connect bottled water to the fridge for ice and drinking
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2015
- This is my life journey documentation but I decided to share the video with y'all.
What would you do if the fridge is too far from the waterline? It's difficult to cut the wall open and make the connection. A better solution is to use a localized pump. Most importantly, I don't drink tap water and thus I want my ice maker and water to come out from the distilled water. In this video, I talked a bit about the history and the process of hooking up the waterline to the new fridge. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for -- thanks so much for posting this!!
Glad it was helpful!
Where do we get one please 🤩🤩🤩
@@gordon8130 got mine from Amazon.
"Pay attention to the pump noise" proceeds to play sick guitar solo haha, good video 👍
very kool indeed 😂
Excellent video and info! Thank you SO much! And, by the way, I'm VERY impressed with your video editing setup! Wow!
Thanks! Those workstations used to program Hollywood discs. :-)
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I thought about to connect the waterline to the refrigerator but didn't know what kind of pump should use. You're genius!!!
Thanks for uploading.
+William Yang .....No problem. Mine is still working great! Hopefully, the pump will last as long as the fridge itself. :-)
I'm agreeing with William Yang --- you are a genius! I have the same issue: the fridge is approximately 15 feet away from a water source with two brick walls dissecting the space.
I've been purchasing bags of ice for the past two years so that I'd have ice in the bin without wasting the limited amount of space in the freezer with ice trays.
After watching only two of your vids and gazing at the rest of your collection of How-To vids, I've determined that you are indeed a Renaissance Man!
Your topics are timely and, for me especially, incredibly topical.
Thanks!
+The Emissary .....Thanks for the kind words. The human body consists of over 80% liquid and mostly water. Thus, water is an essential source to our survival and good health. At $150, the pump might be out of reach to a lot of countries. Thus, the reason I want to re-design this pump at more affordable cost but with the same functionalities and reliabilities.
well done :)
the problem with $20 pump is not BPA-free, phthalate free and not enough psi to do the job. moreover, it has no sensor for water pressure. the circuit built for the pump used in the video cost more due to R&D and if you analyze the product parts and components, it's definitely worth more than $20.
The pump sounds like a sexy guitar solo at 8:07
Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering if you could use a portable water container to serve a dispensary in the refrigerator. But I didn't even think to research it because I said is not a chance. You have shown me otherwise. Thank you so much!
Great video! Thank you for sharing, I wouldn't have known that this was an option.
Very informative, with good details. Thank you.
Informative, usefull and with good technical taste, thank You my friend.
glad u found it useful.
Very nice!! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the video. I don't see any video on how to connect the water filter line to water dispenser. Could you help give some advice on how to do that? Many thanks.
I use gravity in my workshop to supply my fridge ice maker. I have a vented 5 gallon jug on a shelf about a foot higher than the fridge, vented thru an air filter and using 5/8" tubing inplace of 1/4". To correct for lower water pressure, I extended the contact strip in the ice maker timer that opens the water valve nearly tripling the amount of time the valve allows water to fill the tray. Problem solved... Great video!
you did it without a pump? How did you know how tall does the gallon jug must be to correct lower pressure?? I really need some help
@@mariangulo4457 I started with the jug sitting on top of the fridge and that is fine. The things I did to compensate for water pressure were 1) gravity, the water jug is the highest component. 2) decrease resistance to water flow by replacing the 1/4" water line with 1/2" clear plastic tubing, which has a 3/8" opening and fits right over the threaded fitting on the water solenoid valve and all other water line fittings in the hook up. 3) I relocated the water valve from the bottom of the fridge to the top. It's just held on by 2 sheet metal screws so it's easy to move, but the 2 wires controlling the valve have to be extended to reach the top of the fridge also. This puts the valve below the jug of water but above the water inlet into the ice maker making the shortest route all 3 steps are maximizing flow. 4) With the above three steps you can make ice. My Whirlpool ice maker made full sized, but mostly hollow cubes with this set-up. The cube size adjustment on the ice maker is controlling how long the water valve stays open allowing water to fill the tray. At it's maximum setting I got the hollow cubes, so I knew I had to increase the time the valve stayed open to get normal ice cubes. The way I modified the ice maker to achieve this is simple, but requires a little DIY tinkering skill, but as said befor, you can still get pretty good ice just using steps 1-3.
