Can I use a 1/4" brass compression nut and brass feral to connect a 1/4" plastic water line to a ice maker water valve? Will it leak?
Appliantology Parts Search Box
Enter a model number, part number, type of appliance, brand, or even a part description.
365-day return policy on all parts purchased here, even electrical parts that have been installed!
FAQs | Parts | Memberships | Repair Videos | Newsletter | Beer Fund | Contact
Welcome to Appliantology.org, the Web's Premiere Appliance Repair Resource for DIYers!
We have loads of repair manuals, photos, diagrams, personal instruction, and appliance parts-- everything you need to get it fixed and fixed right away!
You can post a question and get repair help for FREE! Click here to get started.
Already a member of the Appliantology Academy? Just sign in with your username and password in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Is it acceptable to put a brass compression nut on 1/4" plastic line?
Started by AlexM, Jan 13 2013 11:58 PM
7 replies to this topic
#1
AlexM
-
- Chief Appliantologist
-
- 263 posts
Kohai
- Location: USA
- Flavorite Brew:Root Beer
Posted 13 January 2013 - 11:58 PM
Use the Appliantology Parts Search Box to Find What You Need!
Enter your model number, part number, type of appliance, brand, or even a part description.
365-day return policy on all parts purchased here, even electrical parts that have been installed!
#2
SANTA
-
- Sublime Master of Appliantology
-
- 699 posts
Senpai
- Location: USA
- Flavorite Brew:Windsor/Molson
Posted 14 January 2013 - 01:15 AM
Not a good idea. It might work out ok but then it might not. I've repaired leaking water lines that were set up that way. Use plastic with plastic and brass with brass. From what I've observed, the brass feral doesn't seat right on the plastic tubing and can sometimes cut through the plastic.
- Samurai Appliance Repair Man, kdog and Chat_in_FL like this
#3
kdog
-
- Academy Fellow
-
- 7,433 posts
RoughShod
- Location: Canada
- Flavorite Brew:Dickens Cider
Posted 14 January 2013 - 03:14 AM
Why not use one of these:
http://www.repaircli...t/627018/668987
http://www.repaircli.../2198677/826505
- Samurai Appliance Repair Man and jumptrout like this
Help us keep the lights on: buy appliance parts here ==> http://repairclinic.com
For service manuals and lots of other goodies, become an Apprentice ==> Apprenticeship
For service manuals and lots of other goodies, become an Apprentice ==> Apprenticeship
#4
DurhamAppliance
-
- Grand Master Funk
-
- 1,894 posts
Sho' Nuff Chozin
- Location: USA
- Flavorite Brew:Bells Two Hearted
Posted 14 January 2013 - 06:35 AM
It is acceptable. In fact, many inexpensive kits come that way http://www.lowes.com...+kit&facetInfo=
I think a better question would be whether it is recommended. A follow up question would be whether you have good insurance coverage.
I think a better question would be whether it is recommended. A follow up question would be whether you have good insurance coverage.
Edited by DurhamAppliance, 14 January 2013 - 06:47 AM.
- Samurai Appliance Repair Man likes this
Appliantology is, however appliances are not, an exact science for I know there are a few refrigerators that actually hate me.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
#5
Budget Appliance Repair
-
- Academy Fellow
-
- 4,032 posts
Sensei
Posted 14 January 2013 - 06:50 AM
If you're going to use a brass nut and feral on a plastic water line you need the metal inserts that correspond to the size of the water line to keep the compression feral from crushing the plastic line.
- Samurai Appliance Repair Man, kdog, Chat_in_FL and 5 others like this
William Burk (Willie)
Willie's Budget Appliance Repair
Eureka, CA 95501
Willie's Budget Appliance Repair
Eureka, CA 95501
#6
AlexM
-
- Chief Appliantologist
-
- 263 posts
Kohai
- Location: USA
- Flavorite Brew:Root Beer
Posted 14 January 2013 - 07:28 AM
Glad I asked.
Is there a seperate part number for the plastic feral?
Is there a fitting that has the 1/4" compression on one end, and a quick connect on the other?
#7
jumptrout
-
- Academy Fellow
-
- 1,192 posts
Sensei
- Location: USA
- Flavorite Brew:Coors Light
Posted 14 January 2013 - 09:01 AM
Why not use one of these:
http://www.repaircli...t/627018/668987
http://www.repaircli.../2198677/826505
- kdog likes this
#8
Scottthewolf
-
- Academy Fellow
-
- 1,933 posts
Senpai
- Location: USA
- Flavorite Brew:Dunkin Donuts Coffee
Posted 15 January 2013 - 12:59 AM
Why not use one of these:
http://www.repaircli...t/627018/668987
http://www.repaircli.../2198677/826505
Known as a John Guest fitting.
Scott Wolf
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
FAQs | Parts | Memberships | Repair Videos | Newsletter | Beer Fund | Contact
Use the Appliantology Parts Finder to Get What You Need!
Enter a model number, part number, type of appliance, brand, or even a part description.
365-day return policy on all parts purchased here, even electrical parts that have been installed!
Your Sometimes-Lucid Host:
"If I can't help you fix your appliance and make you 100% satisfied, I will come to your home and slice open my belly,
spilling my steaming entrails onto your floor."
ApplianceGuru.com | AppliancePartsResource.com | Fixitnow.com
