Eastman 60233 Ice Maker Outlet Box, 1/2-Inch PEX, Quarter-Turn Valve
Product description
The faceplate measures 8-1/4 inches wide by 7-5/16 inches high, with a rough opening of 5-3/4 x 4-7/8 x 3-1/2 inches. Eastman’s 60233 is a pre-assembled outlet box for a recessed residential ice-maker water connection. It combines a 1/2-inch crimp PEX inlet with a 1/4-inch OD compression outlet. The included quarter-turn valve is already installed.
Tips for day-to-day use
This box is intended to sit in a wall stud bay, giving an ice maker a recessed water connection rather than leaving the valve and hookup exposed. For a kitchen remodel or a new refrigerator water-line installation, its format makes the connection point part of the wall finish. The faceplate cover snaps on after installation, and the support bracket is included to help mount the assembly.
Before choosing it, compare the inlet and outlet connection types with the water line and appliance hookup planned for the job. The inlet is specifically a 1/2-inch crimp PEX connection, the outlet is 1/4-inch OD compression. It is not described as a universal fitting for other pipe or tubing systems. Customers have praised ease of installation and function, while durability feedback is mixed, with some describing the box as flimsy or reporting breakage. That makes careful handling a sensible consideration during installation.
Why it’s worth it
The main practical advantage is having the valve, bracket, and faceplate together in one pre-assembled unit. That can suit a planned, recessed residential installation more directly than assembling a valve and wall box as separate components. A brass quarter-turn ball valve provides a simple shutoff arrangement, and the stated lead-free compliance and UPC approval are relevant details for buyers comparing plumbing fittings.
It’s a great fit if the project calls for these exact connection sizes and a dedicated wall outlet for an ice maker. You may want to skip it if the planned plumbing uses a different inlet or outlet connection, since the listed configuration is specific. The product information does not describe adapters for alternate connections.
Key points
- Inlet: 1/2-inch crimp PEX
- Outlet: 1/4-inch OD compression
- Valve: Pre-installed quarter-turn brass ball valve
- Included: Support bracket and faceplate cover
- Rough opening: 5-3/4 x 4-7/8 x 3-1/2 inches
- Faceplate: 8-1/4 inches wide x 7-5/16 inches high
- Working temperature: 34°F to 180°F
- Working pressure: 125 PSI
Before you decide
What connections does the Eastman 60233 use? It has a 1/2-inch crimp PEX inlet and a 1/4-inch OD compression outlet. Match both ends to the planned plumbing and ice-maker line.
What comes in the box? The assembly includes a pre-installed quarter-turn ball valve, support bracket, and faceplate cover.
What are its stated operating limits? The listed working temperature is 34°F to 180°F, and the working pressure is 125 PSI.
Buying verdict
Choose the Eastman 60233 when you need a recessed residential ice-maker outlet box with its specified PEX-to-compression connections and the valve and cover supplied as one assembly. Its dimensions and connection style make it important to plan the stud-bay opening and plumbing before buying. If durability is a deciding factor, weigh the mixed customer feedback alongside the product’s stated materials and specifications rather than assuming every installation will hold up the same way.