Hi thanks for the video. Do i have to cut the 1/4 inch line exactly for the distance between fridge and put ir just Put the excess of line Behind the fridge
Thank you...we r about to buy a new fridge and will use this type of systen for the water...
Dude that is dope. We were just talking about this cuz our city water comes out brown. Sucks. This way i can have ice and cold water with out that stupid water cooler. Saved my life - sweet. Amazon here i come.
Thanks! Great video!
Thank you for this video. My water bottle was empty and the system started sucking air. I tried every video nothing worked. I realized how to unhook the line to get the air out from the video.
Thank you for your invaluable info and easy explanattion. Would you be able to say what is connecting your fridge to the electrical socket (that red piece showing in your video just before you connect hose to back of fridge) thanks
what's the timecode in the video?
Was a 3 way splitter to hook up more cords
Excellent video sir!
gracias amigo! mira mi musica
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Hello !! But where's the link that I can buy this?
Very helpful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video bro, I was wondering how is it my ice maker and water dispenser was going to work. 👌
Where can I buy these accessories the water pump and the hose connections?
Genius! You solved my problem
The question is, is there any replacement parts, say the tube and cab goes into the jug broke or start leaking, where can i get a replacement? also great work on this!!
As long as there is enough water in the water jug, does the pump stay on continuously even when I'm not using my refrigerator water dispense or ice maker?
Banger of a tune!
Thanks a lot man and I really dig music in the background
No problem 👍
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Very helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, awesome
Thanks!
Good night do you get cold water I have one I am trying to fix I am not getting cold water .
i would like to know your gravity technique ..cause that pump it like $300 her in Nassau Bahamas
This works perfectly, thank you. How do you clean the flojet?
same method as you clean any water-based product.
Thank you.
Would this work for a kangen water machine? I don't want to use tap water as thier filter only removes chlorine
ask the manufacturer. they probably give you a more accurate answer.
does the pump has a pressure switch, so that when the fridge stop consume water, the pump automatically turn off?
Thank you for the video. I bought and installed this 18 months ago with no issue. Today the white tube I connected to the fridge popped off after I had refilled and reattached my water jug (yes, i used the little clear gasket in the right order). The gasket and little metal hub attaching it to the fridge stayed attached to the fridge. Do you have any suggestions on how to best fix this?
i'm not a reseller or work for the company.
the video i posted on TH-cam was just for my own documentation.
you might want to contact the factory for the solution.
@@sokhaDotCom Thanks for the quick reply! I think there's probably an easy plumbing solution, i'm just not much of a plumber. Thanks again for the video - I never would have gotten a fridge with a water dispenser without having seen this first.
Did you have to do anything with the filter in the refrigerator ? Like a bypass I have the same lg fridge thanks
you don't need to mess around with the filter. just install the filter as recommended by the manufacturer and replace it accordingly. hook up the bottled water as if you hook it up to the regular waterline.
thankyou boss you solved my long term problem..
Mine worked perfectly for a month, now once I turn it on, it makes the noise but no water is being pumped.
What to do ?
NICE!!!
V nice
Great video, thanks for this. Do you leave the Flojet unit switched on permanently?
That is correct
@@sokhaDotCom Thanks.
hello. i noticed your pump says 12v at the back but you managed to hook it up on your wall socket (220v?). I have a 115v version but it came with an adapter thats 100-220v. i haven't used it thinking it may not be compatible with my wall socket of 220v. Kindly advice please. Thank you.
+n6omega .... I live in the USA where 110-120 volt is standard. if you live in area where 220 volt is standard, then, you need the proper converter for your power supply.
your adapter is good to go. it will fit your socket of 220v because it's 110v-220v ac...as long as your output is 12v to run your pump (assuming your pump is the same as in the video).
A little late but, I was wondering if it still works for you. And if its possible to change the 1/4 tube to something bigger? THanks
yes, it still works for me.
as for the tubing, you should contact the seller or mfg as i don't work for them.
Doesn't the fridge pump the water to make the ice, was the pump necessary, ty.
what I want to know is when the pump is on is it always making the sound or does it have to be dispensing water to make the sound. Does the fridge trigger the pump or is it just always trying to pump water into the fridge.
It seems to work on pressure. It only turns on when in use. It does not run continuously. Only to satisfy pressure. I have the two bottle dispenser. Works perfect
Good info. Can you leave the pump turn on 24/7? there will no overflow in the fridge?
