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semi-reformed sailor |
Take the compression ring with you to Lowe’s, try the plastic stuff and see if it fits...if so, you got the right size. I would never try and guesstimate it...some companies measure the OD(outer diameter) some use the ID (inner diameter) of the tubing. Having the nut and ferrul with you will take the guessing out of it. "Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein “You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020 “A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker | |||
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Get a 5' or 10' long stainless braided hose at lowe's (in the same section) that had the correct fitting size to screw on your existing copper line or fitting and the refrigerator. This will allow you to pull the fridge in and out easily AND do away with the rattling AND does away with the copper line getting crimped and restricting flow. Stay away from the plastic tubing. If sticking to Copper if it's a much longer run, i'd use a bronze compression fitting on one side and a female on the other size , a compression to compression is the same also a lot of times if a female is on the refrigerator side. Also, if you insist on running copper, get a 2' piece of plastic tubing that the copper will fit inside (that will slide over the copper). slide it down the copper and bend the copper where you need to make corners inside of the plastic tubing and the copper won't crimp/restrict itself or break, then slide the plastic tubing off of the other end. I'd still think about the braided line from the back wall of the refrigerator to the copper (5') to allow pulling the fridge in and out. Like this, just verify you have the correct threads on each end: 5' https://www.lowes.com/pd/EASTM...er-Connector/3190917 10' https://www.lowes.com/pd/EASTM...er-Connector/3196993 | |||
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I would go with one of these over plastic tubing or copper. They're much heavier duty like a sink or commode supply line. Plastic tubing with that compression fitting in the OP will have a higher failure rate. If you push the reefer back against the wall carelessly with copper tubing it can crimp closed or break entirely. Harshest Dream, Reality | |||
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Ammoholic |
Went to HD they had 12' premade line. Stainless braid over PEX inner tubing had female ends on both ends. Verified it threaded on to very similar GE fridge. The length was way too long. $16 vs $4.50 for three compression fittings (no single packs). Is this the best way to go?  No clue why pic is B&W, weird. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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Yeah, that's what I'd use. Easy peasy. | |||
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| Ammoholic |
This is still a plastic line though, just with a fancy outer jacket. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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. Definitely a heat map for germination, they also work well for raising bread dough. | |||
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| semi-reformed sailor |
DING DING DING DING! The PEX line is much cheaper and does the same thing...braided stainless steel is for show...and if the inner tubing cracks the braid won’t keep the water in. "Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein “You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020 “A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker | |||
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Only for copper. Plastic requires a brass insert and plastic ferrule. | |||
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| Ammoholic |
This is why I was asking what's best, Cu or plastic. It'd be much cheaper to use the Cu and return the SS braded plastic thing I got. From responses this far. Plastic wins for noise. Cu won't crack, but could get pinched vs plastic can leak. Honestly I don't clean under my fridge a bunch, maybe every two years, if I do it's only to vacuum cat hair from the fridge, not to clean the floor under it. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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Agree, but having had my lovely bride pull the fridge out for cleaning, then push it over a plastic line and walk away I’ve found the braid protects it a little more. “Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.” ― Ronald Reagan Retired old fart | |||
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I personally like and use plastic. https://www.supplyhouse.com/Wa...CEAQYESABEgIUrvD_BwE | |||
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Washing machine whisperer |
If you have ever seen the damage a broken poly line makes, you would never, ever use it. __________________________ Writing the next chapter that I've been looking forward to. | |||
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| Ammoholic |
Would you have any reservations with using the product I pictured earlier in posts? Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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| Washing machine whisperer |
To answer the OP question, whenever possible, I use a Fluidmaster No Burst connector. That is the braided stainless steel exterior/rubber core style line. With the wall box connector you posted a picture of, that is the only way to go. Copper is good but it is often noisy with the snap acting inlet valves on icemakers and many local codes require a hammer arresting device which the No Burst style connector usually will satisfy. At the very least, use genuine John Guest poly tubing which is far more resistant than the white poly tubing to breakdown from compressor heat at the connection to the refrigerator. __________________________ Writing the next chapter that I've been looking forward to. | |||
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No I just like plastic. Light weight, flexible, easier to work with, smaller, less leaks, etc. | |||
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I too prefer the Fluidmaster type with the rubber hose inside. However the line you showed in the picture is PEX and not Polythylene (clear tubing) and the pex is thicker and much stronger than the Polythylene and the S/S sheath helps protect it from bending too far (and cracking) and etc. and I wouldn't be afraid to use it. They plumb entire houses out of PEX, I wouldn't want it in my walls, but wouldn't be afraid to use what you have. | |||
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chillin out |
I started my tomatoes 2 1/2 weeks ago as I have some good south facing windows. I put them outside during the day if it's 45 or higher. They are doing well and have 4 leaves right now. Peas are in the ground and about 5" tall. Onions and carrots are in the ground(seeds) but nothing yet. I've always had a love-hate relationship with them. I practice Shinrin-yoku It's better to wear out than rust out Member NRA Member Georgia Carry | |||
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Nosce te ipsum |
An interesting connection between the two trades, other than a farmer has to know how to do his own plumbing ... I wanted a new set of Red Wing boots for rough-duty plumbing work, model 953. Redfern, the Redwing store manager in Newark Delaware, told me he keeps that model in stock and farmers were the only ones who bought it. In 1990, after a piece of snapped 6" spun iron pipe whacked my ankle, I went into that 8" Red Wing model and never left it.  | |||
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| Savor the limelight |
Plastic for the ice maker if you are running it after a reverse osmosis water filtration system. | |||
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