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Model: TPX24BR Brand: GE Age: More than 10 years
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normdyer  
#1 Posted : Friday, January 11, 2008 9:08:16 PM(UTC)
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When installing the plastic tubing to a replacement ice make water valve is there any sealant required or does the tubing just slip in?
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abbie  
#2 Posted : Saturday, January 12, 2008 7:15:02 AM(UTC)
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There is usually a compression fitting that slips over the tubing.This fitting goes under the plastic nut. When the nut is tightened to the valve this fitting compresses to form a water tight connection.
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normdyer  
#3 Posted : Saturday, January 12, 2008 12:33:56 PM(UTC)
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there is no nut. the tubing just slips in.
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tdreid  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:18:44 PM(UTC)
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My Problem/Question:

I'm having the below mentioned issue with an Amana 22 (Model No. TLI22KL). My water inlet tube cracked...I've replaced the tubing but I am having a problem properly sealing the tubes connection to the water valve inlet. I don't seem to have a compression fitting that slips over the tubing (new tubing didn't come with one either). When I removed the defective tube there wasn't a compression fitting, just a spring in the tube.

Can you tell me if I need to purchase a compression fitting to seal the connection?

If so, do you know where I might be able to purchase it?

Or, should the tubing somehow seal itself in the plastic nut?


Abbie's answer:
Originally Posted by: abbie Go to Quoted Post
There is usually a compression fitting that slips over the tubing.This fitting goes under the plastic nut. When the nut is tightened to the valve this fitting compresses to form a water tight connection.


Original Question:
When installing the plastic tubing to a replacement ice make water valve is there any sealant required or does the tubing just slip in?
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