This is the first time we have attempted any plumbing job. We had a few hiccups but your video helped us get through it. No more leaking faucet! Could not have done this without your help. Thanks!!
Great explanation and I loved that I could see how hard it was to remove the old cartridge. Mine was so stuck I thought I was doing something wrong but from your video I knew I just had to keep pulling. Thanks!
I do recommend having the puller available because it does allow you, if the thing is absolutely stuck beyond belief and you've tried using a catalytic breaker spray and you've had no luck the vice grips which can get a little wild on you but they're perfectly fine. I just personally like the moen puller. They're usually about $14 to $20 they're not much. In my undertakings I've probably replaced 500 of these cartridges roughly they're very common in Northern California especially. I probably have used the puller about 30 times especially in cases where they didn't use the correct amount of lubricant or none at all or the calcification of the water acts like glue to the valve body to the housing
I definitely needed the cartridge puller for my Moen. The puller works like a wine opener - it screws into the nob like a wine opener drills into the cork. Then you have mechanical leverage to remove the stuck cartridge. When I saw how much exposed rubber was in my Moen 1222, I understood that there was no way a human was pulling that cartridge out without damaging the pipes connected to it. Lube the heck out of the new cartridge with store bought grease instead of the oil provided with the cartridge. Put lube in the pipe and in the recessed areas of the cartridge (in addition to the rubber areas). If cartridge is not soaking in grease, it will go in 90% and stick.
I bought a cartridge with puller through Amazon, not OEM, but both cartridge and puller worked well. I had to use the puller both to remove the 20 yr. old cartridge and to insert the new one far enough to install the retaining clip. I would have struggled lots longer without the puller.
Important note: I turned off my main water supply and the hot water tank tap, so it wouldn't drain and and burn out. I installed the new cartridge and turned on the main water. I was ready to return the cartridge, as faulty, to the store. Next day just before leaving for the store I thought the anti scold mechanism might require pressure on both hot and cold lines for it to work. Turning on the hot water supply resulted in it working perfectly. I found your video very helpful.
@@lilamp03 i purchased the original moen part and it didn’t work for me, went back to Home Depot and got the Everbuilt part# 52429 so far so good and it’s like 20 dollars cheeper.
I used PB Blaster on mine. I had started loosening it before it stuck and nearly stripped it. I started re-tightening it, then working it back and forth until it loosened enough to remove it. I was expecting a short set screw rather than the long bolt...not all videos show that part of the removal process.
Hey man have you ever used a cartridge puller? It's a handy little tool I use every time I pull cartridges out. Those Moen shower tap cartridges can get pretty stuck in there sometimes haha.
Hi Danny. I have a moen shower handle that pulls out, to trun water on, push in to shut it off. How do I know what cartridge to purchase? And is the replacement cartridge process the same as this one? Thank you so much for all you do to help the DYIer
After you remove the cartridge do you think it might be wise to turn the water back on and flush out any debris then shut the water off again and reinstall the new cartridge?
By use of your finger and maybe even a little brush you should be able to get most everything out of there however if you do have a lot of minerals I would recommend just burp the water one time and let it shoot out this kind of location on the outside is totally safe you're not going to soak the bathroom or get water on the floor
EXTREMELY HOT CAVEMAN TIP: Twist Cartridge Left & right 45 Degree as Moen INSTRUCTS…with the Plastic Clip that Moen INCLUDES ….BEFORE pulling or the METAL stem will break off…& you will have to ‘Tap & Die’ to set a bolt into the remaining stem or worse CALL A PLUMBER or your Pipes may even Burst & Flood your house… Its ok if plastic tabs on old cartridge breaks upon twisting 45 degrees Left & Right To Install: Lube both black rubbers on new cartridge …then…TWIST New Cartridge 45 degrees Left & Right to insert easily
I had to twist my 20 yr. old cartridge many times before it finally released, and even then left some of the rubber parts for me to fish out. Important tip: I couldn't simply have pulled it straight out.
I just installed it but its weird as the off is if the shower knob is pointing upwards and if pointing bottom it is hot. I double checked the cartridge and it saya H on left and C on the right. Pls help if I am somehow not doijg it right
No even though it leaks from the shower head, that is not where the problem is coming from. Replace the cartridge as I did in this video and it will fix the leaking shower head.
