APEC Water Systems ICEMAKER-KIT-38-14-RO Ice Maker Kit for Reverse Osmosis System with Upgraded 3/8" Output (RO-Hi Model), Refrigerator & Water Filters

I have the large Whirlpool 28 cu ft fridge/freezer, and after the initial water filter expired tried replacing it with a filter from Amazon and also from Home Depot, both with the same result. Neither filter worked with the PPD was the same level as from my main water faucet (unfiltered). My handyman installed a 6 step 3/8" filter unit and this ice-maker kit to pipe the filtered water to my fridge/freezer. The 3/8" size supplies sufficient pressure without a pump. Install looked straight-forward and if I didn't have a bad back could probably have done it myself.

There were comments in previous reviews that the package did not have the insert and the sleeve (see first 2 figures). My package had everything. I also checked the length of the tubing and it was exactly 20 feet long. All you need is a knife to cut the tubing where you would add the Tee. The instructions on the back of the package was good. Also, I specifically chose this package since the tubing was NFS certified (National Food Safety) and it was clearly marked on the white tubing. This means that the tubing meets the NSF lab standards for food safety. This point was not clear on other packages that were offered on the Amazon website.

Everything in the kit was great except for the 3/8 inch tee.

This is the refrigerator/ice maker attachment for the 3/8 upgraded tube size- still only 1/4 to appliance. Worked great an hooked up directly to my fitting on the bottom of the fridge bypassing that metal to plastic line that used to be on the fridge- make sure you flush out you water and burn your ice. Then sit back and wait for beautiful clear ice that doesn’t change the flavor of your favorite beverage of Choice. I ended up removing the “factory” installed water filter from my fridge so as not to contaminate the ro water

So far so good. I purchased two of these, one for our downstairs kitchen and another for the upstairs coffee bar and kitchen. They appear to be very well constructed and the output pressure is phenomenal. The upstairs one also feeds an undersink ice maker. If you have a case, like I did, where you are needing to connect to raw copper pipes, I'd suggest going with a Sharkbite Dual Compression Outlet Angle Stop Valve, as it is far more robust that the adapter parts I tried to use that came with the unit which I couldn't ever get to seal properly on my downstairs kitchen. The upstairs kitchen, no problems with drips or leaks. I'd love this company to include a 3rd party water assessment post install - prepaid - so one could verify the exact quality of the water coming out of their RO units.

I love this filter system. is the best idea when I order this !! it saves me a lot of money. I stop spending money buying water in bottles at the store. and this water I do a test and is better than any water brand that you will see at stores.

I have tried a few other items on the market. This is the first kit that worked for me. I am very glad I found this kit with T fitting, 2X 3/8" & 1/4 in tubing connection that exists off to fridge.

Although this says 3/8" upgraded RO tubing, read carefully as the tubing included is actually 1/4".

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