"Joey" wrote
I hope the water tank won't freeze again but I figure if it does, I could
remove it and put a splice into the line where the water will run
direct--shorter route. Thanks for all the assistance !!!!!!

Happy to help. If you by-pass the water tank you won't get chilled water at
the door (and you might still get a frozen water line) but you can always
put a little ice in the glass.