Is the Moen 1225 a good faucet cartridge?

My tub/shower faucet had a slow leak a few weeks ago, so I chose to replace the cartridge (after removing the old one and looking at it, it’s a Moen 1225). This solved the problem. However, I had a plumber come out to fix something unrelated in my house a few days ago (water meter connection plumbing).

Why is my Moen shower faucet cartridge stuck?

This Moen shower valve is 45 years old and hadn’t been used in at least a year. The cartridge was stuck due to an accumulation of mineral deposits over time. It is a very common problem.

What’s the best way to replace a Moen faucet?

Since the old cartridge is a throwaway, just don’t damage any part of the faucet you’ll keep getting it out. Then replace the leaky cartridge with a new one and you’re fine. I just had same Moen experience. Position the ends of a good pair of needle-nose pliers on opposite ends of the upper and lower interior tabs.

How do you remove a cartridge from a Moen 1200?

It may be necessary to hold the cartridge tabs (#4) with a small screwdriver. This will help to prevent the cartridge shell (#2) from spinning in the valve (#5) instead of being forced out. Remove the tap wrench. Cut a 3/8″ hardwood dowel 1-3/4″ long. Drop the hardwood dowel into the cartridge shell (#2).

My tub/shower faucet had a slow leak a few weeks ago, so I chose to replace the cartridge (after removing the old one and looking at it, it’s a Moen 1225). This solved the problem. However, I had a plumber come out to fix something unrelated in my house a few days ago (water meter connection plumbing).

How do you reinstall a Moen faucet cartridge?

Push the cartridge straight into the valve, making sure that the ears of the cartridge are lined up precisely with the clear tabs filling the front and back center openings of the valve body, or 12:00 and 6:00. To reinstall the cartridge into your faucet assembly, reverse the steps that you followed to remove the old cartridge.

What kind of Puller do I need for Moen faucet?

If you have Moen faucet, you can usually find a model-specific cartridge puller for that faucet. For example, the Moen 104421 cartridge puller works with 1200, 1222 and 1225 cartridges, and it makes other pullers for different models.

How to loosen a moentrol 1225 shower cartridge?

Using the plastic twisting tool (see image A below) provided in the 1225 cartridge kit (#6), rotate the cartridge (#6) 1/4 of a turn (90 degrees) in either direction. This will help loosen the cartridge (#6). Remove the twisting tool (A) from the top of the cartridge (#5).

When do I need to replace my ink cartridge?

If you have seen a low ink indicator, or your cartridge is more than 6 months old, then it is time to purchase a replacement printer cartridge. Replacing your printer’s ink cartridge can become foolproof by simply following these instructions!

Which is better brass 1220 or plastic 1225?

Technically either one will work but apparently the plastic 1225 offers a tighter fit than the brass (and more expensive) 1220. Moen also recommended cleaning out the inside of the valve with an old toothbrush or bottle brush and then flushing thoroughly before installing the new cartridge.

How often should you replace a Moen shower cartridge?

Replaced a Moen shower cartridge but it still leaks. Anyone have experience with this? We have hard water that is terrible on our plumbing. It destroys seals, gaskets, etc… every 3-5 years on toilets, sinks, and anything else with a valve. Replacing the seals usually works but not this time.

What happens when you replace a Moen 1225 cartridge?

Replaced 1225 cartridge on single push pull Moen faucet. Cold water fine. Low stream on hot water. Tried to run hot water with no cartridge. Not … read more

Why does diversion not work with the 1125 cartridge?

The divertor is built into the design of this cartridge – which is why diversion never works quite right with the 1225 installed. The 1200 or 1225 are sink faucets, so walls never really should come into play here. 1125 is the tub faucet. Take it out, relube, put it back – that will fix it.

What’s the difference between 1200 and 1225 faucets?

The 1200 or 1225 are sink faucets, so walls never really should come into play here. 1125 is the tub faucet. Take it out, relube, put it back – that will fix it. Just lube all over, dont scrimp or be all artsy with the lube just being on the gaskets.