I picked up my kitchen faucet today so while I am under there I need to replace this as it has since broken.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Foretravel/Forums-post-1/i-9pdqj5L/0/432eb86f/L/IceMaker%20shutoff-a-L.jpg)
I have found some replacements but they look the same and I was wondering if anyone can see what I am missing.
Also will this work with my PEX plumbing?
valve 1 (https://www.grainger.com/product/SHARKBITE-Chrome-Plated-DZR-Brass-Tee-45RF72)
valve 2 (https://www.grainger.com/product/SHARKBITE-Chrome-Plated-DZR-Brass-Tee-45RF72)
Steve,
What is broken on that valve?
Is the handle is just spinning on the stem?
If the body is good and not cracked you could just pull the stem out and replace with a new stem.
Here is what you need to replace the stem and packing nut. This should be a direct replacement.
Icemaker Valve 1/2 PEX x 1/2 PEX x 1/4 OD (https://www.plumbingmall.com/icemaker-valve-1-2-pex-x-1-2-pex-x-1-4-od/?_vsrefdom=adwords&msclkid=d97d3ae9da551b5d5705679df037df1a&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP%20Shopping%20-%20Plumbing%20Fittings%20%26%20Supports&utm_term=4574999164237778&utm_content=VANIMK-4%20%7C%20Icemaker%20Valve%201%2F2%20PEX%20x%201%2F2%20PEX%20x%201%2F4%20OD%20%7C%20%2414.3)
If you decide to go this way shop around for the best price.
Mike
Thanks Mike, I took the picture when I started to turn the water off with it and found it was very hard to turn so I put on my gloves and snapped the handle off.
I have looked around the metroplex here and nobody has a valve even close to it that I can rob the stem out of and I would like to have one before I leave Thursday. I do have a Granger about 10 miles away and they have a distribution center in Dallas so they can normally have things the next day.
If you just want a valve to turn the water off, cut the 1/4" line and put a valve in there.
Amazon.com: LASCO 19-6501 Straight Shut Off Valve Push-in Fitting with... (https://www.amazon.com/LASCO-19-6501-Straight-Fitting-Plastic/dp/B00ITPFQTS)
Thanks craneman, that is a backup plan but I would just like the get the broken one out if I can as it creates a weak link and I just dont want to wake up with Swanee river running through the coach "LOL"
Try this one then, just cut the 1/2" pex valve out and install
WATTS P-667 Ice Maker Tee Valve, 1/2-Inch Cts x 1/4-Inch Od - Pipe Fittings... (https://www.amazon.com/WATTS-P-667-Maker-2-Inch-4-Inch/dp/B001W9WEAC?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2)
Thanks thats the sort of thing I am looking for. So that Sharkbite will work in PEX tubing?
according to the description it works on all materials for 250 psi.
Just a warning. I used a valve exactly like that on my fifth wheel because it was available at Lowe's and the old valve was leaking. It takes a LOT of TORQUE to turn the valve. The brass valves are much easier to turn on and off. It's an important valve because the ice maker water supply runs outside and I have to turn it off and drain it in the winter. If I hadn't bought the Foretravel, I would have replaced it with the brass valve. It would probably be ok if it was mounted to the wall and not just hanging free like that.
Thanks for the info Rick ^.^d
You can find those shark bites at any home center or hardware store.
John M.
Lowe's makes a 1/4 turn valve that you can put in with compression ring, the one pictured goes to water filter but they stock one like it with a 1/4" fitting for ice maker. They also stock one that is shark bite(brass) for pex tubing. Others may have different opinion but I have not had good luck using pvc valves, I now will only use brass or chromed brass
Chris
I saw other styles of shark bites but the didnt have any 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/4 I asked if they had any of they brass with a stem and handle like what I have, I might as well gone and asked a lawn mowet "LOL"
Thanks, I to prefer brass fittings too.