20 Most Recent Moen & Replacement Cartridge - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Yes all you need to do is to remove handle from stem of cartridge and rotate stem 180 degrees. Reinstall handle and you should be ok. Thank,

have to replace the cartridge..hot water softens rubber and causes it to leak first...check the left side port on valve to make sure no burrs or bites in metal eating away at cartridge seal...

I have experienced this problem a few times in twenty plus years in the plumbing business. What I would do is get a moen brass cartridge and give that a try. Hope this helps you thanks

I'm not now nor have I ever been a fan of the plastic moen replacement cartrideges. I don't know if they still do but probably about twenty five years ago I tried using a few of the plastic replacements,mostly due to high cost of the brass moen factory ones I think every one leaked. Then I actually read on the instructions that it was not unusual for them to leak some. My suggestion is to get a good brass moen magnum cartridge and be done with it for another twenty years. Hope this helps you. Thanks.

If you are referring to a Posi Temp cartridge they can be tough to remove from the valve body but there is a specific Moen 'puller' tool available. Basicially, once the 'U' shaped brass clip, which holds the cartridge on place is removed, the old cartridge (including the brass stem) will pull out completely. However they are frequently stuck in place and require some force to break free. A small plastic tool is included with the new cartridge - it isn't worth much, IMO but at least try it. Slide it over the stem so that it fits snuggly against the old cartridge and twist it with channel locks or crescent wrench. You may be successful in getting the cartridge to turn, one it does it will usually then pull out. Grasp the brass stem with vise grips/channel locks and pull the cartridge straight out. If it doesn't budge, you will likely need the specific tool mentioned above which screws into the stem (where the screw for the handle would normally fit) and is tightened down against the valve body. The pressure applied is similar to an auto. brake puller, pulling the valve out. Be careful in exerting any pressure against the valve body because it may not be adequately fastened to blocking inside the wall cavity and too much or excessive pulling may cause damage to the water supply lines.

Make sure before the install the new cartridge the valve body is clean and free of any build up. I usually take a little emery cloth and clean it out then flush the valve with water. Also use plenty of additional silicon/plumbers grease on all the black rubber seals before inserting it . Make sure it is not upside down and fits into the valve body all the way. The brass retaining clip is then re-inserted. Be careful not to lose it as a replacement is not included with the new valve and may not be easy to come by. Good luck!

you need to get the moen cartridge removal tool at home depot or lowe's

If this is a Moen 1225/1200 cartridge, try this link at the Moen site for instructions. You can even click on a link at the top of that site for a step-by-step Animation Enhanced turotial that is very helpful.

http://www.moen.com/consumer-support/installation-help/tutorial?id=moen0133

If it is a different cartridge, try searching that site for the specific number of your cartridge for instructions.

I had the same problem due to mineral deposits and age of cartridge. The only solution, unfortunately, was to replace the entire handle apparatus. Although Moen sells a puller tool that is supposed to extract the cartridge, it only manages to pull out the inner stem, leaving the outer sleeve of the cartridge stuck inside. I know that people have used a 12mm tap to thread the cartridge and then use a 3" or longer hardened steel bolt with washers or sockets to pry out the sleeve, but you run the risk of damaging the pipes in the process. The quickest, albeit more costly, solution is to replace the handle apparatus altogether, hopefully with one not of Moen's design. This problem seems to be a constant with Moen cartridge replacements.

Call Moen directly. They will ship what you need to your door, for free.

Always lub up the o-rings with cooking oil so it would seat better.Some will damage easy and keep wearing when not placed in a lubed up hole. Hope this helps.

Hi,
Pull straight up with all you got!!!
They are a bugger to get out!!!
Your local plumber maay have a puller to help with the job...

heatman101

the lines the cartage attaches to will have seals or teflon tap. if the seal has a small nick, it will leak. Or if the tape was applied in the incorrect dircection or was cut it could also creat a leak

You must have something in there gumming up works. Is the water on? Does the shut off work good? Is the cartridge in right? Are you sure it is the right cartridge? Can you see any gunk in the cartridge? Make sure the hole lines up when you turn it ccw, make a note of the position then turn it on, make another note, then take it out and check your positions with the holes. See if they line up. Check it out.

If my memory is correct, the dome is removed simply by grabbing it and turning it counter clockwise. See the link below for a parts breakdown.

http://www.moen.com/shared/pdf/7034pt.pdf

Sounds like a bad diverter. Depending on what faucet you have some are on the tub spout and some are built on the valve. Both types can be repaired or replaced. I hope this helps.

remove the device from faucet and look into it for a small screen is it clean.

yes it is a cartridge replacement,the cartridge is,should be all that you need to replace.you did not list what kind of faucet. so here is a few number's. some bath/shower valves' take#1225-(plastic) this is also use'd in some kitchen,lav, model's.two handle faucet's#1224,the "posi-temp"#1222 is a tub shower only,there are cartridge puller's available,and recomened them,one is made by moen,another by brass craft,i have pulled cartridge's with out,so it is up to you.hope this help's.

the little valve is your diverter control,sorry do not have a part # for you but it is easy to replace.i have seen them at lowe's /home depot . and if you still have hard ware store's in your area they should be able to help.