How to install a fridge water line

Our fridge has an automatic ice maker and a filtered water dispenser. Having done this before, I wanted to make this install as CLEAN as possible. So the steps involved are:

  1. Buy an ice-maker/water-line kit from your local hardware store and pick a spot behind the fridge to install the line;
  2. Optional – I used a coaxial plate to make the water line have a clean appearance on the wall;
  3. Add a grommet to the coaxial plate to protect the line;
  4. Install the water line into the plate first, then drill the hole in the wall – the area behind the drywall was accessible via the basement (you may need to drill into the floor directly if running in the basement);
  5. Mount the plate – use wall anchors if there is nothing for the screws to grab a hold of;
  6. I used coaxial clips to secure the water line to the floor beams. I also ran the line beside a piece of 1×4 for extra protection;
  7. Unpack the self-piercing saddle valve;
  8. Optional – use a T-valve, or a needle valve, for another emergency shut off option;
  9. Install the self-piercing saddle valve on one of the cold water lines – this will puncture copper or PEX lines (PEX lines are pictured);
  10. Optional – use a bead of silicone to enhance the seal around the puncture to stop any leaks;
  11. Install the T-valve (needle valve) in an accessible area for emergency shut-offs (I just used zip ties to hold it in place); and
  12. Release the valve(s), …wait a few hours, …and enjoy cold water and automatic ice cubes!

 


Fiero OEM outer dew wipes

The outer dew wipes commonly become brittle and fall apart over the years – mine were cracking badly. I bought a set of NOS OEM dew wipes from a local Fiero owner. It took about 2.5 hours to install.


Fiero LED marker lights

With the Ferrari 355 nose, I lost the side marker lights. So in order to comply with Ontario law, I needed to re-install marker “signal” lights on the Fiero. A few months back I saw a real Ferrari 360 Modena in Toronto, and the Modena had simple round marker lights – they looked good. So


Fiero stereo installation is complete

With the mounting plate finished and painted, the stereo system was completely installed. The system sounds great great (4x50w) and the iPod integration works terrific. Surprisingly this was an easy installation, and only took 3-4 hours (total time).


Fiero sub woofers

I finished the installation of the Fiero sub woofers, and powered up the SST radio for a test run. I still have a wiring mess to hide, …but it sounded great!


Prepping the SST radio harness

I finished mating the SST harness to the Fiero radio harness. I bought the Fiero radio harness off eBay for $5. It allows you to adapt any radio harness to the stock harness. It also allows quick disconnect/reconnect for servicing – all without cutting any wires.


Custom mouting plate for the SST

The new SST radio comes with a flush mounting kit. This allows the controller to be mounted “properly” in the dash – rather than using the standard bracket. In order to mount it in the Fiero, …like everything else, …fabrication needs to be done. I used 16 gauge steel to create a mounting plate.


New Fiero audio system has arrived

My new audio system arrived in the mail the other day. It is called the Secret Audio SST – “Stealth Sound Technology”. In other words it is a radio system designed for vehicles without a standard radio/deck DIN size.


Fiero interior is pretty much DONE

I need to install the interior door panels, …and finish installing the sound system, …but aside from those two elements, the interior is done.


Fiero test drive video

Been almost 2 years since I drove this car. Since the plate stickers are not valid (April 2006 was the expiry date) I just took it for a spin around the block. I took some HD video as well.