Installing RO/DI via Self-Piercing saddle

[SharkLover]

I'm installing a Piercing saddle

And I want to make sure I dont break anything. Can I use this method on this type of plumbing system?


The Braided source goes into a Copper Tube that enters the Faucet Water Control for Cold as shown;

Afterwards it flows out of the Braided Source into the Clear Tube that links to a Fitting Tee where it comes out.

Thanks in Advance;
-Anthony

 

[mstrassbur]

Hi Anthony
By The Looks Of That Piping I Would Not Put In There At All
The Piercing Valve Can Only Go Into 1/2 Inch Copper Piping
The Way It Looks There You Have Braided Line / Plastic Line And Old Brass Pipe If It Was Me I Find A Different Location With Suitable Piping., You Could Put Into The Copper Line (with The Tag "cold" ) That Goes Into The Fawcett But You Will Have To Get A Piercing Valve For That Sized Line I Believed Is A 3/8 Line.
Home Depot Should Have Them Bring Those Pictures With You And Show Them To Get You The Right Valve.

 

[buffalobill]

Anthony,
I had the same concerns and decided to buy the faucet adapter from air water and ice. I just leave it on the sink and attach the tubing when I want to make water. Just my 2cents.
Good luck
Kevin

 

[SharkLover]

I'll take some pictures of my faucet head from my bathroom since I have roommates its got to stay in my own space / masterbedroom bathroom.

 

[Miller]

I was/am lazy.....I just you a facuet adpater.

 

[SharkLover]

I'm just afraid I wont be able to add the faucet head to the bathroom sink.

 

[dp28688]

would you be able to get a splitter and a ball valve and hook it up at the braided line?

 

[networkfishman]

I wouldn't use the piercer. That just looks like you are gonna cause yourself some issues when you go to move out. Go to homedepot and get a water feed adapter similar to this:

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idproduct~RO6311.html

It'll connect up in between the braided and copper line.

I have one of these that came with my RO/DI system and it works great!

Hope that helps!
-bri

 

[APISTOBORELLI]

I wouldn't use the piercer. That just looks like you are gonna cause yourself some issues when you go to move out. Go to homedepot and get a water feed adapter similar to this:

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idproduct~RO6311.html

It'll connect up in between the braided and copper line.

I have one of these that came with my RO/DI system and it works great!

Hope that helps!
-bri

Agreed. That's the way to go.

 

[Dave McReeferson]

I am a third on that, easy as pie and clean as a whistle.

 

[NateHanson]

Duck! It's The Mixed Metaphor Police!

 

[SharkLover]

I got the adapter can someone link me the ball valve. having trouble finding it

 

[SharkLover]

I found a bunch off that same site but they're all plastic

 

[SharkLover]

*BUMP*.

Can someone tell me if this is the correct size water feeder for a 3/8 ball valve
I'm not to plumb savvy.


http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ct~RO6311.html

 

[SharkLover]

*Bump*
anyone know a site with a 3/8 size water feed adapter?

 

[nichols]

If you can handle some plumbing here's what i used.

any Lowe's or HD

 

[alpha0r]

Your link doesn't work.

Here is exactly what you need for 8 bucks plus shipping.
http://filterdirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=184

 

[SharkLover]

Thank you Alpha, i bough it. its on its way