Vulkan Lokring L13000674 Refrigerator Tube Straight Brass Reducing Connector 8.5/6 NR Ms

When a refrigerant line is kinked, cracked, or cut during a compressor or evaporator service, the standard fix requires brazing equipment, nitrogen, and a certified technician. The Vulkan Lokring L13000674 eliminates all of that — it’s a flame-free, tool-free straight reducing connector that permanently joins an 8.5mm OD copper tube to a 6mm OD copper tube with a nitrile rubber seal inside a brass body. No torch, no flux, no open flame near refrigerant lines. This is the direct replacement for Whirlpool W10890099, W10895716, W11504416, and GE WR97X10076.

⚠️ Symptoms That Bring You Here

• Refrigerant line kinked, punctured, or cut during compressor or evaporator replacement
• Refrigerator not cooling after a repair — suspected leak at a line splice or joint
• Need to connect an 8.5mm tube to a 6mm tube without brazing equipment
• Flame-free repair required — confined space, flammable surroundings, or no torch on hand
• Previous brazed joint failed or is weeping refrigerant
• Replacing W10890099, W10895716, W11504416, or WR97X10076 on a Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, or JennAir refrigerator

✓ Part Details & Cross-References

• Part Number: L13000674
• Replaces: W10890099, W10895716, W11504416, WR97X10076
• Connector Type: Straight reducing connector
• Size: 8.5/6 NR Ms — 8.5mm OD inlet × 6mm OD outlet
• Body Material: Brass (Ms)
• Seal Material: Nitrile Rubber (NR) — compatible with common refrigerants
• Brand: Vulkan Lokring
• Application: Copper refrigerant tubing — refrigerators, freezers
• Installation: Tool-free push-and-crimp — no brazing, no torch, no open flame
• Joint Type: Permanent mechanical seal — not reusable once crimped
• Compatible Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, JennAir, Amana, GE

⚙️ Installation Notes

• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced — refrigerant system work; recovery and recharge required
• Recover refrigerant before cutting or splicing any refrigerant line — required by law
• Cut tubing cleanly and squarely — a burr or angled cut prevents a proper seal
• Deburr and clean tube ends before insertion — contamination compromises the nitrile seal
• Insert tube fully to the depth stop before crimping — partial insertion causes leaks
• No torch, flux, or brazing rod required — connector is flame-free by design
• Pressure-test the joint with nitrogen before recharging with refrigerant
• Joint is permanent once crimped — plan the splice location carefully before installation

✓ Compatible Models

ABB1921BRB03, ABB1921BRM03, ABB1921BRW03, ABB1924BRB03, ABB1924BRM03, ABB1924BRW03, ABB2224BRB03, ABB2224BRM03, ABB2224BRW03, JBRFL24IGX10, JBRFL30IGX10, JBRFL36IGX10, JBRFR24IGX10, JBRFR30IGX10, JBRFR36IGX10, JFC2089BEP07, JFC2290REM05, JFFCF72DKL04, JFFCF72DKL05, KBSD706MPS00, KBSD708MBS00, KBSD708MPS00, KBSD708MSS00, KBSN708MBS00, KBSN708MPS00, KRBL102ESS03, KRBL109ESS03, KRBR102ESS03, KRBR109ESS03, KRFC300EBS05, KRFC300EBS06, KRFC300EBS07, KRFC300ESS06, KRFC300ESS07, KRFC300ESS08, KRFC300ESS09, KRFC300EWH06, KRFC302EBS05, KRFC302EBS06, KRFC302EBS07, KRFC302EPA05, KRFC302EPA07, KRFC302ESS05, KRFC302ESS06, KRFC302ESS07, KRFC302ESS08, KRFF302EBS03, KRFF302EBS04, KRFF302EBS05, KRFF302ESS04, KRFF302ESS05, KRFF302ESS06, KRFF302EWH04, KRFF302EWH05, KRFF305EBS04, KRFF305EBS05, KRFF305EBS06, KRFF305ESS05, KRFF305ESS06, KRFF305ESS07, KRFF305EWH05, KRFF305EWH06, KRSC700HBS04, KRSC700HPS04, KRSC700HPS06, KRSC703HBS04, KRSC703HBS05, KRSC703HPS04, KRSC703HPS05, KRSF705HBS04, KRSF705HBS05, MBB1957FEW03, MBF1958FEZ06, MBF2258FEZ06, MBL1957FEZ07, MBR1957FEZ06, MFF2258FEZ06, MFF2258FEZ07, MFF2558FEZ07, MFF2558FEZ08, MFI2269FRB05, MFI2269FRW05, MFI2570FEB06, MFI2570FEW06, MFI2570FEZ13, WRB119WFBB03, WRB119WFBM03, WRB119WFBW03, WRB322DMBB03, WRB322DMBM03, WRB322DMBW03, WRB322DMHV03, WRB329DFBB03, WRB329DFBW03, WRB329DMBB03, WRB329DMBM03, WRB329DMBW03, WRB329LFBM03, WRB329RFBM03, WRF532SMHB03, WRF532SMHV03, WRF532SMHW03, WRF532SMHZ05, WRF532SMHZ06, WRF532SNHV03, WRF532SNHV04, WRF532SNHW03, WRF532SNHW04, WRF532SNHZ05, WRF532SNHZ06, WRF535SMHB04, WRF535SMHB05, WRF535SMHW04, WRF535SMHW05, WRF535SMHZ06, WRF535SMHZ07, WRF535SMHZ08, WRF535SWHB04, WRF535SWHB05, WRF535SWHB08, WRF535SWHV04, WRF535SWHV05, WRF535SWHV08, WRF535SWHW04, WRF535SWHW05, WRF535SWHW08, WRF535SWHZ06, WRF535SWHZ07, WRF535SWHZ10, WRF540CWHZ08, WRF540CWHZ09, WRF550CDHZ08, WRF555SDFZ16, WRF555SDHV08, WRFA32SMHZ05, WRFA32SMHZ06, WRFA35SWHZ06, WRFA35SWHZ07, WRFF5333PB00, WRFF5333PV00, WRFF5333PW00, WRFF5333PZ00, WRX735SDHV07, WRX735SDHZ08

Always verify your full model number on the label inside the refrigerator door or on the back panel before ordering.