Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    ceecii2000's Avatar
    ceecii2000 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Apr 15, 2007, 05:15 AM
    Plastic or Copper Tubbing for ice maker
    Because of my kitchen's configuration, the water line for the ice maker must go behind the stove. Unfortunately, the plumber put in a plastic tubing line which, when using the oven, became too hot and melted the tube (water everywhere!).

    Is copper tubbing OK to use for the water line? I'm hopping that the heat from the oven won't melt it too if it's safe for human consumption through this type of line.

    Thanks for your help!
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #2

    Apr 15, 2007, 05:34 AM
    Sorry for your meltdown Ceecii,

    "Is copper tubbing OK to use for the water line? I'm hopping that the heat from the oven won't melt it too if it's safe for human consumption through this type of line."

    1/8th inch copper tubing is all we used to use for icemaker lines. Then along came plastic that was cheaper and easier to install. The heat from the oven won't melt the copper line, trust me! Good luck, Tom
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Ice maker won't make ice [ 7 Answers ]

Im sure someone messed with this thing. But it's a kenmore side by side fridge about a 1 1/2 years old. Putting the arm in the down positions usually triggers that unit to fill the aisle with water and then proceeds to freeze to make ice. Well that's not happening and I can't find the manual at...

GE Gold refrigerator ice maker leaking into the ice tub [ 2 Answers ]

I have a 3 year old GE Gold stacked refrigerator/freezer. The ice maker is leaking into the ice bin. The leak is a slow, constant drip that freezes into an icesicle. Annoying. Any advice would be appreciated ! :confused:

Ice maker [ 2 Answers ]

I have a Kenmore refrigerator who's ice maker has stopped making ice. It is only 1 yr old. I have changed the filter and still no ice. Any clues?

Ice Maker Won't Make Ice on its Own [ 0 Answers ]

In addition to the jacuzzi issue, my ice maker won't produce ice on its own. The family who lived here before me never had it connected; the refrigerator is not quite 2 years old. It's a Kitchen-Aid. If I fill up the tray with water, it eventually freezes and the ice is released. I can hear water...

View more questions Search