Old plumber shows tips and tricks on moen faucets. Choosing the right cartridge.

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13 жыл бұрын

This is a short video on Moen cartridges.What types there are and how to remove them....Please subscribe and have a great day! Al

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@adamheeg6000 6 жыл бұрын

Stuff like this is the true value of youtube. Thanks Old Kid!

@TheOldkid888 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Adam, You're welcome! I hope you get along well with future projects! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@TheMacies4 11 жыл бұрын

My hubby and I are so grateful to you for taking the time to upload this video ; ) We watched another helpful video, but our shower faucet was older (25+ years). You helped us identify the correct part, change the parts out, and save a couple hundred dollars in plumber fees. What a great feeling - we did it ourselves! Yaay! Thanks again.

@3820jack 2 жыл бұрын

Ten years after posting this video it is still a very helpful piece of information! Thanks for the great information.

@TheOldkid888 2 жыл бұрын

Hello jackC, You're welcome! Hopefully the repair goes well for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@corybinsfield2974 Жыл бұрын

I’m the guy that stood on my counter with a vice grip attached to the stem 😅. I texted my plumber and asked if this was normal. He said to use the white plastic insert or a pliers to turn the cartridge. Thanks for the pro tip.

@TheOldkid888 Жыл бұрын

Hello corybinsfield2974, I have talked to a lot of people who have done the same thing. I started using the plastic tool a few decades back. Moen didn't mention anything in the instructions as I think everyone thought it was just covering the end of the cartridge for shipping. Makes all the difference in the world spinning the cartridge back and forth. I know a lot of plumbers who never knew that is what it was for as well. You're not alone. LOL! Be a good video though! Congrats on the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@glennwiggs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your information! Thanks to you, I was able to change my cartridge without calling the plumber. Could not have done it without you!

@TheOldkid888 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Glenn, You're welcome! Congrats on the repair! Glad everything went well for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@dieselboats7886 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir. Answered many questions in a very short period of time.

@mojochopper 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this! Especially the tip about the cartridge loosening tool. The enclosed instructions didn't mention this at all. Saved me a ton of time and frustration.

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello mojochopper; You are more then welcome! I always say that the plastic tool is worth its weight in gold. It sure saves a lot of frustration. Glad your repair went well! Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

@NMranchhand 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific, thanks. That tip about twisting it back and forth to break the friction between those rubber pads and the brass cylinder was a great share of your experience and did the trick for me.

@TheOldkid888 2 жыл бұрын

Hello NMranchhand, You're welcome! Twisting the cartridge is the secret to making it come out much easier. I have heard of stories where people have got on top of their countertop and tried to pull it out without twisting it back and forth beforehand. Makes all the difference in the world. I am glad it worked out for you! Congrats on the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@damircosictz 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Especially on the usefulness of the white plastic tool to remove the cartridge. Moen themselves had a video where the cartridge was plucked out as if a gentle little flower. No mention of the tool nor its usefulness. Nearly threw out my back trying to do it the hard way. Thanks again!

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Damir; You are more then welcome! That little piece of plastic is worth its weight in gold as far as I am concerned. Funny Moen didn't mention the tool. I know I find it very handy. Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

@robertgraul9467 4 жыл бұрын

I followed your advice about being gentle and patient when using the plastic tool to remove the cartridge. It took a little time but it worked well. Thank you!

@TheOldkid888 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Robert, You're welcome! Congrats! The plastic tool works well if you are patient. From time to time; it gets a little tougher, but there are other ways of removing the stem if that does happen. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@southbaysurplus 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! Awesome video, you just saved me a small fortune. Took five minutes to replace, and works better than ever!

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello southbaysurplus; You are more then welcome! Glad you got along well with the repair! Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

@z2bombers1 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this video. A HUGE help. The cartridge was an absolute breeze to replace and who ever says THAT when it comes to plumbing. My local Home Hardware had a cartridge and I didn't have to pay anything because of Moen's lifetime guarantee...just had to take the old one back. It was 30 years old....the age of our house. Kudos to Moen. I wouldn't buy anything else now.

@TheOldkid888 Жыл бұрын

Hello z2bombers1, I am glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on the repair! I am a lifer with Moen. Excellent product as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for commenting and enjoy the holidays! Al

@ZupE891 Жыл бұрын

How does the return work. You have to have the old one on hand when you buy the new one? Or can you come back later with the old one and get your money back?

@RodinThink28 Жыл бұрын

@@ZupE891 Take a picture of your Moen faucet and send that to Moen. You do not have to take out the old cartridge. Not sure if a hardware store will accept that, but you can try. Moen will give you a new cartridge, but not sure if they'll give your money back if you purchase one.

