I have a 1/4" plastic water line that I want to connect to my cold water supply under the kitchen sink, which is currently fitted with a 1/2" FIP x 3/8" O.D. x 3/8" O.D. Angle Stop Valve to a copper supply line, and run to my refrigerator. I want to focus on a valve solution since I plan to replace cold and hot supply valves anyway.
I know there is probably not a 1/2" FIP x 3/8" O.D. x 3/8" O.D. x 1/4" O.D.--which such a beast would be too good to be true. However, I need to turn this into a 4-way valve.
I already purchased a water line installation kit, but do not want to use a Self-piercing T-valve because it can easily leak, and I worry that it might not work with code in my area. Not to mention, I would have to bust into wall nearby to find exposed copper pipe, and there is not enough exposed pipe under sink.
What is the most practical way to connect this 1/4" water line to my cold water supply (sink is nearest connection), without having to solder anything? Will it require me to somehow branch from one of the 3/8" O.D. outlets?
Lend your expertise to DIY project please.
I know there is probably not a 1/2" FIP x 3/8" O.D. x 3/8" O.D. x 1/4" O.D.--which such a beast would be too good to be true. However, I need to turn this into a 4-way valve.
I already purchased a water line installation kit, but do not want to use a Self-piercing T-valve because it can easily leak, and I worry that it might not work with code in my area. Not to mention, I would have to bust into wall nearby to find exposed copper pipe, and there is not enough exposed pipe under sink.
What is the most practical way to connect this 1/4" water line to my cold water supply (sink is nearest connection), without having to solder anything? Will it require me to somehow branch from one of the 3/8" O.D. outlets?
Lend your expertise to DIY project please.