Walk me thru a saddle vavle install!?!

[pangea]

I most be tired and feel like an idiot since I can't figure this out. Has anyone installed a simple saddle valve like this from HD. If so please walk me thru the fittings.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BOAZCI/ref=nosim/103-8804724-5077406?n=284507

 

[douggiestyle]

make sure the valve is completly open and that the self piercing tip is completely recessed. make sure the gascket is in its propper place. clamp it to a pipe. if the pipe is horizontal. place the valve between 10-3 o'clock so as not to collect sediment from the bottom of the pipe. i like to loosen the compression nut a little. then tighten the valve all the way until it pierces the pipe. then retighten the compression nut and open the valve. water will come out if connected correctly.

 

[bassnman11]

With the water shut off, unscrew the T until the pointed end is inside the valve body.Put the clamp around the pipe, I assume its copper, and tighten the screws just enough to compress the rubber seal. Attach your tubing to the fitting and run to the desired location. Slowly turn the T to pierce the pipe. Turn on the water just a little at first and check for leaks. If you need to tighten the screws to get a seal, tighten both screws evenly and just until the leak stops. If the pipe is not copper, you will need to drill a small hole in the pipe first.

 

[poppin_fresh]

Heres 2 pics of hookup. THe first shows how its put around the pipe, the second shows the RO/DI hookup.

 

[douggiestyle]

if you dont shut off your water and drain the lines first. i suggest that you attach your water line to the valve body before tightening the valve to pierce the pipe. you will stay dry.

 

[pangea]

OK thanks all. I was unclear in the 1/4" tube to compression nut fitting.

comp.nut on 1/4" tube then comp. collar over 1/4" tube with the insert inside 1/4" tube -screw together. Like poppin_fresh, correct?

 

[douggiestyle]

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