@fortifiedoats 10 жыл бұрын

I just want to thank yo for your video. I viewed another video that said "little white plastic" thing that comes with the cartridge is "completely useless". Your video clearly explained the usefulness of this tool. Literally, I was standing on the counter trying to pull it out. I thought I would have to go the route of a plumber. Your video explained that because the rubber binds with the metal, you use the white plastic tool to gently wiggle it left to right. Anyway, it worked! So, thank you for your video,

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Joe, Lisa & Gabriel Levine; You are more then welcome! The little tool they give with the cartridge works on almost all cartridge replacements. I am glad you got along well with the repair! Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

@RichJenkins52 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about the little plastic tool. I have always wondered what it is for, and this was the first time I have needed it. I had watched another video recommending taps and dies, valve pullers, etc--and all I needed was the little plastic tool to loosen the cartridge. Many, many thanks.

@TheOldkid888 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Rich; You are more then welcome! Not a lot of people know what the plastic tool is for and that includes plumbers as well. There are times when the water is exceptionally hard and the plastic tool will not turn the cartridge before you pull it out, but I made another video explaining what to do if you come across that situation. Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the project! Al

@njhog1102 4 жыл бұрын

This video filled in the gaps from another video I watched and made me aware of the little white tool which allowed me to finally extract the cartridge. I also got lucky when I put the new cartridge in and got it right the first time.

@TheOldkid888 4 жыл бұрын

Hello NJ Hog, Great to hear! That little plastic tool comes in handy for sure. It also can be used to align the cartridge when placing it back in the faucet body! Glad everything worked out for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@lisawilson7707 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing me which cartridge I needed! Moen's website didn't specify which one, I ended up buying the wrong cartridge, and now I know which one to correctly get!

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Lisa; The 1225B is the pull out and turn. It is for kitchen, basin and the older style moen bath faucets. The 1222B is the newer style cartridge for the posi-temp bath faucets. moen does replace them under there warranty if you call the company; they will send one to you in the mail at no charge. Excellent company! Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

@baldasareaw 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we were getting angry that the old cartridge was not coming out. Little tool = awesome

@AdamFraserKruck 2 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you so much! There's no way I could have pulled hard enough without using the white tool. With that little tool it was easy and took no time at all :)

@TheOldkid888 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Adam Fraser-Kruck, You're welcome! I am glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on the repair! Turning the cartridge is the secret for sure! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@capercamper 3 жыл бұрын

this is a great video explaining the difference between these two cartridges, thank you oldkid

@TheOldkid888 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Caper Camper, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with any future projects! Thanks for the kind words and enjoy your day! Al

@TSimons 4 жыл бұрын

This helped me identify my moen cartridge before I could pull it out. Thank you!! Appreciate the no-nonsense explanation.

@TheOldkid888 4 жыл бұрын

Hello T Simons, You're welcome! Nice to know what to look for before making the repair! Moen is quite simple as far as their cartridges go. I am a big fan! Thanks for commenting and have a great one! Al

@tametra_lasha 3 жыл бұрын

Did you need a special tool to take the cartridge out?

@us5girards 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very helpful and pointed me in the right direction. 1225 did the trick and the project is done perfectly!

@theweekenddrz519 7 жыл бұрын

This video saved me a lot of hard work today. Thank you 👍

@TheOldkid888 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Flyboy Phil, You are more than welcome! I am glad everything went well for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@varghejo 7 жыл бұрын

This video was very useful, I just happened to see it before fixing my shower. Thanks for posting. That little white tool thingy saved my butt.

@TheOldkid888 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Jordan, You're more than welcome! Makes all the difference in the world when it comes to removing the cartridge. A little turn back and forth before pulling it out saves a lot of struggle. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@michaelcolasurd8994 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I watched and rewatched the official moen video and was stuck at getting the valve out, they didnt bother to show the trick with the white cap. Used the cap as described and it came right off!

@TheOldkid888 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael! Thanks! Congrats on the repair! I figured there had to be a reason for the cap. I have never found any information on it, but I decided to give it a try and it worked very well. I believe the company puts it in the bag to allow the installer to make slight turns to the cartridge allowing the retaining clip to go in easier and push it into the faucet body. But turning the cartridge back and forth with the plastic tool allows it to come out much easier. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@Stippell 13 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks for putting this together.

@MrUltraworld 12 жыл бұрын

@TheOldkid888 Thank You & greetings from sunny Orlando Florida! You were dead on! Here in Central Florida, hard water is a real problem. I unscrewed the aerator & white granular lime deposits were everywhere. Cleaned & re installed it. You saved me the cost of a cartridge! Took 5 minutes to fix. I Thank You Again" Kevin

@TheOldkid888 11 жыл бұрын

Hello dmevans42; Thanks for the kind words! You are more then welcome! Thanks for commenting and I hope this helps with your repair! Al

@tekman55 2 жыл бұрын

Your info about changing hot and cold saved me! Thanks.

