When our fridge goes in, should I ask the installer for soft copper or stainless mesh over pex(or tygon or whatever that stuff is)? Seems to me copper crimps and is more prone to damage. Thoughts?
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SS mesh...
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No-burst¯ by fluidmaster
Had a huge problem with vinyl connectors at Lincoln Square.
When I took over that 42story piece of junk, I found out they were using vinyl, I said no friggin way & ordered up 200 no-burst connectors.
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Thanks! That was my opinion.Those who can make you believe in absurdities can make you commit atrocities- Voltaire
Also, what is the best connection from dishwasher to the 1/2 waste line that feeds to a Johnson Tee in the wall?Those who can make you believe in absurdities can make you commit atrocities- Voltaire
The factory supplied waste hose that comes with the DW.
If you don't have that, 5/8" ID black automotive heater hose.“It so happens that everything that is stupid is not unconstitutional.” —Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia
At the very least, if plastic is used it must be protected from damage where is passes through the wall or floor and protected from damage due to someone sliding the fridge into it.
Steel-reenforced hose is probably the best choice, copper after that.
Anything wrong with the plastic kit you get at home depot and the like?
We just got a new fridge with a ice maker (our first one!...should I really be that excited about it?) and the only thing that they had that wouldn't have taken me all weekend to install was the self-piercing connection with plastic (PVC?) tube. It seemed to install easy enough with no leaks. But it just 'seems' kind of cheap. Should I fear any issues down the road?
Should I fear any issues down the road?
leaks..
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well...crap...looks like I'll have another job to tackle in the near future... ;o)
they will leak. ruined my kitchen vinyl floor. should be illegal.
use copper.
copper can kink... break.. flood..
go with the no-burst and be about as about bullet proof as you can reasonably get..
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Plastic is too easily damaged, and ages (and becomes brittle) fairly quickly.
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Unless you like your chilled water and ice cubes to taste like a new swimming pool liner..... do not use the pvc.
I think the pros have spoken. I bought the braided stainless today. Mind you, rolling fridge or dropping a washer leg on the stainless is not a good idea. The stainless is a plus for not bursting outward , but they can be crimped if squashed by a heavy object. I have these lines on my old RX7 for brakes and clutch. Nice hose design. But plain old plastic sounds scary. To easy to crimp and hard to connectorize correctly. I had a compression fit plastic line on washing machine. It was not a good design.Those who can make you believe in absurdities can make you commit atrocities- Voltaire
"self-piercing connection "And they have a steel tip that will corrode and clog after a few years.Better ones you remove the needle valve and drill into the pipe.Even better is to add a T.Or you can replace the stop valve with a "dual port" one. Not the best option as it shuts off both the faucet cold water and the frig at the same time, but it is safe and easy to do.BTW, when I replaced my refigerator 2 years ago and ask about deliver even place I talked to said that they would deliver and "install". But because of liability they would not hook up to a plastic water line.