[TAConnor]

Hi,
I want to install an icemaker line for my new refrigerator, I would like to use flexible copper. Here is my problem, my kitchen is on a slab, and I have to run the line up into my crawl space, which gets below 32 degrees in the winter. Would I be able to insulate this line or possibly run it through pvc. My house is a split level, and if I can insulate the line I can run the copper across my crawl space through the other side of my split and down to my utility room. I am very concered about the line freezing. Any suggestions wouls be helpful.

Thanks

T.C.

[jlisenbe]

Is it not possible to run the line from off your existing cold water line at the sink?

[TAConnor]

HI,

I thought about doing this, but I would still have to come up through my kitchen cabinet from the refrigerator, up through the crawl space and across my kitchen ceiling and drop the line down behind my kitchen sink, then I would have 2 -90 degree turns. Both of my water lines for the kitchen sink come through my concrete slab, I would also have to cut out the back of my kitchen cabinet to get to the new line. It's a shorter route for the line, but I would be afraid of creasing the line for the bends.

Thanks

T.C.

[massplumber2008]

Hi T.C... hey, I know of one crazy idea that has been used in similar situations... could always run the tubing from under the kitchen sink, up the inside wall to the ceiling line and punch out into room say 1.5 inches below ceiling and run this around the ceiling (clipping every 4-6 ft.) and drop down to refrigerator... again, could punch back into wall at ceiling and drop behind wall, pulling it back out behind the refrigerator (as long as not an outside wall)... THEN you could run a reasonably priced wood moulding around the ceiling to hide the tubing. This would eliminate any concerns about freezing altogether AND may add additional depth and beauty to your kitchen. OR... IF your cabinets are up tight to the ceiling with a moulding to ceiling this can be removed and the tubing run through and the molding replaced... BUT that is expensive and difficult... ANYWAY... just thought I would pass this on... like I said, worked for a few people over the years. GOOD LUCK!
P.S.>>>> If you use wood moulding I would recommend using 1/4" o.d. PLASTIC compression tubing ...will make turning the corners/drops easier...you may even have to dig out some plaster at the corners, just make sure it is hidden by the moulding.

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