Great idea. I work work maintenance at a big office bldg. I've been waiting for someone to move out so I can take their office type automatic fill Keurig to use at home with my R/O system at home. Now I don't have to. Parts are ordered :-) Thanks.
I just did something similar and it works great on our K-slim model. However, I have real hesitation to rely solely on that float valve to keep from flooding my kitchen (and basement below). So, I'm adding a 1/4" 110V solenoid in-line between the ice maker water line and the float valve. I've opened the Keurig and found the terminals for the heater element. Since the K-slim series only heats while making a cup, the time the solenoid will be powered will be short, and in the presence of the user. The float will still prevent overfilling, but the solenoid will make sure the float receives no water unless the machine is actually producing hot water. $16 for a food-grade plastic solenoid that is tiny and comes with the 1/4" push to connect fittings.
Hundreds of thousands of these float valves are used are used on aquariums, with no overflow issues, but that solenoid is an excellent way to be super safe!!
@@HowToLou Ha... If you knew how many times I've had someone say, "I've never seen that happen before!" you'd understand :) My middle name is Murphy... Anything that can go wrong, will. I guess I just look at it as cheap insurance. Thanks for posting this video, BTW. Great info in it.
You wouldn't happen to have the schematic and part you used? I'm looking at making some modifications to my old reliable coffee maker and the added security would be nice.
@@evanturzanski9265 Schematic, no. I just disassembled the K-slim until I got to the heating element. It was pretty obvious which lines came off the main board and went to the element. In fact, the connections were spade connectors, so adding a pair of conductors to the existing male spade was pretty straight forward. That wire then went to the solenoid valve. Search this part at amazon: B07DC7MJKQ Then, just put it inline with the water supply going to the float. It stays closed in the de-energized state, thus eliminating any chance of flooding from a failed float valve.
That's awesome Lou! I'll have to give that a go with our Keurig. Just have to figure out how I'm going to run that water line up through the counter top. 🤔
Lou, I followed your directions but now the tank is accumulating green algae. Is there a way to dispense only the required amount of water for a single cup of coffee ?
You can lower or adjust your float to make the water level lower, so it will cycle more often, but the Keurig requires a minimum amount of water to run. I would dump your tank and wipe it out with bleach. Clean the float with bleach too. That will kill all the algae. Rinse several times and fill back up. Some city water supplies have algae in them, mainly in the Spring. If the problem persists, you might consider an inline water filter before feeding the tank.
Wow, I did the exact same thing with what looks pretty much like the same float valve. However, mine got gunked up after a little while and started leaking. Have you had that problem? I also got a ton of green stuff from the copper pipe.
Great idea. I work work maintenance at a big office bldg. I've been waiting for someone to move out so I can take their office type automatic fill Keurig to use at home with my R/O system at home. Now I don't have to. Parts are ordered :-) Thanks.
Very cool and it's nice you have it in the corner to hide the hose.
Did you know the Keurig already has a place to put pex directly into the machine? You'll need the office version though.
This video is for people that can’t afford a $1000 coffee maker.
I just did something similar and it works great on our K-slim model. However, I have real hesitation to rely solely on that float valve to keep from flooding my kitchen (and basement below). So, I'm adding a 1/4" 110V solenoid in-line between the ice maker water line and the float valve. I've opened the Keurig and found the terminals for the heater element. Since the K-slim series only heats while making a cup, the time the solenoid will be powered will be short, and in the presence of the user. The float will still prevent overfilling, but the solenoid will make sure the float receives no water unless the machine is actually producing hot water. $16 for a food-grade plastic solenoid that is tiny and comes with the 1/4" push to connect fittings.
Hundreds of thousands of these float valves are used are used on aquariums, with no overflow issues, but that solenoid is an excellent way to be super safe!!
@@HowToLou Ha... If you knew how many times I've had someone say, "I've never seen that happen before!" you'd understand :) My middle name is Murphy... Anything that can go wrong, will. I guess I just look at it as cheap insurance. Thanks for posting this video, BTW. Great info in it.
Understood. Cheap insurance for sure. My motto has always been Safety Third!!
You wouldn't happen to have the schematic and part you used? I'm looking at making some modifications to my old reliable coffee maker and the added security would be nice.
@@evanturzanski9265 Schematic, no. I just disassembled the K-slim until I got to the heating element. It was pretty obvious which lines came off the main board and went to the element. In fact, the connections were spade connectors, so adding a pair of conductors to the existing male spade was pretty straight forward. That wire then went to the solenoid valve. Search this part at amazon: B07DC7MJKQ Then, just put it inline with the water supply going to the float. It stays closed in the de-energized state, thus eliminating any chance of flooding from a failed float valve.
You’re super smart! Love your videos! Thanks for sharing all your tips!!!!!!
That's awesome Lou! I'll have to give that a go with our Keurig. Just have to figure out how I'm going to run that water line up through the counter top. 🤔
Luv the taste of glue in my coffee
Nice to see you back making videos! Your friend from the early 1970's Ron S.
Are all those plastics safe for potable/drinking water?
Absolutely! These exact parts are sold for Reverse Osmosis drinking water systems.
www.amazon.com/dp/B076HDV3Z2
Lou, I followed your directions but now the tank is accumulating green algae. Is there a way to dispense only the required amount of water for a single cup of coffee ?
You can lower or adjust your float to make the water level lower, so it will cycle more often, but the Keurig requires a minimum amount of water to run. I would dump your tank and wipe it out with bleach. Clean the float with bleach too. That will kill all the algae. Rinse several times and fill back up. Some city water supplies have algae in them, mainly in the Spring. If the problem persists, you might consider an inline water filter before feeding the tank.
i drilled a hole in my lid and mounted the float in the lid and and taped the lid on so it cant lift up gorrila tape seems to work very good.
That works! My wife would never let me do it that way. She wants all tubes hidden.
Wow, I did the exact same thing with what looks pretty much like the same float valve. However, mine got gunked up after a little while and started leaking. Have you had that problem? I also got a ton of green stuff from the copper pipe.