How to Fix a Broken Copper Refrigerator Line : Copper Pipes & Fittings 

thanks.

It leaked, and I'm not sure what to do now as the pipe is cut... Any suggestions?

Hi Josh, I disconnected my soft copper water line and don't plan to use it again. I shit off the supply line. Should I seal the line as well? I bought a 1/4 inch brass cap but it was too big.

Hi, is it safe to use this method on a 3/16 R600a fridge pipe?

Could u do this on a chest freezer?? I was converting to ice bath and pinch pipe with snips it’s not leaking just kinked??

Thanks for the instruction my man. I watched your video a few times before I tried the job. I bought a compression joint, but the guy at Home Depot told me that the flaring nuts which you recommended were only for gas lines. Therefore I only used the regular nuts that came with the joint. After I cut and flared the pipe I put on some teflon tape and tightened things up. Unfortunately it still leaked. I can only think of 3 things that didn't go right. 1. I sanded down the copper pipe a bit to fit the nut on. Perhaps I sanded too much and left room for the water to drip. It felt snug but... 2. I didn't use the flaring tool properly and my flare wasn't that good. It was the first time I did it, so I may need more practice with this tool and soft copper. 3. I should have used the flaring nuts that you recommended. More than anything I wanted to say thanks, so if you can't respond to this lengthy message I understand. Be well sir! -paul joseph

Is there a way to cap the line? My son wants to cap his water line since they don't use it.

I did just like the video suggested - all tools and nuts and connector came to $43. The result leaked - I thought the connection wouldn't leak if I could use some washers. I didn't have any so I put in two small ear buds used with head phones - now everything is fine. I will probably get some real washers next time I'm at home depot.

Hvac copper? K-L-M? Usually hvac copper is thicker walled and L style. Your local hardware is likely to carry water line, thinner walled. Still excellent video.

Pulled out a fridge to do some maintenance and man the copper kinked and leaked. I think the installer kinked it putting it in and it just wants to bend at that point. Sorry, I am putting plastic in so I don't have another freakin callback.

Do you absolutely have to flare the sides

0:14 - how can copper become impregnated?

This video is incorrect. You can't use flared fittings for water. You need to use compression fittings.

If you are unsure about the things to do, leave it to the pros. Copper lines a fragile and tricky to work with.

I think it'd be cheaper to hire someone rather than buy all these tools for a one-time DIY repair

and then all you need is a vac pump , gas , charging scales , gauges, oh and braze on a access port . but hey your a licensed fridge text so it's easy . Jesus . NEXT