Silicon tubing burst in fridge application

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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!

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

Thanks
 
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