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Tl;drThe fridge has valves to prevent leaks from being under constant pressure.
The way plumbing in a house works is that you have a tank that holds pressure from the pump, the pressure in the tank provides water pressure to the house. with a fridge(and anything else connected to the plumbing)it’s always under pressure from the water supply. (This example is for a single house disconnected from the city water supply)
Thank you
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I see you made this video 6 years ago.
Is it still working? Anything you would have done differently from the start if you had to?
I am thinkng about doing this project with a new refrigerator. Did you have any issues that i would want to avoid?
still working and no issues
Can anyone tell me where can I buy this model pump please ?
whats the price of it
Does the pump turn off automatically when the fridge doesn't require water?
si.
Hello, I have a question. Can I use the pump horizontally or vertically?
doesn't matter about the orientation. the amount of pressure (PSI) pushing thru the tube is the same.
sokhaDotCom Thanks. I have a series 5000
the pump emits a vibrating sound for a long period of time?
only when it needs to pump water.
for icemaker only without dispenser, do I still need pump? is gravity enough?
Did you fix it?
@@davidsolis2149 no, I don't know how
Ok so got this Flowjet pump and already installed it. So far there's water coming out but I guess I need to wait and see if it makes ice 🧊
Did it make ice ?
the pump turn off automatically when the fridge the water tank in the fridge is full?
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@@sokhaDotCom yes
Ok thanks I ask because the water that I'm using in the 5 gallon jug will be filtered already so didn't make sense to filter it again plus the lg filters run about 50 dollars thanks again
doesn't hurt to filter it again, right? think about your coffee maker. you can put one filter or 2 filter or 3 filter. doesn't matter. if one filter failed, at least your other filter still works!! if you buy the filtered water, you HOPE they changed their filter regularly, right? the keyword here is HOPE. what if they didn't change filter that one time when you purchased the water? is there a way you can tell? 99.9999% you won't know!! thus, having your own filter is a double protection policy. :-)
Nice music bro!
more music....
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What I need is a pump from downstairs that’s quiet into 1000 L tank that goes up to our fridge so we can use water that we get delivered
Hello there, we are from FLOJET sole agent for Indonesia market. This tutorial video is great, could be repost it on our youtube channel ? Please let me know
ya, pak. dimana kantormu? sumbangan bisa langsung ke rekening saya, saya tunggu hahahahaha
Please the name of the song 6:22, thanks ,,
thanks for sharing this, I'd highly recomend a barber though.
Do u have to switch on and off the pump Everytime u need water from the fridge?
NO
I also thought of using one of those plastic jugs that you can pump up by hand to dispense insecticides and such, just remove the wand and hook the hose to your water valve. They will maintain a 10-20 lb pressure when pumped up.
Good idea
i want to know how you did the gravity method that didn't require pump please?
standy-by for the ancient science. :-) forget about just solving water issues....how about solving gravity issues altogether, wouldn't that be neat? lifting 100 ton rock as if gravity isn't there? how about a flying craft or motor vehicle or space travel using a completely new science....well, actually ancient science but somehow it got lost along the way.
sokhaDotCom can you make a video on how you used to get water to the dispenser before you discovered the pump?
I would love to see how to set up using gravity instead of the pump as well. Thanks in advance.
Where can i buy the flow jet bottled system in bahrain?
ask the factory or dealer.
Can i install the pump itself to a wall?
of course. just beware of the PSI and gravity.
Hi... Can you give me the link to buy this dispenser?
i'm not a reseller.
you can contact the factory directly.
@dumbCupYou need to check your fridge specs. Usually, the minimum requirement is about 30 PSI but double check your fridge to be certain. I'm currently designing a new pump that will solve this problem. Using purely gravity to move water is doable as the Roman did over millenniums ago. You just need to understand fluid dynamics.If you want to see the progress of my new design, you can follow me on Twitter. I broadcast the message once I release a new product, software and hardware.
sokhaDotCom can you please let me know how you run your gravity fed only water system??
