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On the back of our fridge is a drainage tube (I assume it's for the ice maker; correct me if i'm wrong). Whenever water drains out of it, it leaks. I've identified that the source of the problem is a sort of coupler in the middle of the tube. (I'm not sure what it's called)
I've fiddled with it a little bit but I can't seem to get it to stop leaking. Is there a trick to tighten it? Or should I buy a new one? (If so, anyone know where I can get one?) |
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Keep in mind there is a lot of pressure in the water line. I don't like using the plastic tubing that comes with the fridges, I use copper lines only. I would change the tubing from that connector to the water line with 1/4" copper tubing and a brass compression fitting to replace that plastic one. A compression fitting like this one will do nicely.A brass insert, like this one is used to connect the plastic pipe to one side.
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We know them as "John Guest" (The Brand Name) fittings and they are prone to leaking as its only an o-ring sealing the fitting to the pipe, if the pipe has a scratch on it or isn't fully inserted it can leak. They also can be fitted with a collar clamp that holds the release mech ( the red part in this fitting) from accidentally being pushed down and releasing the pipe from the fitting.
You can also get brass fitting for use with "John Guest" pipe, you can see them at the offical website. |
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