Hi, I have watched this video several times. It's very helpful and makes it very simple for people like me that are not handy with plumbing. I have a 20 year shower, the stem broke. I replaced the cartridge and the drip started. Bough a new cartridge and it's still there. Before I go out spending 2 year salary on a local plumber, do you have any suggestions of what can be the cause? The white plastic piece has a tiny movement, nothing that would seem significant. I've tried positioning the stem even without the handle. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. Don't know how to direct message you.😀
Try removing the cartridge one more time and looking inside the rough valve for any debris. Sometimes the rubber from the cartridge gets stuck inside of the valve.
exactly what happened with mine, had to go in to remove rubber parts left behind...then used leftover lubricant inside the valve body to ease the installation.@@How2Plumb
This is the first time we have attempted any plumbing job. We had a few hiccups but your video helped us get through it. No more leaking faucet! Could not have done this without your help. Thanks!!
Great explanation and I loved that I could see how hard it was to remove the old cartridge. Mine was so stuck I thought I was doing something wrong but from your video I knew I just had to keep pulling. Thanks!
I do recommend having the puller available because it does allow you, if the thing is absolutely stuck beyond belief and you've tried using a catalytic breaker spray and you've had no luck the vice grips which can get a little wild on you but they're perfectly fine. I just personally like the moen puller. They're usually about $14 to $20 they're not much. In my undertakings I've probably replaced 500 of these cartridges roughly they're very common in Northern California especially. I probably have used the puller about 30 times especially in cases where they didn't use the correct amount of lubricant or none at all or the calcification of the water acts like glue to the valve body to the housing
I definitely needed the cartridge puller for my Moen. The puller works like a wine opener - it screws into the nob like a wine opener drills into the cork. Then you have mechanical leverage to remove the stuck cartridge. When I saw how much exposed rubber was in my Moen 1222, I understood that there was no way a human was pulling that cartridge out without damaging the pipes connected to it. Lube the heck out of the new cartridge with store bought grease instead of the oil provided with the cartridge. Put lube in the pipe and in the recessed areas of the cartridge (in addition to the rubber areas). If cartridge is not soaking in grease, it will go in 90% and stick.
I bought a cartridge with puller through Amazon, not OEM, but both cartridge and puller worked well. I had to use the puller both to remove the 20 yr. old cartridge and to insert the new one far enough to install the retaining clip. I would have struggled lots longer without the puller.
Thank you for this short, to the point video. Once I had the right parts, I had mine swapped and back in business in less than 15 minutes.
Very succinct and useful. Easy to follow and perfectly paced. Thank you!!
Very helpful. Thank you. Fixed my valve watching your video.
What does a cartridge puller look
like ? Can i get one ? $
Super good videos the best plumbing, please don’t stop to do videos thanks
I fixed my leaking tap, thank you so much !!!
Excellent. By following this video, I can fix my shower and save $$$.
This helped me with a shower repair. Thank you!!
Very good video that helped me change my cartridge perfectly.
Important note: I turned off my main water supply and the hot water tank tap, so it wouldn't drain and and burn out. I installed the new cartridge and turned on the main water. I was ready to return the cartridge, as faulty, to the store. Next day just before leaving for the store I thought the anti scold mechanism might require pressure on both hot and cold lines for it to work. Turning on the hot water supply resulted in it working perfectly. I found your video very helpful.
Good video. I may have to get a cartridge puller. Mine is really stuck and I don't want to break a water line pulling and jerking like that.
Thanks so much!!!!!!
First time for me and it was a snap thanks to you
I just replaced my 1255 with a new one. But I am still dripping water. Any tips?
this may be a silly question but how do you know in advance what type of cartridge to use? i don't see any markings on mine that give me a clue??
I had the same issue, I had to take the old cartridge to the store to match it up.
So I just replaced my 1222 moen cartridge, but I’m still getting a leak out of my shower head. Any ideas?
How’d you fix it? I’m having the same problem. New cartridge and still getting a steady drip
@@YipTheYaper Did you get the leak fixed? If so how? I’m having the same constant leak even after changing the cartridge
@@lilamp03 i purchased the original moen part and it didn’t work for me, went back to Home Depot and got the Everbuilt part# 52429 so far so good and it’s like 20 dollars cheeper.
Very helpful
I appreciate it very much
Liked it so much I subscribed twice and watched all the ads.
