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    Jan 12, 2015, 10:32 PM
    Can I pinch and tape off a PVC water pipe that is going to my fridge?
    I need to stop water from coming through a PVC pipe a fridge.

    Do I need a valve or can I pinch the pipe and tape it sealed?
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    Jan 12, 2015, 10:34 PM
    Cap off fridge water supply
    I need to stop water from coming through a PVC pipe a fridge.

    Do I need a valve or can I pinch the pipe and tape it sealed?
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    Jan 13, 2015, 01:54 AM
    You can certainly pinch it and tape it for a short period of time, as an emergency fix. However, I highly recommend you purchase a cap, or valve, and put it on the end of the pipe. That way you can be assured it won't start leaking, flooding your kitchen.

    Milo
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    Jan 13, 2015, 06:18 AM
    Remember even though this a small tubing (I assume it is small plastic or PVC tubing) it is under the same pressure as the rest of your water system.
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    Jan 13, 2015, 12:47 PM
    I will also add the following link and watch the clip if that will help you can install a S/O valve or a fitting with a cap, Thanks.

    John

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjdDCyuTaxI
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    Jan 13, 2015, 02:12 PM
    Water lines to a refrigerator always connect to the plumbing with some kind of valve. It may or may not be convenient but why not simply shut it off there.
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