@TheOldkid888 2 жыл бұрын

Hello tekman55, You're welcome! It's quite easy to do. Sure beats pulling the cartridge again! Thanks for commenting and I hope 2022 treats you well! Al

@uber2tuber 2 жыл бұрын

Great info!! Thank you so much cuz I couldn't decide which one to order for my tub/shower faucet. And since the handle pulls out I ordered the 1225. No one else explained that! Gracias!

@TheOldkid888 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Carol Nicola, You're welcome! I am glad everything worked out for you! Hopefully the repair goes well! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@texan4now 7 жыл бұрын

Just want to thank you very much for explaining they used to put the 1225b in years ago because we were puzzled. Did not remember a few years ago husband replaced a 1225b with 1222b part moen sent us. We saved the old part and thought it was what we needed, however it "was" 1222b that was needed. Thanks!!!

@TheOldkid888 7 жыл бұрын

Hello texan4now, You're more than welcome! I am glad everything straightened away. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

@ralphpritchard8626 9 жыл бұрын

Your instructions worked like a charm and I was able to get the cartridge for free at Home Hardware in Canada without any proof of purchase or the old cartridge! Thank you for posting this.

@TheOldkid888 9 жыл бұрын

Ralph Pritchard You are more then welcome! I am glad you were able to get the cartridge free of charge! Good feeling for sure! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@OHFORPEATSAKES 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. After 6 months of procrastinating, I found this video and got a free :-) replacement cartridge at Home Depot, spent a whopping 10 minutes and whadda-ya-know; no more drips! If only everything was so easy.

@TheOldkid888 6 жыл бұрын

Hello OHFORPEATSAKES, You're welcome! I am glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@platinumchaos5785 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this excellent video. I didn't know which cartiridge I have and now, I do. : )

@TheOldkid888 Жыл бұрын

Hello Platinum Chaos, You're welcome! Great! I am glad everything worked out for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

@daultonruff2281 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the little tool info! I have the 1225 and replaced it before covid but it has leaked (hot side) ever since so we keep the hot water off until we use the faucet. I have another cartridge and this week I am going to pull it again and replace it hoping the "barrel" is not scratched and I can solve my problem.

@tinolopez24 10 жыл бұрын

On my side job today i replaced a 1225 cartridge it was my 1st time replacing this so easy after watchn ur video thank u so much.best wishes to u.

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Tino; You are more then welcome! I am glad you went well with the repair! Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

@jbbennett2816 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Super video. Just changed my 50+ year old cartridge. Thanks again!!!

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Jb Bennett; You are more then welcome! Glad it worked out well for you! Thanks for commenting and congrats on the repair! Al

@jbbennett2816 10 жыл бұрын

My second cartridge is a bit more complicated. The set screw for the handle is rusted and I have not been able to remove it. The screw is slotted. I will try to cut the handle off and see if I can make the slot deeper with a dremmel tool. I don't want to drill it out on fears that I'll damage the theads that I'll need to pull out the cartridge. My easy out on small screws hasn't worked well in the past. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks again! J.B.

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello Jb Bennett; I would try cutting the handle as you mentioned. I wouldn't worry about the threads as they are on the old cartridge and have nothing to do with the removal of the cartridge. Getting the handle off can be the toughest part of the job sometimes. Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al

@jbbennett2816 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Al.

@tomb3311 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this short identification of parts video. I am not the plumber but I was unsure of which one before even pulling. Laymen here and this one I have is def the 1222.. God bless

@TheOldkid888 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Tom B, You're welcome! I am glad the video was able to help! 1222 is for Moen tub and shower or shower valve. 1225 for kitchen and basin faucets. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@XLTEE47 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! I had a very hard time getting my 1225 cartridge out. I yanked on the top with pliers but it would not budge. I wanted to be sure I could get it out first before purchasing a replacement so I did not have the little plastic tool that comes with the replacement and not sure it would have worked any way. I observed on the side of the stem of the cartridge, near the top, is a small hole on the side and using the biggest allen key I had that would fit the hole placed it in it. Under the allen key I placed my pliers under it, sideways, to give me something for leverage. I then pushed down on the allen key and to my surprise it popped up relatively easy. I had to work it some to get it all the way out. I bought a replacement at Lowes for $20 and replaced it and it works great. A little unorthodox method, I know, but it worked. Just be careful not to damage any other parts, especially the tabs of the old one in case it does not work for you. Though the new one comes already greased I added a little more.

@stephenlam4529 7 жыл бұрын

XLTEE47 Home Depot honor free replacement on Meom cartridge when you brought in your old one !

@KB1UIF 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenlam4529 I read on the Moen site that they will only replace your cartridge if you are the original owner. We are the second owner of our house so I just bought a replacement on Ebay quite cheaply got a two pack for around $20.