😂 😂 😂
Will this video help me if my handle is a pull to turn the water on, instead of a turn? Thanks
Yes same repair
Great vid! Thanks!!
Finally someone said what size allen wrench to use! Unfortunately, I may have stripped mine. Does anyone know a way to try and get it out?
I used PB Blaster on mine. I had started loosening it before it stuck and nearly stripped it. I started re-tightening it, then working it back and forth until it loosened enough to remove it. I was expecting a short set screw rather than the long bolt...not all videos show that part of the removal process.
How do you know if you have 1222 or 1225 or even 1255?
Well, did that fix the leak?
Very helpful, muchas gracias!
Hey man have you ever used a cartridge puller? It's a handy little tool I use every time I pull cartridges out. Those Moen shower tap cartridges can get pretty stuck in there sometimes haha.
I can't get the Allen screw out to remove the handle cuz it's stripped. Any ideas??
Is it really necessary to replace the whole cartridge instead of just the O-rings?
Absolutely, yes. Cartridges are cheap and you have to take the entire cartridge out anyway, so why would you do that?
Hi Danny. I have a moen shower handle that pulls out, to trun water on, push in to shut it off. How do I know what cartridge to purchase? And is the replacement cartridge process the same as this one? Thank you so much for all you do to help the DYIer
Successfully installed the valve but the cannot shut off the water completely...help!!
great help!!
My neighbor broke his water line because of pulling the cartridge like that ! ...$1000 repair job after that! Lesson learned.
After you remove the cartridge do you think it might be wise to turn the water back on and flush out any debris then shut the water off again and reinstall the new cartridge?
By use of your finger and maybe even a little brush you should be able to get most everything out of there however if you do have a lot of minerals I would recommend just burp the water one time and let it shoot out this kind of location on the outside is totally safe you're not going to soak the bathroom or get water on the floor
EXTREMELY HOT CAVEMAN TIP: Twist Cartridge Left & right 45 Degree as Moen INSTRUCTS…with the Plastic Clip that Moen INCLUDES ….BEFORE pulling or the METAL stem will break off…& you will have to ‘Tap & Die’ to set a bolt into the remaining stem or worse CALL A PLUMBER or your Pipes may even Burst & Flood your house…
Its ok if plastic tabs on old cartridge breaks upon twisting 45 degrees Left & Right
To Install: Lube both black rubbers on new cartridge …then…TWIST New Cartridge 45 degrees Left & Right to insert easily
I had to twist my 20 yr. old cartridge many times before it finally released, and even then left some of the rubber parts for me to fish out. Important tip: I couldn't simply have pulled it straight out.
I replaced mine and it still leaks!, any reason why it’s still doing this?
I think you should have used the cartridge puller. Would have made the job easier, and less likely to damage the plumbing behind the wall.
Thank you!
I just installed it but its weird as the off is if the shower knob is pointing upwards and if pointing bottom it is hot. I double checked the cartridge and it saya H on left and C on the right. Pls help if I am somehow not doijg it right
Did you figure it out? I’m having the same issue.
@@faronsdearyes. I just turned the lever of the cartridge usong the pliers to the opposite side. Saw it on another video
I can dig it.
It leaks from the top of shower head should I just replace the shower head
No even though it leaks from the shower head, that is not where the problem is coming from. Replace the cartridge as I did in this video and it will fix the leaking shower head.
Can you replace the gaskets and reuse the valve? They’re not the cheapest
Boy, I would recomend the puller tool, it will keep you from breaking the fitting. It is an inexpensive tool.
Damm I need tighter shot to where that retainer goes in, having an issue with reinstalling
Hi, I have watched this video several times. It's very helpful and makes it very simple for people like me that are not handy with plumbing. I have a 20 year shower, the stem broke. I replaced the cartridge and the drip started. Bough a new cartridge and it's still there. Before I go out spending 2 year salary on a local plumber, do you have any suggestions of what can be the cause?
The white plastic piece has a tiny movement, nothing that would seem significant. I've tried positioning the stem even without the handle.
Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. Don't know how to direct message you.😀
Try removing the cartridge one more time and looking inside the rough valve for any debris. Sometimes the rubber from the cartridge gets stuck inside of the valve.
exactly what happened with mine, had to go in to remove rubber parts left behind...then used leftover lubricant inside the valve body to ease the installation.@@How2Plumb
New cartridge, now mine won't shut off all the way.
Nope still leaks
Thank you!