Plastic Or Copper Ice Maker Line. Putting in fridge ice maker line. .in ice maker call for copper tubing and explicitly prohibit plastic (teflon?) tubing. Can any one speak to the advantage/disadvantage?
I have had a few experiences with poly lines sprouting holes sometimes years later.
I've used both (copper and nylon/plastic) with good results i guess some of it is the installation and or care.! Is this typically something i can handle and rearrange or should i be leaving it alone? Everbilt ice maker supply line kit & ice maker connector. How strong are the standard copper refrigerator water lines? This allows the compression ring to put asleeve and compression nut over the line that will supply the icemaker in orderto tightly connect it to the water line. Turn thewater back on, and. Reliable brass ball valve provides durable alternative to saddle valves. Give the plastic line a couple of loops and it was happy.