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Question:

How long of tubing can you use for a refrigerator ice maker tubing?

We are going to buy a new fridge and we want one with an icemaker. the ideal place for it is about 32 feet (running the tubing) away from the water source. Is this possible to do? We are on a flat slab so we cannot run under the floors. it would have to be run up the wall, across part of the ceiling and under the sink.

Answer:

You can. Most kits for water supply come with 15 or 25 ft of tubing. You might consider buying bulk 1/4 copper tubing so that you won't have any joints in spaces that you can't get to easily. One solid run would be best. If you were going to run the plastic tubing I have never seen it in lengths greater than 25 ft. If you cant get a longer piece you should be careful where you make a joint.
Do not use that small plastic tubing to run in those places.Use copper tubing,so that there won't be any leaks.

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