Casualfc
New Member
Current refrigerator water line is saddle valve to flexible copper that is probably bent more than it should be and I just don't trust it, so I'd like to replace it. Because of where it comes off the supply, it runs at least 50 feet (guess) across an accessible basement ceiling. I haven't found a closer line to tap into (yet), so I may be stuck coming off where the saddle valve currently is.
My current plan is to run a tee off the supply and use 1/2" PEX for the run (which goes over an HVAC duct and across the basement), then into a 1/4 turn tee with braided stainless through the floor. So with that layout in mind, where do I need shutoffs? Is this too many- 1) at the tee off the line, 2) in the basement where PEX meets braided stainless, and 3) behind the refrigerator?
If I can find a closer spot to come off, this may be easier, but for now, the option above seems to best the most likely option.
My current plan is to run a tee off the supply and use 1/2" PEX for the run (which goes over an HVAC duct and across the basement), then into a 1/4 turn tee with braided stainless through the floor. So with that layout in mind, where do I need shutoffs? Is this too many- 1) at the tee off the line, 2) in the basement where PEX meets braided stainless, and 3) behind the refrigerator?
If I can find a closer spot to come off, this may be easier, but for now, the option above seems to best the most likely option.