767 Generic 8mm 5/16 Inch White Water Line Tubing Sold Per Metre, Universal Fridge, Ice Maker and Water Filter Part

Cut to the length you need, part 767 is white 8mm water line, also known as 5/16 inch tube, sold by the metre. It's a generic, universal tube for running water to a plumbed fridge, ice maker or water filter, and it suits 5/16 inch push-fit connectors. Measure the run before ordering and allow a little extra for neat bends.

Replacing a kinked or split fridge water line

This tube carries mains water from the tap or filter to the appliance. Old lines go hard and brittle with age, and a line that's been crushed behind a fridge or bent sharply around a corner can split, weep at the fittings or restrict flow. Signs it's time for new tube include water pooling under the fridge, a weak water dispenser, an ice maker turning out small cubes, or tube that looks yellowed and cracked. Replacing the whole run, rather than patching it, is usually the tidier repair.

Part details

• Tube size 8mm, equal to 5/16 inch
• White tubing
• Sold per metre
• Suits 5/16 inch push-fit fittings
• Listed as meeting Australian Standards
• Generic universal part

Cutting and connecting the tube

Turn the water off at the tap before disconnecting the old line. Cut the tube square with a sharp tube cutter or blade, never with side cutters that crush the end. Push it firmly into the fitting until it bottoms out, then tug back to check it has locked. Route it so it won't be pinched when the fridge slides back. Turn the water on slowly and check every joint for drips.

Questions about this part

How many metres should I order?

Measure the full run from the water tap or filter to the inlet on the back of the fridge, then add some slack so the fridge can be pulled out for cleaning without straining the joints. Order that number of metres.