@@romanmaese6126... very advanced ancient knowledge
Could I just follow you here? I don't Twit. :)
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Yes mines also
Hi me like to get one of dat pump for French
How did you do 20 years ago using gravity instead of the pump?
it requires ancient knowledge dated back before the Egyptian pyramid
Because the problem that I have where I live, there is no constant water service, so I was planing to buy like a 15 gallons bottle and make the water dispenser installation, but now I'm curious you mentioned your fridge required a 30psi. I'm buying a whirlpool wrs586fldb. So do you think I must buy a water pump or just by putting a bottle higher than my fridge would be enough? Thanks again
I would totally go with this solution but that pump being $150 is complete madness. I am looking for a solution since I live in a townhouse and don't want to drill holes in cabinets going from my kitchen sink to the fridge and making it discrete.
calculate for a long term returns; $150 used it for 10 yrs. you spent about $1.25 per month. less than a nickel a day. so, the question becomes...... is the drinking water important enough to spend a nickel a day? if you buy a quality product, it will last a long time.
@@sokhaDotCom True. I have a water filter on my faucet though and so the alternative option to this jug feature is running a water hose from under my sink to my fridge, or getting a couple more ice cube trays. I think I might just go with the ice cube trays also because we are somewhat limited on space, so that is something else for me to consider if I want to reduce walking space in my kitchen. Thank you for your input and advice. :)
nice
Very nice
do you have the link and from where we can order?
you can contact the factory.
I have them in stock
Lmk I have them in stock
noice!
Is this Thai Music ?? I like
Khmer music. Khmer and Thai are neighbors but they used to be the same country many millenniums ago. But, they still share the same culture, food, music, number, holidays, religion, costumes, and the writings are similar too.
Cual fue el costo?
+cony salazar .....$150 + tax
a mi dispensador lo saque sin apagarlo para cambiar el botellon y se le metio aire y ahora no funciona, como lo arreglo?
contacto con el departamento de reparación?
How weird that I have been with this same problem, and it's also the same fridge! Problem Solved!
you know what's really weird. i had a client with the name Padilla as well!! LOL!!
Haha! That's weird alright!
Carolyne Padilla .....just like John F. Kennedy was shot dead in a Lincoln convertible and Lincoln had a secretary name Kennedy! LOL!
I would also like to know your gravity method :)
PATENT PENDING technology. stay tuned. :-)
Donde lo compro?
+cony salazar .....de la fábrica.
oh my gosh
This from 2015. It is 2020. How does the pump know when to stop.
still working
Thank you for the video. My guess is that the background music is something traditional but in the very beginning of the video the high pitched tones weren't very pleasant.
Why don't you use spring water oppose to faucet water
why anyone wants to drink any water that the animals pee in it? :-)
Please!! That ear-splitting flute! Was it necessary?
same as alcohol, drugs, guns and heavy metal music. if you don't like it, don't go near it. problem solved. common sense, yes?
@@sokhaDotCom except no one ecpected that, common sense, where?
It does not make ice, i hear the noise of pump but no ice. Help
contact your fridge factory or reseller.
I posted on Reddit about this, looking for a solution. Some kind soul sent me here. This may have to be our workaround if we can't find a manufacturer in the U.S. that sells a removable Water Supply Tank option for their refrigerator. See my comment below.
Nose nada de Inglés pero me funciono más que los de español
sí señorita
I connect mine to the fridge but it is only allowing me to get water but no ice. Will it allow the fridge to make ice too
Is your Ice-Maker on/off switch turned on? There is usually a switch near the Ice-Maker
I can’t get mine to make ice 😭
maybe you're too hot? :-)
Music is too loud, can`t listen directions.
Listen to the pump noise... While playing music. SMH
10 seconds observation is more than sufficient for an average IQ person.
could you please remake this video without the annoying music so i can watch it ?
u can make a BIG lump sum donation so that we can make the video to your specifications. donation can be made here....
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@BigD does the D stand for Dumbass?
Awesome video but would you please I beg of you, drop that annoying intro sound? Sounds like an evil teacher scratching a chalkboard with their long ass nails.
the sound is to make you wake up. LOL!!
The music is TOO LOUD, ANNOYING AS HELL
i believe TH-cam provided the volume control. your computer also has a volume control and so does your speakers. or maybe that is too complex for your brain to figure out? LOL!! typical homo sapien. this gene should be extinct long time ago!
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I think Debra polenz was pointing out that you talk to quietly compared to the music.
Don't you have one of those funny volume control things there, lol?
@@sokhaDotCom Some people are just born stupid. lol
@@tatemantis9293 .... the chili is too hot. the weather is too cold. the music is too...
i think our beloved Einstein figured out over a century a go. it is called, "The Theory of Relativity".