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jk1201 (CA)
I'm trying to hook up a new fridge to the cold water line behind the fridge. The cold water outlet from the wall already has a valve, and a 1/4" compression (male) fitting ready for connecting.
However, although the fitting is recessed in a box in the wall, it is pointed outward perpendicular to the wall. This means when I connect my copper tubing, it will be protruding perpendicular to the wall, making it difficult to roll the refrigerator back snugly into its place.
Here is a picture: [imgur.com]
I can put a bend in the copper tubing, but I'm afraid this will weaken the compression joint itself and it will leak, especially if anybody accidentally nudges the refrigerator backwards. This would cause crimping in the copper tubing as well.
Instead I thought of putting an elbow fitting there, so that the copper tubing can come out at a shallower angle, with less risk of crimping or damaging the compression joint. However, browsing around home depot and lowes, I did not see the thing I really need: a 1/4" female to male elbow, with compression fitting on the male side (where the copper tubing would go). Is this the thing I need? Or am I way off?
Thank you
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packy (MA)
i can't really tell but i believe that valve is screwed into a female fitting. i don't know how brave you are but it may be able to be turned using 2 wrenches. loosen nut, turn and tighten nut ?????? as i said i can't see well enough but it may be ???
about 30 deg so it looks into the corner of the box. this will give you more room to make the bend.
the male x female 1/4 inch elbow you are looking for would be called a swivel nut elbow.
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bernabeu (SC)
just lay a 2x4 down flat on the floor behind the fridge
use a 'bernz-o-matic tank to make the bend in the copper
works in my house
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
The refrigerator isn't going to rest against the back wall anyway, put a bend in your tubing before connecting to the valve and the tubing will rest against the face of the box trim.
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Author:
RRWA (WA)
I recommend using a braided stainless steel hose for this application. I would not use copper tubing for this.
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xirxious (WA)
I'm doing just that. I had a line burst and I cut it down as much as I can. I found a 5/16 comp to 1/4 comp adapter. How do I know the lines from the filter to water and ice maker won't burst next week? They go inside somewhere behind the back panel
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jk1201 (CA)
You guys are a huge help, thank you.
I think I will go with the braided stainless for this. I will also use a 2x4 on the ground behind the fridge (neat idea!), to prevent it being shoved back too far.
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bernabeu (SC)
' braided stainless steel hose' = vinyl tube covered up by said 'braid'
if one must go flexible plastic use HDPE (not sold at the typical 'big box store', who sell LDPE)
HDPE = hi density polyethylene = semi flexible and 'tough as nails'
LDPE = low density polyethylene = soft and flexible
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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