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Kemore Elite 25 Cf Side by Side :
The ice maker water line on the fridge side of the inlet valve "sprung" loose and a flooded house was the result. After clean-up i found that the plastic line seemed to be "pulled" (or pushed) out of the compression fitting.
I re-inserted it and tightened the fitting well.
My questions :
1) Is this a common problem ? or a fluke ? Could it wiggle itself out
over time with the on/off vibration/jolt of the valve ?
2) Is this likely to happen again ? Is there a better way to make sure
the house doesn't flood again.
Thanks, jeff
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it could happen again, perhaps you should purchase a new valve. and cut the plastic tube back a bit
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Thanks for the quick reply...
How will a new valve help ?
Do you suggest cutting the tube to make a "fresh" piece ?
jeff
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perhaps the compression fitting is weak ,cut back an inch or so on tube
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