@CraftersTN 2 жыл бұрын

Your comment about the Allen wrench helped me get my tub diverter out... did it a little differently because lack of space, but your Allen wrench idea got the ball rolling! Thanks! 7 year old comment for the win!

@larryps Жыл бұрын

thank you for lending your expertise to us. Great info.

@TheOldkid888 Жыл бұрын

Hello larryps, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with your repair! If you have any further questions feel free to ask! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@docdoctme 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@TheOldkid888 3 жыл бұрын

Hello dee doc, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with any future projects! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@williamallen2291 10 жыл бұрын

You have saved me no end of groaning and cussing. Once I saw that plastic I thought, "I have one of those". Sure enough it worked like a charn an in couple minutes the job was done. I thank you and so does my wife.

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello William; I am glad it worked out for you and congrats on the repair! That plastic tool is worth its weight in gold for sure! Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

@darinhayes2430 5 жыл бұрын

Your video was a great help, thanks! I am sure it saved me alot of frustration

@TheOldkid888 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Darin, You're welcome! Hopefully it made things easier for you with the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

@TheOldkid888 12 жыл бұрын

@MrUltraworld Hey Kevin; Glad it worked for you. It didn't seem like a cartridge problem with your discription of your problem. Thanks for commenting and have a great weekend!!! Al

@TheOldkid888 11 жыл бұрын

Hello TheMacies4; I am glad the video helped you out with your repair job! Congrats with the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

@TheOldkid888 12 жыл бұрын

Hello DAKaasa; Sorry to hear about the handle. Three days without a shower is not pleasant for sure, but I am happy you got it repaired. Nice to hear everything is back in order. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@mywickedness 12 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the tips. Helped out alot!

@dadthefixerflorida 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used this and went to Home Depot. They had mine in stock for $53 and it was installed within the next hour.

@TheOldkid888 Жыл бұрын

Hello Chad Woehnker, I am glad everything went well for you! $53 seems a little pricey. If you have the old one take it and go back to the store and ask them for a replacement for free. They should do it for you or go to another hardware store. Many of them will replace it for no charge. Was it a Moen posi-temp cartridge? Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@TheOldkid888 10 жыл бұрын

Hello 1buckdharma; If it is a Moen cartridge then it should be a 1225B cartridge. They were the older style. The 1222B is about twice the size in diameter and is for the new bath and shower faucet. You may have to take the cartridge apart and apply a little plumber's lube to the O-rings. This should make it a lot easier to pull out and turn. Thanks for commenting and best of luck with the repair! Al

@arseniosaenz3223 7 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial thank you for the info. My biggest concern was Identifying the valve.

@TheOldkid888 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Arsenio, You are more than welcome! Pulls out...1225 cartridge Only turns...1222 cartridge Thanks for the kind words and best of luck with the repair! Al

@TheOldkid888 11 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael; I am planning on making a video tomorrow on another procedure. The little tool generally works, but a pair of needle nose pliers will work on stubborn cartridges. Open and place the pliers onto the cartridge and take a screwdriver, place it in between the open pliers and give it a turn. Should definitely work for you! Let me know how you get along and stay tuned tomorrow for the demo! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your evening! Al

@owenfalconer9398 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u it was helpful

@nancychae4908 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your video helped me replace my first shower cartridge!! I learned about the difference between the 1222 and the 1225. I also would not have known about making sure the hot water had to be turned a certain way.

@TheOldkid888 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Nancy, You're welcome! Glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@barackblows1942 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t find this video until after I replaced the cartridge. First I had no idea that it was a Moen, since there are no markings anywhere on the outside. Then it took 1/2 hour of prying, pulling, and yanking to remove the old cartridge. I took it to Home Depot and they were no help identifying it. The old cartridge had a number 12801 stamped on it. I found that same number stamped on the 1225 cartridge. The new cartridge included the plastic tool that I needed to remove the old one. This job was a big PITA!

@TheOldkid888 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Barack Blows, The cartridge can be difficult to remove for sure. I have heard of people standing on top of their countertop trying to pull the cartridge out. Turing it back and forth makes all the difference in the world when it comes to removing it. I am glad to hear you got the repair done. Congrats! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@TheOldkid888 11 жыл бұрын

Hello baldasareaw; You are more then welcome! Glad it worked out for you and congrats on the repair! The little plastic tool works 99% of the time! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

@TheOldkid888 12 жыл бұрын

@ianmacdon; Hey Ian; Thanks very much!!! I hope it helps in the repair of your faucet. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend!!! Al

@Cragified 6 жыл бұрын

Except they make the part that actually connects the handle to the cartridge out of cheap plastic that breaks once the cartridge becomes a little sticky. All that metal let down by a 2 cent plastic part.

