Silicon tubing burst in fridge application

[jammy]

Hi:

I was repairing a leaky water tube between the water pump and icemaker/water dispenser in a Kenmore Elite refrigerator model # 79571033010. The OEM tubing is a white plastic tube part # MJU62070602. I had to splice a small section of a new tube, so I used a piece of 5/16" OD silicone tube.

After I while I noticed that the water was leaking again and discovered that the silicone tubing had BURST!

Is this type of silicone tubing not strong enough to handle the pressure of the water pup for the icemaker and water dispenser???

Thanks

 

[Terry]

I can't tell on the link you have for the clear tubing what it's good for.
Soft copper would have worked though or the OEM white tubing.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DRINKPO...RO-Systems-and-Refrigerators-DPIMK/313697004?

I've seen the clear tubing used as a non pressure drain before.