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Author: FreeFlow1 (IL) Do I really need to run 1/2 copper solid pipe from under the sink to the box or is there a flex optin. We used ice cube trays when we had dinosaurs. Mine says 1/2 copper sweat and the walls are open, I just thought there was a flexable option... Thanks in advance for your help.

Re: ice maker box
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) That is the best way. Then you can run a stainless flex line from the box to the refrigerator.

Re: ice maker box
Author: packy you can always fish soft copper thru the walls. 3/8 from under the sink to the box would be big enough. of course there is always pex but that requires some special tools for crimping.

Re: ice maker box
Author: waukeshaplumbing (WI) id run pex to the box

Re: ice maker box
Author: hj Run whatever you have the tools and space for. IF it will use R/O water, a 3/8" PEX line would be preferable. For long time quality control, I often run a flexible 1/2" PEX line from the sink then slide a 3/8" line inside it. Then if the water line fails, I can pull it out and slide a new one in. Edited 1 times.

Re: ice maker box
Author: mr leak (CA) I would run stainless flex 1/4 inch designed for refigerators and 3/8 for dishwashers Especially for refigerators as it is a good idea to maintain the dirt dog hair lint etc by pulling the ref away from the wall and this flex helps Why would you want soft copper ??

Re: ice maker box
Author: packy mr leak, i believe the question is about the pipe from under the sink to an ice maker box in the wall. [www.plumbingsupply.com]

Re: ice maker box
Author: hj He is referring to the pipe from the sink TO the stainless steel connector.

Re: ice maker box
Author: packy no, he distinctly says BOX....

Re: ice maker box
Author: hj quote; Do I really need to run 1/2 copper solid pipe from under the sink to the box Yes he does say "box" but also says "from sink TO the box".

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