@ibpicker5579 9 жыл бұрын

GREAT video...helped a LOT...thanks

@TheOldkid888 9 жыл бұрын

Hello IBPICKER; You are more then welcome! Thanks for the kind words! I am glad you got along well! Thanks for commenting and have a great day! Al

@kain5821 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated this very useful video and the tricks.

@TheOldkid888 2 жыл бұрын

Hello kain5821, Great to hear! Hopefully it helps with any future repairs! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@damnimcooltom1 7 жыл бұрын

Helpful tips. Thanks!

@TheOldkid888 7 жыл бұрын

Hello damnimcooltom1, You are more than welcome! Hopefully any repair projects go well for you in the future! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@mpugliano 9 жыл бұрын

Great video you rock!!

@TheOldkid888 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Mark; Thanks very much for the kind words! Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

@eclipser2004 7 жыл бұрын

I used the little white tool and it was useless. My 16-17 year old Moen 1222 cartridge did not want to come out of the housing. I had to buy the Moen positemp cartridge puller from Home Depot and even then it was a chore. Put it back in with silicone plumbing lube. Hopefully won't need to replace it again.

@nogovannut9386 Жыл бұрын

Interestingly informative, thanks for posting this. I'm off to find a Moen bathroom faucet!

@TheOldkid888 Жыл бұрын

Hello nogovannut9386, You're welcome! I am a big Moen fan myself. Great product! Hopefully it helps with any future projects! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@candacehackettshively4915 8 жыл бұрын

It helps to know that Moen's faucet handles require a 7/64 allen(hex) wrench, a size NOT included in many sets. Less than a dollar. Buy one before you drive yourself nuts.

@TheOldkid888 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Candace Hackett Shively, So very true! LOL! No need of of doing that for the sake of a buck. Thanks for commenting and I appreciate your input! Al

@catmagic2226 5 жыл бұрын

Candace Hackett Shively it's TOO LATE! they told me on the phone it'd just come right off...obviously I was talking handles, she was talking cartridge. Thanks soooooooo much! You should make a video that says that one thing whilst showing the tool. whatta time-saver.

@whit1013 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought another set trying to figure out the correct size. I'm so glad I came across your comment! The set definitely did not include a 7/64.

@Noahsoak 4 жыл бұрын

Candace Hackett Shively womanly attention to detail. :)

@drdave8009 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, Candace. A word of caution, though - not all Moen faucets use the same size, even if the faucets look identical. I have two Moen Monticello single handle bath/shower faucets purchased about 10 years apart. They are the exact same model. They appear identical on the outside and they both use the 1225 cartridge, but there are quite a few internal differences. Regarding the handle set screw, the newer one, installed c. 2009, uses the 7/64 hex as you say. The older one installed c. 2000 uses a 3/32 hex set screw. The older faucet was really getting hard to operate, so I decided to give it a tune-up. I had no problem finding the right size hex wrench and removing the handle. Of course only after I changed the cartridge on the older one did I notice that the newer faucet had already lost a lot of the easy operation (silky feel) that the rejuvenated older faucet has. But initially I was stumped at how to remove the handle of the newer faucet. I went through all my standard and metric hex wrenches and it turned out I had nothing that fit. As you suggest, I was close to the point of going nuts, especially since I knew what size I used on the other "identical" faucet. I had to make a trip to the hardware store to buy another set that included the 7/64 hex wrench, and that was the ticket on the newer faucet. Another difference is the metal sleeve that covers the brass cartridge housing. On the newer faucet, you can slide it right out without removing the escutcheon (as shown in the pictorial Moen directions that come with the replacement cartridge). On the older faucet, that piece has two flared-out tabs that prevent removal of the sleeve without first removing he escutcheon. I should have ground them off before re-assembly. I see no purpose for them other than to make disassembly more difficult. Another tip I'll share. It was not possible to remove either cartridge initially, nor even to turn it with the provided tool. The cartridges were stuck so tightly that the plastic tool would walk right out of the engagement without budging the cartridge. I saw another video in which a person used a needle nose pliers to initially budge the cartridge a little bit, but even that trick would not move it. So I began spraying white vinegar and allowing it to soak in and do its thing on the mineral deposits. I kept spraying every couple hours. After a day or so of waiting in each case, I tried again and was able to begin turning and then eventually remove the cartridges. Maybe I should just resign to re-lubricating or replacing them on a maintenance basis every few years. I recall replacing cartridges on other Moen faucets in my house (the kitchen faucet plus the one that was originally in the master bath), but I never had this degree of trouble removing an old cartridge. Looks like it's time to replace my water softener! One other thing. Both of my bathroom faucets include the built-in stop valves. I think the versions that include the stop valves cost about $10-20 extra when I bought them. It sounded like a good idea. But when it came time to use them, I was barely able to get them to turn on the 2009 vintage faucet. They would not budge on the 2000 faucet. It's a nice idea if they would work. I probably ruined them because of a faulty water softener.

