Omg, this is exactly what I needed to see. Lost my husband of 42yrs- 1 1/2 years ago. So thanks to beautiful people like you, I can do it myself (the fix it gandma😂). Thank you so- so much💞
Thank you so much for your comment. I am so glad that it worked for you. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Sheila, Thanks so much for your comment. I’m glad it worked out well for you. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thank you, we recently discovered our line had a tiny hole, which looks like probably from a kink in the line that finally burst since the line was installed over a decade ago. I will try the Sharkbite rather than figuring out how to install a totally new line, which means i have to find where it terminates under the fridge, because it does not terminate at the rear. I assume you measure the tube outer diameter as you did here because I got confused with the 32nd markings on your ruler.
Thanks this was so helpful.. it worked for me. Have another to deal with will try this initial. I need to unscrew somethings. My husband in heaven would be proud of me.
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Great video. Many of the water lines are 1/4 in. And use 1/4 in attachments. I literally had the same problem today when installing. Their was a small puncture on one of the main lines from the fridge and I wanted to fix it. Went 3 trips to lowes and talked to an associate. We couldn't find an 1/4 in. coupling that would fit because the main line is to wide in diameter. Now I know what to get tomorrow. 5/16 coupler. Thank you again sir.
that is a great question. If you look at the tape measure again, you’ll see that it is 5/16. I’m not sure what you were looking at but I looked at it again and yes it is 5/16 and yes the 5/16 shark bite work. Thanks again for your question and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs. Also best of luck with your next DIY project.
Thank you so much for your comment. I am so glad that it worked for you. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
reminder to all --- make sure line isn't touching your hot water lines anywhere on it's journey to your refrigerator. I replaced my whole line when I got a new refrigerator thinking I was being smart fixing something old before it failed and learned the hard way a year later when the thing popped a leak against a hot water line and leaked for probably 36 hours in my basement drop ceiling. Lucky it was near sump and didn't permanently damage anything.
Thank you so much for your suggestion. That is so true. You always want to make sure your line is not going to be in contact with something that may cause it to break. I’m so glad it did not cause a lot of damage. Best of luck with your future DIY projects and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thank you so much for your suggestion. That is so true. You always want to make sure your line is not going to be in contact with something that may cause it to break. I’m so glad it did not cause a lot of damage. Best of luck with your future DIY projects and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
That is a great question. In doing a little bit of research, I’ve read both. I’ve had mine on for over two years and haven’t had a problem. I think if you it is installed correctly, I think the warranty is like 25 years. I would check the package and see what the recommendation is as far as warranty. Best of luck and I’m glad it worked out And hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
There is a link in the description! www.lowes.com/pd/SharkBite-5-16-in-OD-Push-to-Connect-Coupling/1000192633?user=shopping&feed=yes&irclickid=3Hhxm%3ATFVxyPWKuXlF3i23NaUkCyGv3eIzpkz00&irgwc=1&cm_mmc=aff-_-c-_-prd-_-mdv-_-gdy-_-all-_-0-_-3586222-_-0
I just hit the subscribe button. I have a water line to a fridge that has exactly this problem. Im hoping to fix it as easily as you did. 🙏 *EDIT* : I did exactly what Big Al said to do and it was a smashing success!!! Initially when I got the leak, no lie, I panicked a little and just bought some flex seal tape. That shit didnt work at all. Maybe it does on other projects, but for this, the water just found its way out. So Thats when I found Big Al. Im *SO* thankful I did. $15 on a roll of flex tape vs. $2.50 for the shark bite / plastic splice. Big Al's way was cheaper and far more efficient. Thanks again!!
Well, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing comment. That is so kind of you to do that. I wish you the best with all of your DIY projects. Thanks so much for subscribing to big Al repairs.
Johnny, thanks so much for your comment. So sorry that it did not work. Did you use the shark bite connector? If you did make sure that the lines have a straight cut and after you insert the line into the shark bite make sure that you pull the line back out to secure the connection. Please give us an update on how you fixed the problem. Thanks.
Omg, this is exactly what I needed to see. Lost my husband of 42yrs- 1 1/2 years ago. So thanks to beautiful people like you, I can do it myself (the fix it gandma😂). Thank you so- so much💞
I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for taking the time to write a nice comment! Good luck on your next project! You can do it!
I am so sorry for your loss, Good job tackling these projects on your own girl ❤…..
This was just what we needed. Many thanks!! The pulling out and pushing back the fridge took longer than the actual repair.
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thank for saving me hours of work replacing the complete line
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the nice comment
Still relevant today. Thank you so much. It worked like a charm.
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This Boomer can’t thank you enough for saving me lots of money but more importantly boosting my self confidence
Sheila, Thanks so much for your comment. I’m glad it worked out well for you. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thank you so much. Great video. We are not handy, but through your video, we were able to fix the line.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the nice comment! Good luck with your next project!
Thank you, we recently discovered our line had a tiny hole, which looks like probably from a kink in the line that finally burst since the line was installed over a decade ago. I will try the Sharkbite rather than figuring out how to install a totally new line, which means i have to find where it terminates under the fridge, because it does not terminate at the rear. I assume you measure the tube outer diameter as you did here because I got confused with the 32nd markings on your ruler.
