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ajmac (MA)
Hello All - some guidance on the next project would be fantastic.
Part 1: Replace dead Insinkerator (“ISE”) hot water unit, but now connecting it to a pump (this one [www.xylemflowcontrol.com]) that will draw from spring water bottles
Pump rates at 40 PSI; should I expect issues attaching ISE? Pump auto stops when source is dry, will getting to empty cause any issues with ISE? Connection will now be ¼” poly from pump to ¼ copper from ISE, recommended method to connect?
Note: Current plan is to store water/pump in basement directly below fridge (where the existing T tap to the fridge is) Fridge line is ~8 ft. from ISE
Part 2: Attach fridge to same water source; plan to T the poly supply line to the fridge as well. Existing fridge supply is copper. A) Keep in place and t this basement? (again poly => copper suggestion) b) T behind fridge with all poly. C) T in basement after pump with all poly & shutoffs for access/control?
Finally- the fridge (Kenmore coldspot elite 2007) was idle for a bit before move in and lines/ice aren’t very clean tasting ; flush and clean (and how)? or replace all lines (any chance from 2007 that these not as safe or NSF?)
Thanks kindly!
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hj (AZ)
1. as long as the pump can move water there is no problem, because the ISE is an "open tank" so the only water that comes out of the faucet is what the faucet sends to it. For the same reason, running out of water is not harmful.
2. the icemaker can use a lot of water, depending on you ice usage. The lines would ALWAYS have been USP certified when installed. Unless they were left open for some reason, they should not be contaminated.
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ajmac (MA)
Thanks hj very reassuring. Thoughts on 1/4 poly to copper? Metal compression fitting with brass insert in poly make the most sense or are there push fittings that will work?
AJ
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packy (MA)
i would use a 1/4 inch x 15 ft long flex hose kit. it come with all kinds of little fittings in the bag.
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hj (AZ)
i usually use the push fittings for 1/4" tubing.
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ajmac (MA)
Thanks. I do plan to use push fitting on all poly for the T and now to the fridge. I still need to connect poly to copper ISE, however. So are we saying any old push fitting will work in all cases or is there a specific/recommended part I should be using?
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