@TheOldkid888 12 жыл бұрын

@MrUltraworld Hello there; If I were you I would remove the aerator and see what your water flow is like. Even though your spray seems to have pressure; the water goes threw very small holes and it could seem like there is lots of water. I would first try this and clean the inside of the aerator and reinstall it on the faucet. Let me know how you got along. Thanks for commenting and drop me a message!!! Al

@michaelk.1712 9 жыл бұрын

video over 3 years ago, but still a goodie. it helped clarify whether i needed the puller, since posts on other sites tried to scare people into buying it. the only mistake i made was forcing the cartridge in and breaking the o-ring, but the second one i bought went in well. no leaks.

@TheOldkid888 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael; Thanks for the kind words! Congrats on the repair! You have to be a little careful when installing the cartridge as the o-rings can get nipped. I personally don't own a puller. The plastic tool works on most of them. Once they begin to turn; you can usually remove them with a set of channels or pliers. If you call Moen; they will mail you a free cartridge at no charge directly and mail it to your home. Just tell them what type it is and when it was installed. They are an excellent company and have a great warranty. Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

@RD-wy5dj 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@TheOldkid888 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Robert, You're welcome! Hopefully it helps with any future repairs! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your day! Al

@VipplumbersydneyAus 7 жыл бұрын

Thank Sharing tips and tricks video is very educational for me

@TheOldkid888 7 жыл бұрын

Hello VIP, You are more than welcome! Hope it makes thing s a little easier for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@electrorepenergy 7 жыл бұрын

i just replaced mine last night on my shower. I did all this and it was still unbelievably hard to pull out. My concern was of pulling the wall down ( that was how hard I was pulling) . Not very happy with the water pressure. Is there a replacement cartridge for this 1222b from someone other than Moen that will give a person more water pressure? I know you say how great this faucet is but with the low pressure and how hard it was to replace I will never buy another one.

@TheOldkid888 13 жыл бұрын

@Stippell Hello there; Hopefully I helped you out a little with this video. Moen is tops in my books. Great product. Thanks for commenting and have yourself a great weekend!!! Al

@Jake51500 11 ай бұрын

I have another handle just above that controls the water flow on and off as well as between 2 showerheads. When I replaced the cartridge on the lower handle the water now also turns off when turned fully towards cold, whereas before it only turned to control water temperature.

@michaelrichards90 10 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what the issue might be on this shower? Shower plumbing incorrectly installed.

@TheOldkid888 12 жыл бұрын

Hello DAKaasa; It doesn't matter,,,girl or boy when it comes to the trade. Girls are just as capable as boys. Big thing to check for with the posi is to make sure the H and C are at the top and you are all set. I hope you get along well with the repair. When you get a chance; leave a message on your repair. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! G. L. Al

@Norm475 5 жыл бұрын

I agree that Moen faucets are great. However, the last time I called them for a replacement cartridge they told me the lifetime guarantee is only for the original purchaser of the home. Since the average person stays in their house for about 7 years that is your guarantee.

@TheOldkid888 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Norm475, They are a good product. I am their biggest fan. No kick back either...strange.... The warranty is void if you didn't make the initial purchase. I have heard of that before. I didn't realize that was the average time spent living in a home. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@michaelgriffith5765 6 жыл бұрын

I need to replace O ring on high arch Moen kitchen faucet where do I find the model number

@MrKrasniak Жыл бұрын

After watching your video and installing my 1225 cartridge, I honestly think the tool is more for aligning the two plastic tabs vertically rather than use as a removal tool. It is a bugger to install the clip if the body is inserted off just a little bit and the tool can help rotate it in place. Hope this is helpful to someone.

@matthewdice9623 Жыл бұрын

I just took out one that was never used and tried to put it back in. It would not go in far enough to get the pin back on. Is the trick to keep wiggling it?

@Henry-gb8cl 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. It worked.

@TheOldkid888 5 ай бұрын

Hello Henry-gb8cl, You're welcome! I am glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@TheOldkid888 12 жыл бұрын

hello PriestPhotios; This happens from time to time with the new cartridge. I believe they over lube them and just the weight of the handle is enough to shut them off. You can either exchange that one for another new cartridge or give it a little time and it will stiffen up and you will need to use the handle to shut it off. Sorry for youe troubles and best of luck! Al

@speardeeply 9 жыл бұрын

I don't really know if Moen is best or not. But for sure they have the best customer service. Amazing, really. As the parts fail on my old Moen faucets they just keep sending me replacement parts, and they pay for everything. I just have to call and explain my problem. That will keep me buying Moen forever I guess.

@stephenlam4529 7 жыл бұрын

Guam Vet Agree ! At least Moen realized there is a problem with the 1225B. Lifetime warranty is offer. Shouldn't they replace it with a improved cartridge to solve the issue ?!?

