Were did she get the extra small piece of copper pipe that goes between the fitting and compression valve? Why isn't that on the supply list? Not many people have that laying around.
Seriously pay attention when she says to make the valve very tight. If you don't make it super tight, you might end up with a valve that flies across the basement. Oops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@jamessmack I am also a plumber and I do not recommend using any kind of compression fitting. They are not safe and can blow apart at any time. For the cost of those expensive fittings you could hire a plumber or handyman to solder your pipes properly.
ha she said nut
MsRedrocket69 1 month ago
#NBHNC
HotKarl919 2 months ago
I got some "pipe dope" for ya lady.
nizzvark 5 months ago
Were did she get the extra small piece of copper pipe that goes between the fitting and compression valve? Why isn't that on the supply list? Not many people have that laying around.
Dropped the ball on that one.
jasonh9696 7 months ago
Seriously pay attention when she says to make the valve very tight. If you don't make it super tight, you might end up with a valve that flies across the basement. Oops.
hellohappytime 8 months ago
Great Video. Thank you and happy holidays. :O)
mrdunniii 1 year ago
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.
phorat 1 year ago
Thanks
Jairica 1 year ago
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.
Araskian 1 year ago
Where in the world did you get that compression valve??! I've been looking for it and i can't find it.
sot2k1 1 year ago
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.
btocp 2 years ago
Thank You very much for post good video.
khonglap 2 years ago
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.
ColAngus04 2 years ago
I agree SADDLE VALE is easier and simple to install.
PreludeSi91 2 years ago
Thank you!
loneleigh 3 years ago
If you dont want to cut the line you can use a saddle valve. It just punctures the line. Quicker and easier.
cookmydinner 3 years ago
@cookmydinner im a master plumber and i would not recommend saddle valves and also they do not meet code in most states
jamessmack 1 year ago
@jamessmack I am also a plumber and I do not recommend using any kind of compression fitting. They are not safe and can blow apart at any time. For the cost of those expensive fittings you could hire a plumber or handyman to solder your pipes properly.
416905dave 1 month ago
thank you!
gastonbuffet 3 years ago
Very well done
Engluv 4 years ago