Hello
We want to have a refrigerator with a fixed water connection for our new build, for example for ice cubes.
My question is: How long can the supply hose for the refrigerator be?
The hose has a 1/4" diameter.
The water connection in our kitchen is about 3m (10 feet) away from the refrigerator.
My question is:
Do we need to install a separate water connection for the refrigerator?
Or can we run a thin 1/4" line surface-mounted to the refrigerator?
Or is a 3m (10 feet) supply hose long enough?
We want to have a refrigerator with a fixed water connection for our new build, for example for ice cubes.
My question is: How long can the supply hose for the refrigerator be?
The hose has a 1/4" diameter.
The water connection in our kitchen is about 3m (10 feet) away from the refrigerator.
My question is:
Do we need to install a separate water connection for the refrigerator?
Or can we run a thin 1/4" line surface-mounted to the refrigerator?
Or is a 3m (10 feet) supply hose long enough?
FrankChief schrieb:
@TmMike_2 Yes, I do have concerns about hygiene with the 2.5m (8 feet) long hose.
A direct water connection next to the refrigerator isn’t possible because of the cabinetry.
That leaves only the water connection from the dishwasher, which means 2.5m (8 feet) of hose to the refrigerator.
Or we could choose a refrigerator with a water tank.
We don’t actually need a lot of water; we would only use it for ice cubes.Well.How much water is actually contained in a 2.5m (8 feet) hose? About 70–100ml (2.4–3.4 fl oz)?
That means you replace the water every time you fill it, regardless of whether the hose is 1m (3 feet) or 4m (13 feet) long.
I would never choose a refrigerator with a tank again. If you want a water supply, then a direct plumbing connection is better.
Only using it for ice cubes is, of course, a different matter...
In der Ruine12 Sep 2022 12:21FrankChief schrieb:
@TmMike_2 Yes, I have concerns about hygiene with the 2.5 m (8 ft) long hose. Why? Whether the water stands in a fixed pipe or a hose doesn’t really matter. Depending on its diameter, the hose has the advantage of containing less water, so it gets replaced more quickly. And you can also replace it if it becomes "grimy."
In der Ruine schrieb:
Why? Whether the water is in a fixed pipe or a hose doesn’t really matter.
Depending on its diameter, the hose has the advantage of containing less water, so the water is replaced more quickly.
Also, you can replace it if it becomes "leaky." @FrankChief
For me, easy access to the filter for replacement is important, for example, under the sink cabinet in the toe kick area.
If you have to pull the refrigerator out every time, it is
1. very annoying
2. something you tend not to do
When installing a new kitchen during the shell construction phase, it shouldn’t cause any problems or significantly increase costs to install a faucet.
As for the water tank... well, if I can plan it, I find a fixed connection more hygienic.
In our case, the filter is built into the door, and it signals when it needs changing every 6 months (700 liters).
As for the water tank... well, if I can plan it, I find a fixed connection more hygienic.
In our case, the filter is built into the door, and it signals when it needs changing every 6 months (700 liters).
FrankChief schrieb:
A water connection right next to the refrigerator is not possible because of the cabinets.And that’s exactly why I’ve been saying all along... just show the plan, and maybe there will be a sensible idea.Similar topics