RODI angle stop for washer lines

[sean151]

I'm looking for an RODI angle stop similar to the popular John Guest angle stop valve. Unfortunately they are not compatible with the hoses in my house. I've searched off and on for the last few years for a reliable y-connector for the washer line, but every time I come up finding a high number of bad reviews on every product. I'm not looking for a 1 in 10,000 per year failure rate I seem to see on ever item. I want something sturdy and reliable like the John Guest item, but with 3/4" hose connection and 1/4" output. Has anyone ever been able to come across something like this OR an actually reliable y-connector?

Similar to this but 3/4"x3/4"-1/4" SS: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/john-guest-angle-stop-valve.html

 

[Greg P]

Can we get a pic of where you want to attach the new valve to your current plumbing, including the surrounding pipes?

 

[sean151]

I'll try and grab a picture later today. Just looking to add it to the wall end of the cold water line in the laundry room. Area looks similar to most such as: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/washer-rodi-connection.352593/post-4381566
Main difference is my waste line is separated and has it's own dedicated hole in the wall.

 

[theMeat]

I'm looking for an RODI angle stop similar to the popular John Guest angle stop valve. Unfortunately they are not compatible with the hoses in my house. I've searched off and on for the last few years for a reliable y-connector for the washer line, but every time I come up finding a high number of bad reviews on every product. I'm not looking for a 1 in 10,000 per year failure rate I seem to see on ever item. I want something sturdy and reliable like the John Guest item, but with 3/4" hose connection and 1/4" output. Has anyone ever been able to come across something like this OR an actually reliable y-connector?

Similar to this but 3/4"x3/4"-1/4" SS: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/john-guest-angle-stop-valve.html

I agree with you. They’re all cheap crap bound to leak. Fine out in the yard, not inside the hose. Now they’ve come up with a decent version designed to split the cold water line fir the washing machine, to have another cold water supply these new fangled dryers that use water for removing wrinkles. Have installed a few and they’re good. Now even available at homecheapo

 

[Greg P]

I've looked at most of the hardware store available units and agree with you that the quality is not there.
You may need to do some plumbing vs using fittings.
Waiting for your pics and will check in tomorrow

 

[sean151]

Drain line and both water lines to the washer in the picture attached.

 

[Saltyreef]

Drain line and both water lines to the washer in the picture attached.

I would do as @theMeat suggested.

Tee off using the cold water splitter and add a 3/4 x 1/4" compression fitting like this to the end.

They also make splitters with valves but you can just put a JG valve after the 1/4" compression and then connect your system

 

[theMeat]

Or like this if you want valves

 

[Saltyreef]

Or like this if you want valves

Yep yep just wrong size i think

 

[theMeat]

Yep yep just wrong size i think

Why it comes with fitting shown, I think, but maybe you’re right, description a bit confusing

 

[sean151]

I'll give the everbilt a try. It has no reviews out of 100 of a brass failure. Only of gasket or thread issues, which will be found right away vs. something happening a year from now when you're on vacation.