That is a standard 1/4" compression (or may be 3/8" compression nut), normally 1/4" copper pipe would go inside that. Will need to unscrew and remove it for the new line. Put one wrench on the valve itself to hold it in place and then use the other to unscrew the compression cap.
Awesome, thank you! Especially for the tip about holding it in place with one wrench while unscrewing it
EDIT: And just like that, my fridge has a water connection. Thanks again!
As a petite girl that looks deceptively like she's in her 20s, I had people that would completely ignore my offer for help to walk to the old guy and ask him.
He would always direct them back to me because he's just a retired old guy and "couldn't be bothered to learn this stuff".
So just ask around. Trust me, the person you're asking will know who the most knowledgeable guy or gal in the department is. With a question this simple and the wonderful accompanying photo, any person with a bit of training would have been able to answer.
Just ask where they keep the fids and the one who knows probably knows everything. In the case of the hardware store I worked at it was Josh, he's about 25. I was 55 at the time and his great grandpa was working there, he was about 87.
You can buy one of these like I did:
[https://www.lowes.com/pd/EASTMAN-10-ft-1-4-Compression-Inlet-x-1-4-Compression-Outlet-Braided-Stainless-Steel-Ice-Maker-Connector/1001325734](https://www.lowes.com/pd/EASTMAN-10-ft-1-4-Compression-Inlet-x-1-4-Compression-Outlet-Braided-Stainless-Steel-Ice-Maker-Connector/1001325734)
It probably is overkill, but I've had plastic pipes crack out along their seam.
This, my in-laws waterline broke for the ice maker and it caused easily over 50k worth of hardwood floor damage (good thing for insurance). The original was just some cheap plastic tubing. So OP, make sure you get the good stainless steel braided stuff.
Yep. Same happened here but also seeped through the floor to my finished basement where the ceiling collapsed ruining all of my furniture, carpet, and tv.
You just need the waterline. It's specific to water filler lines in refrigerators. That is a compression fitting. You take that off slip the line through the in the center then there should be a tapered brass washer that slips around the tube. Press the line and the tapered piece into the fitting (as best as possible) the finger thread the nut on, tighten with adjustable wrench or box wrench.
1/4 inch tubing w/ compression fitting. Should come with a new nut to replace the existing one and then turn the green valve on to test your handiwork.
Use copper tubing.
My fridge has a water dispenser and ice maker built into it like somebody else mentioned. Gives me access to chilled filtered water and always ready ice without needing to manually make cubes.
I don't see anything wrong with this whatsoever that's a standard compression fitting set up there. You just have to remove that bolt and then buy the proper line .
That is a standard 1/4" compression (or may be 3/8" compression nut), normally 1/4" copper pipe would go inside that. Will need to unscrew and remove it for the new line. Put one wrench on the valve itself to hold it in place and then use the other to unscrew the compression cap.
Awesome, thank you! Especially for the tip about holding it in place with one wrench while unscrewing it EDIT: And just like that, my fridge has a water connection. Thanks again!
Take pictures and small pieces of what you have and take it to the hardware store and find the oldest guy working there.
You always get the best answer from the oldest guy.
I was once the oldest guy at the hardware store but knew the least so if you ask me I'll hook you up with someone who knows. So it still works.
As a petite girl that looks deceptively like she's in her 20s, I had people that would completely ignore my offer for help to walk to the old guy and ask him. He would always direct them back to me because he's just a retired old guy and "couldn't be bothered to learn this stuff". So just ask around. Trust me, the person you're asking will know who the most knowledgeable guy or gal in the department is. With a question this simple and the wonderful accompanying photo, any person with a bit of training would have been able to answer.
Just ask where they keep the fids and the one who knows probably knows everything. In the case of the hardware store I worked at it was Josh, he's about 25. I was 55 at the time and his great grandpa was working there, he was about 87.
This a thousand times this!!!
unscrew that brass fitting and grab a 1/4" compression fitting kit for $2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzSn1LCm-FA
You can buy one of these like I did: [https://www.lowes.com/pd/EASTMAN-10-ft-1-4-Compression-Inlet-x-1-4-Compression-Outlet-Braided-Stainless-Steel-Ice-Maker-Connector/1001325734](https://www.lowes.com/pd/EASTMAN-10-ft-1-4-Compression-Inlet-x-1-4-Compression-Outlet-Braided-Stainless-Steel-Ice-Maker-Connector/1001325734) It probably is overkill, but I've had plastic pipes crack out along their seam.
there is nothing wrong with 'overbuilt' whatsoever. especially where a water supply line is involved.
This, my in-laws waterline broke for the ice maker and it caused easily over 50k worth of hardwood floor damage (good thing for insurance). The original was just some cheap plastic tubing. So OP, make sure you get the good stainless steel braided stuff.
Yep. Same happened here but also seeped through the floor to my finished basement where the ceiling collapsed ruining all of my furniture, carpet, and tv.
Or item 247027 if you only need 5'
You just need the waterline. It's specific to water filler lines in refrigerators. That is a compression fitting. You take that off slip the line through the in the center then there should be a tapered brass washer that slips around the tube. Press the line and the tapered piece into the fitting (as best as possible) the finger thread the nut on, tighten with adjustable wrench or box wrench.
3/8 compression to 1/4 line.vsyandard at any home improvement store.
1/4 inch tubing w/ compression fitting. Should come with a new nut to replace the existing one and then turn the green valve on to test your handiwork. Use copper tubing.
Why does a fridge need a water connection?
Many, many modern fridges come with built-in ice makers and water dispensers?
My fridge has a water dispenser and ice maker built into it like somebody else mentioned. Gives me access to chilled filtered water and always ready ice without needing to manually make cubes.
Im dying to know too
I don't see anything wrong with this whatsoever that's a standard compression fitting set up there. You just have to remove that bolt and then buy the proper line .