Ray, I would take issue with a couple of statements in this article. If you are replacing your frig and the old one had an ice maker please replace the plastic line before you connect it. That plastic line is very cheap and this wold avoid the possibility of having to replace it late Saturday evening when most of the hardware stores are close. (LOL) If the line is copper just check for crimps before reconnecting it. I prefer the plastic as it is much easier to work with - but - if rodents are a possibility then I would use the copper line. One additional comment is that it is nearly impossible to replace the compression fitting on a plastic line. Most of them tend to swell just a little making it very hard to get the new compression fitting on the line. Oh yes, it probably would be a very good idea to turn off the water before installing a T or saddle valve on the water line. (LOL) Cy, the Ancient oKie...
-----Original Message----- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 10:47 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hooking Up an Ice Maker Hi Even if your refrigerator comes with an automatic icemaker, you will need to connect it to a water supply for it to make ice. While this is not a particularly difficult job, it requires some knowledge of plumbing and the use of tools. Steps: 1. Read the instruction manual that came with your refrigerator. Specific instructions for hooking up the icemaker may be included. 2. Locate the pipe nearest the icemaker that carries cold water. Most often, this is the cold water pipe that connects to the kitchen sink. 3. Install a t-valve in the main cold water line - not on the 3/8-inch faucet tubes - so that there are two outlets: one to the sink and one to the icemaker supply line. 4. Turn off the water. 5. Put a sleeve and compression nut over the line that will supply the icemaker in order to tightly connect it to the water line. 6. Turn the water back on, and, holding the end of the tubing in the sink or over a bucket, flush the line to remove any debris. Turn the water off again. 7. Snake the line from the water source to the icemaker connection, drilling holes in the backs of cabinets if you have to in order to push the line through. 8. Find the icemaker inlet from the refrigerator and attach the other end of the line using another compression nut. 9. Turn the water back on. 10. Throw away the first few containers of ice to be sure the line is completely clean before you use the ice. Tips: If your old refrigerator had an icemaker and you are purchasing a new refrigerator, use the old tubing to connect it to the icemaker if it is still in good condition. Leave several feet of extra line so that you can move the refrigerator or the icemaker for cleaning. You can buy kits that contain all of the materials necessary for hooking up an icemaker. Ask at your hardware supply store. If you don't feel you're up to the task, a plumber can hook up the icemaker for you. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/407 - Release Date: 8/3/2006 To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
