow, this was an excellant set of instructions!! I tried the saddle valve, and they are fantastic, if you want your pipes to LEAK!! The compression fitting is awesome!! Doing it this way took a total of 30 minutes.
I agree SADDLE VALE is easier and simple to install.
Thank you!
If you dont want to cut the line you can use a saddle valve. It just punctures the line. Quicker and easier.
thank you!
Very well done
Hey Big Tony. What code are you working under? Our code, the national standard, states saddle or piercing valves are prohibited. We need to use an actual shut off valve. Now that’s not to say these valves aren’t used, but they shouldn’t be used by us, the licensed plumber. I also wouldn’t recommend a homeowner to use these valves. How many of these valves have you come across that either are leaking or won’t shut off?
@cdvoorhis – Did you fix the dispenser auger motor yet? If not let me know, I may be able to help with information. It may not be a bad motor even it it does not run. I have some suggestions if it still doesn’t work.
The motor that runs the auger in the is bin stopped …. I have a new motor …. please advise re: installation, thank you Douglas
you guys should check out speedyvalve
Big Tony! Ok, I have a plastic pipe for the water line – it keeps popping leaks and I gotta keep replacing it. Any suggestions?
I just tried this and it was pretty easy but there isn’t any water going thru the tube.What did I do wrong?
my kit has Copper piping! uh oh
did ANYONE else notice the normal outlet directly near the water lines!!!!!!!!!!! HELLLO!!!!! GFCI Outlets only and they shouldnt be that close to the water lines! Unless you want to be ZAPPED!….Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt
Saddle fittings are not permitted in both the UPC ant IPC, (nation wide plumbercrack). Those types of “valves” should never be depended on to turn off the water. Notice he didn’t install that crap in his own home.
my GE icemaker is not working
I moved into a new house and the old saddle valve has a small leak. Should I just replace the saddle valve?
Trying to do this right now. Loews connected the back. I have trouble with the valve. I put the tiny metal piece into the tube and then I put one of those plastic little things on and a bolt. It keeps coming out of the valve and squirting water all over. What am I doing wrong. This is my first time doing this,
Hey Tony great video, this showed me alot. Only question I have is, the end you hook up to the fridge, do you have to add the nut, metal sleeve and a ferrell also before hooking to the fridge or is it already built up? Thanks,
Josh
Thank you Tony,nice explanation..
BTW I saw a entire house flooded over a weekend by one of these that was installed incorrectly
your a good plumber Big Tony, But I wouldnt use that shutoff fitting, id rather use a reg shut off. I think they r illeagle in mass anyways, but goos video
my saddel vavle needle twisty thing will not twist!
I should have watched this before I tried doing it myself without instructions and screwed everything up!!! :’(
im not sure about other states, but i know those valves r illeagle in massachusetts. I have never used them before, but by the looks of it, I would never use that valve. Big Tony, looks like you are a good plumber, watched a couple vids
omigosh, you helped me soo much! thank you! Everyone told me I could’t do it. to wait until my hubby had time. Yea right! lol thank you!!!
Thanks for the great videos!
Big T,
Thanks so much bro man!!!!
Your video upload definitely helped me get my ice maker hooked up with ease!!!
Thanks again and have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!!!
its so nice to help others bigtony Christ Belss you
pyschoinmulberry,
you have to tighten the packing nut around the handle. good luck big tony
Help Tony! Water is leaking at the fridge and under the sink at the valve. What did I do wrong?