@ryanm9115ey 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting all of your videos! I was successful in replacing the 1225 cartridge in my Moen Adler Lavatory Faucet, but when I replaced the handle [this is the acrylic round handle which they call low profile], it keeps spinning around in a 360 degree angle. I tightened down the screw well that keeps the handle on, but I can't figure out why the handle won't stop at the usual 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions like it use to do. The faucet works well and does not leak at all now. Please let me know if you have a fix for this. Thanks again, Mitch.

@kevinyork4757 6 жыл бұрын

On mine the metal sleeve works with the handle to stop it from turning. did you remember to put in the metal sleeve that goes between the overall valve assembly and the handle?

@MapsAndCaps 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinyork4757 good call. I think it's called the stop pipe. Youll want to save that when replacing just the cartridge.

@margaretg9021 7 жыл бұрын

We've just replaced a Moen 1225B cartridge in our stand up shower successfully. We thought by doing so it would fix the problem of only getting hot water out of the shower head. But........the problem still exists. The shower does not produce cold water. This is a secondary shower only used when the grand kids or guests come to visit. Can you suggest a home repair before we have to call in a plumber. Thanks so much!

@douglefton9041 7 жыл бұрын

My Moen shower handle is hard to pull out--and then it comes out with a snap. Does that mean the cartridge needs to be replaced?

@5150rm 5 жыл бұрын

thank you The old kid888 and thank you you tube. I got er done. No way could have done it without ya.

@TheOldkid888 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Randy, You're welcome! I am glad everything worked out for you! Congrats on the repair! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your weekend! Al

@monkeydna7490 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a tub faucet that sits on one the side of the tub with two vertical handles. If you were facing the faucet, the hot is on the left side and the cold is on the right side. This tub was installed in 1992 with Moen fixture. There is no access to the plumbing or any of the tubs pipes because of the design of the tub is formed plastic. The hot water valve started to drip so I removed the handle and discovered the valves installed are set deep into the tub where an extension is used to attach the handle to the stem of the cartridge. The extension was cracked and broken. There is a number on the extension, #93366. I have been searching all the typical places for a replacement. I was also wondering how did they install the cartridge when it sits very deep and if I wanted to remove it how would i do so? Is a special tool needed for installation and removal? Where could I purchase the right extension? I would greatly appreciate any advise and suppliers. Thank you very much for your time.

@LarryHawkMusic 11 жыл бұрын

About 2 years after installing a 1225 cartridge our single handle Moen (7800) kitchen faucet has become harder to lift up and down. Any advise? Thanks for the video...Nothing like On the Job training experience.

@DavidTermini Ай бұрын

Thank you very much,very helpful,Thanks

@TheOldkid888 25 күн бұрын

Hello DavidTermini, You're welcome! Great to hear it came in handy! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@TheOldkid888 25 күн бұрын

Hello DavidTermini, You're welcome! Glad to hear it came in handy! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@billconnelly4840 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@TheOldkid888 3 жыл бұрын

Hello bill connelly, You're welcome! Hopefully the repair goes well for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@lindaworkman4826 3 жыл бұрын

I have used a wooden laundry pin (for hanging laundry on a clothes line) as a substitute for plastic tool. I had no idea what brand of faucet I had , so needed to remove it before I could purchase a replacement.

@TheOldkid888 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Linda, That what is called thinking outside the box! Congrats on that! Hopefully the repair went well for you! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@gnsub1 9 жыл бұрын

I have replaced the pull/push style cartridges on both showers in our home recently with new Moen 1225B replacements. The new cartridges work 1000% better that the old ones, which were very corroded with lime scale deposits. I still have an issue however - while the hot and cold are on the correct sides, when I adjust the shower control to the middle, I never get warm or even lukewarm water. It runs ice cold. I have to adjust the control about 1/3 of the way toward full hot before the water output turns warm. Are there any additional adjustments I need to check on these Moen 1225B cartridges to get the temperature mix more even so warm occurs nearer to when I have the shower control set in the middle position?

@TheOldkid888 9 жыл бұрын

gnsub1 Congrats on the repair for starters! There are no adjustments to the faucet except the scald prevention which entails just how far the handle turns. So if you can turn it to where the water is exceptionally hot; you probably don't have it on there. It really has nothing to do with the cartridge itself. You will have to turn the handle to where it is comfortable for you. after it being in that position for such a long time; it may take a little while to get use to... I hope I am understanding your question correctly. Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

@luisp1174 8 жыл бұрын

saw a few of your videos and liked the them. one question though how can you tell where the brass clip goes. I've been trying to get it on and can't seem to find the right spot.

