Hey everyone! I need some advice on connecting an ice maker to a water supply in my daughter's fridge. The previous owners didn't hook it up, and I'm going to help her out this weekend. The fridge is next to the cabinets, but the cold water source under the sink is about 15 feet away. I'll need to run the line through several cabinets and behind the stove. My question is: Can I just drill holes in the back corners of the cabinets and use a 20-foot stainless braided line with compression fittings? Or should I go for a copper line and switch to a flexible one once I'm out of the cabinets and behind the fridge? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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If there's space under the cabinets or behind the toe kicks, you've got a better chance of running the line more discreetly. Just make sure whatever method you choose has some protection from being hit by cabinet doors or other items.
Consider running the line under the cabinets if possible. If that's not an option, try to go for a route that’s less visible, like under the middle shelf at the back. I've always found that less visible routes work best.
Agreed! Keeping it out of sight is key!
I've run a plastic line over that distance without any issues. I drilled holes at the back top of the cabinets to keep it out of the way, plus it doesn't seem to get damaged as easily. Just make sure it's not near anything that could hit it.
Solid point! Plastic is definitely easier to work with than copper.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll check if there’s space there.