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MISSPEED  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 13, 2010 4:42:23 PM(UTC)
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Dear Sir or Madam, I have a rust stained Water tank in my Amana Side by Side refrigerator. I want to replace it. I ordered the replacement tank from AppliancePartsPros.com and received to plastic fittings with it. I've never worked with this type of connector before. I'm wondering what the best approach to installing the new tank should be?

1. Should I cut the tank leads "inside the refrigerator" and use the connectors inside the refrigerator, or
2. Run the lines to the spot underneath and behind the refrigerator and the kick plate in the back?

My third question is about the compression connectors. Do I need a special crimping tool for these types of connectors or are these just "press in as far as you can and you are all set? or some other approach?

Again, any help would be terrific. I know there are a number of skilled tradesmen out there with the expertise to solve what is probably a very simple fix.

I truly appreciate your help and let me say, Thanks in advance!!

Sincerely,
Jaime :)
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, July 14, 2010 3:01:23 AM(UTC)
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Check the water lines in the back of the fridg. to make sure they are not brittle and look good. Measure the length of the lines to see where to cut without the risk of the lines being too short. Keep in mind that once you plug in the lines with the "capure" type couplers, you cannot remove them without damaging the couplers.
Personally, I prefer the compression type couplers as they can be easily removed.
Also, all these water lines are under low pressure, so you will not need any metal sleeves in the lines.
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