FAQs
Is there a Top Mount option (for the valves) for any of these boxes?
Yes, any of the ice maker or specialty boxes can be converted to a Top Mount application by turning the box upside down – in fact, they can be installed at any angle.
Can valves with hammer arresters be installed upside down?
Yes, hammer arresters can be installed at any angle.
Are the faceplates paintable?
Yes, all plastic Water-Tite faceplates are paintable.
I have ¼" braided hose for my refrigerator ice maker. Is that compatible with the ¼" compression valve in your box?
Yes, simply remove the nut and ferrule and thread the hose connection onto the threads you removed the nut from.
I need to add a hammer arrester to my 3/8" outlet valve. Is that an option?
Yes, you can add the 86595 3/8" x 3/8" Reverse Nut Tee Arrester to the front of the valve. The reverse nut threads directly onto the threads on the front of the valve once the nut and ferrule have been removed. This hammer arrester is lead free.
How do I know which type of PEX connection to choose?
It depends on the type of PEX pipe it is being connected to, but other than that it is just installer preference. If you have PEX B pipe, then you need to use F1807 PEX connections. If you have PEX A pipe, then you can choose either F1960 (Wirsbo/Uponor) PEX or Rehau Everloc+. If you have not yet selected the type of pipe/system to use, there are numerous resources on the internet to help you with that decision, but it largely comes down to cost and ease of installation – some of the ones that are easier to install require more expensive tools for the installation.
Do these valves/boxes meet California Prop 65 standards?
All of our boxes and valves in this family carry the following warning on the label:
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
How do I know which type of PEX connection to choose?
It depends on the type of PEX pipe it is being connected to, but other than that it is just installer preference. If you have PEX B pipe, then you need to use F1807 PEX connections. If you have PEX A pipe, then you can choose either F1960 (Wirsbo/Uponor) PEX or Rehau Everloc+. If you have not yet selected the type of pipe/system to use, there are numerous resources on the internet to help you with that decision, but it largely comes down to cost and ease of installation – some of the ones that are easier to install require more expensive tools for the installation.