@TheOldkid888 8 жыл бұрын

+Luis Alarcon It slides right between the two ears that are sticking up. You may have to turn the cartridge a bit with the plastic tool that comes with it. You must be sure to push the cartridge in all the way and you should be all set. Hope this helps! Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week! Al

@trollol_ 12 жыл бұрын

thank you, thank you, thank you!

@theycallmeGIORGIO 11 жыл бұрын

i noticed that moen has a "heavy duty" version of the cartridge 1222HD (commercial version, all brass instead of plastic). Any clues/thoughts about it?

@randys5478 7 жыл бұрын

Nice short video, right to the point. Thanks very helpful. I got the replacement cartridge at Home Depot for free simply by asking. Didn't even have the old cartridge with me.

@TheOldkid888 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Randy, you are more than welcome! Nice to get the cartridge for free. Most hardware and big box stores do that. Thanks for commenting and good luck with the repair! Al

@TheMustang289 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced my shower because it was leaking when it was apparently off.. When I pulled it it was the one on the right the one with the clear view.. It is still leaking after replacing it.. Why is it still leaking if I put it exactly the way the other one was.. Please advice how I can fix the leak with the new replacement cartridge.. Thank You and that is a awesome explanation of the tools to use..

@707SonomaComa 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! You said you would consider a new set of faucet rather than purchasing a puller. How much more would have to come apart to replace the entire faucet unit you were talking about? And how much would have to come apart if you wanted to replace an old existing unit (not sure what it is) and replace it with a new Moen?

@TheOldkid888 8 жыл бұрын

+707SonomaComa Thanks. In order to replace the existing unit you have to turn the water off, cut the pipes, remove the flange and reinstall a new set by soldering them back into place. It is not an easy project if you are not familiar with these procedures...not saying that you cannot not do it, but it is a big job. Thanks for commenting and have a great week! Al

@TheOldkid888 12 жыл бұрын

@jhardknox Hello; Hopefully this will help you out with your repair and you are more then welcome! Thanks for commenting!!! Al

@TheDerek47 4 жыл бұрын

All our taps (Moen) were already installed when we bought our house in 2012. We have to turn either of the 2 taps clockwise/counterclockwise for water to come from the faucet; there is also a vertical post right behind the faucet to hold and drain the water in the sink. Any idea of how we identify our configuration?

@TheOldkid888 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Derek, Are they single lever faucets or are they two handle faucets? A single lever faucet will lift and turns right for cold and left for hot if installed correctly. It is very easy to fix if not. Thanks for commenting and get back to me when you get a chance....Al

@gregmacdonald3559 9 жыл бұрын

Very informative!

@TheOldkid888 9 жыл бұрын

Hello Greg; I am glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for commenting and best of luck in 2015! Al

@gregmacdonald3559 9 жыл бұрын

Happy and a Healthy New Year

@TheOldkid888 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! Take care! Al

@piperbarney946 10 жыл бұрын

Replaced 1225 but when I open the tap it doesn't stay open. It gradually closes. How can I make the tap stay open. Kitchen is on 4th floor of a condo. Is low water pressure and issue that would cause this or should it stay on regardless?

@robbnj 8 жыл бұрын

My kitchen faucet uses the 1225B cart. I've gone through about 7 of them in the past two years (some Ace brand, some Moen, and some another Ace-sold brand). It seems it's always the middle o-ring that fails. I've used plumber's grease, but then switched to silicon as Moen recommends against plumbers grease. Any thoughts on why this particular o-ring keeps failing? I'd love to blame the old faucet, but this o-ring is INSIDE the cart body... By the way, I found o-rings that will fit and just started switching them out instead.

@TheOldkid888 8 жыл бұрын

+Rob G That is a pain in the backside replacing that o-ring every few months. I haven't come across this problem before myself. Do you have a lot of minerals in your water or are you on city water? Moen do make a brass 1200 cartridge. The only difference is the brass instead of the plastic. Not sure if the o-ring is any different in them or not, but a few people I know prefer these rather than the 1225. I will see if I can find anything on this problem for you. Thanks for commenting! Al

@1buckdharma 10 жыл бұрын

Hi, Our home was built in 1980 and we have the old style, where there is no outer sleeve on the cartridge per say. In other words, the new cartridges you find at the box stores are to large in diameter to go in the existing hole. I simply replaced two #9 washers and put everything back in place. Does not leak any more, and water turns on, but it is really hard to pull the valve out and turn the water on. Any suggestions?

@mysingingmonsterspmg 10 жыл бұрын

Hello, i heard you say you had fixed alot of the moen fawcets. i just installed the moen adler l82694 tub shower valve with copper rough in, the odd part is im not getting any pressure out of the valve, when i turn it on it just hardly comes out. this is on both valves i just installed, all 3/4 lines to within 2 ft of the valve, then 1/2inch. what could be the problem, when i take valve out and turn water on it has plenty water and pressure. thanks