Where’s you buy the sharks bike 5/16 ? Thank you
Hey! We put a link in the description! Lowe's
Excellent easy fix!!! Thanks
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Where can you buy this sharkbite connector
We got it at Lowe's
Thanks this was so helpful.. it worked for me. Have another to deal with will try this initial. I need to unscrew somethings. My husband in heaven would be proud of me.
Thank you so much for your comment. I am so glad that it worked for you. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Saved me a plumber’s fee. Thanks for the video.🎉
Billwear. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thank you for this video. Clear, concise.
Where do you get the part?
Home depot
Great video. Many of the water lines are 1/4 in. And use 1/4 in attachments. I literally had the same problem today when installing. Their was a small puncture on one of the main lines from the fridge and I wanted to fix it. Went 3 trips to lowes and talked to an associate. We couldn't find an 1/4 in. coupling that would fit because the main line is to wide in diameter. Now I know what to get tomorrow. 5/16 coupler. Thank you again sir.
How did you come up with 5/16"? I saw 5/8"OD...
that is a great question. If you look at the tape measure again, you’ll see that it is 5/16. I’m not sure what you were looking at but I looked at it again and yes it is 5/16 and yes the 5/16 shark bite work. Thanks again for your question and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs. Also best of luck with your next DIY project.
exact same issue. thanks for making this video kind sir!
I hope it helped. Let us know how your experience was. Good luck!
Woohoo, saved me some money! Thanks!
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WOW thank yo so much Al huge thanks!
Umiami80. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
exactly what i was looking for. volume was a little low (just feedback) but overall great presentation. thank you for posting
Thanks for the feedback! We will fix that next time. Good luck with your project! Thanks for commenting
reminder to all --- make sure line isn't touching your hot water lines anywhere on it's journey to your refrigerator. I replaced my whole line when I got a new refrigerator thinking I was being smart fixing something old before it failed and learned the hard way a year later when the thing popped a leak against a hot water line and leaked for probably 36 hours in my basement drop ceiling. Lucky it was near sump and didn't permanently damage anything.
Thank you so much for your suggestion. That is so true. You always want to make sure your line is not going to be in contact with something that may cause it to break. I’m so glad it did not cause a lot of damage. Best of luck with your future DIY projects and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thank you so much for your suggestion. That is so true. You always want to make sure your line is not going to be in contact with something that may cause it to break. I’m so glad it did not cause a lot of damage. Best of luck with your future DIY projects and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Just had this problem roday and watched your video. It worked so far. But question is this a temporary fix ir will it hold up for quite some time?
That is a great question. In doing a little bit of research, I’ve read both. I’ve had mine on for over two years and haven’t had a problem. I think if you it is installed correctly, I think the warranty is like 25 years. I would check the package and see what the recommendation is as far as warranty. Best of luck and I’m glad it worked out And hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thank you for teaching us!
Lavender. Thanks so much for your kind words. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.
Thx helpful in my kitchen
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Thank you!
Thanks for the nice comment!
HUGE help!!!! Thank you!!!
Helpful stuff
Thanks so much for your comment.
Helpful mine was leaking
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Wow dude thank you so much!
THANK YOU
Thanks!
A link to a source to purchase one of these shark bite couplers would have been appreciated and helpful.
There is a link in the description!
www.lowes.com/pd/SharkBite-5-16-in-OD-Push-to-Connect-Coupling/1000192633?user=shopping&feed=yes&irclickid=3Hhxm%3ATFVxyPWKuXlF3i23NaUkCyGv3eIzpkz00&irgwc=1&cm_mmc=aff-_-c-_-prd-_-mdv-_-gdy-_-all-_-0-_-3586222-_-0
Thanks a lots. Good bless you because you save me lots of money .
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Omg this man is my hero!!!!
Thank you!!! Know I feel I can fix my leaking water hose.
Hope it helps! Good luck!
Thank you
Thanks for the comment!
I just hit the subscribe button. I have a water line to a fridge that has exactly this problem. Im hoping to fix it as easily as you did. 🙏
*EDIT* : I did exactly what Big Al said to do and it was a smashing success!!! Initially when I got the leak, no lie, I panicked a little and just bought some flex seal tape. That shit didnt work at all. Maybe it does on other projects, but for this, the water just found its way out. So Thats when I found Big Al. Im *SO* thankful I did. $15 on a roll of flex tape vs. $2.50 for the shark bite / plastic splice. Big Al's way was cheaper and far more efficient. Thanks again!!
Well, thank you so much for taking the time to write such an amazing comment. That is so kind of you to do that. I wish you the best with all of your DIY projects. Thanks so much for subscribing to big Al repairs.
thanks for your video!! I am able to fix my leak with a 1/4 shark bite. 😎
That is so great. I’m glad you were able to fix your waterline. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you subscribe to big Al repairs.
May God bless you.
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It's called electrolysis
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Mines still leaking
Johnny, thanks so much for your comment. So sorry that it did not work. Did you use the shark bite connector? If you did make sure that the lines have a straight cut and after you insert the line into the shark bite make sure that you pull the line back out to secure the connection. Please give us an update on how you fixed the problem. Thanks.
I have a leak coming out of my sharkbite connecter on the fridge any ideas ? @BigAl-1