To replace a saddle valve or tee off an existing water line, start by obtaining the needed parts. I'm assuming the saddle valve is connected to a ½" copper water line. If you're comfortable soldering ...

Fractional horsepower refrigeration systems typically come from the factory sealed, with no access valves installed. While working on these systems, if some type of access valve has not already been ...

Q: I was talking to a neighbor about hooking up an ice maker line and he suggested using a "saddle valve" for the job. What is this, and how hard is it to install? A: A saddle valve is unique in that ...

Q: I was talking to a neighbor about hooking up an ice maker line, and he suggested using a “saddle valve” for the job. What is this, and how hard is it to install? A: A saddle valve is unique in that ...