Installing a new Moen 1200 cartridge - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Dec 1, 2010 · After getting some good information from this site, I removed the cartridge from my Moen shower valve and purchased a new 1225 cartridge. I tried to install it, but it would not go in the last 1/2 inch. In removing it I destroyed it. I now have a 1220 that is also short of all the way in by about 1/2 inch.
Moen 1200 cartridge - can I just replace the rings??
Feb 26, 2012 · I purchased a replacement Moen 1200 brass cartridge and installed it. I gave the old one a vinegar bath to get rid of any buildup then polished with a brass brush. Nowhere did I find the sizes of the o-rings on the internet and Moen stated they do not have an o-ring kit.
Identifying Cartridge, Moen 1200 - Love Plumbing & Remodel
May 6, 2012 · With all due respect.....anyone working in the plumbing department of any store that does not recognize the inner stem of a Moen 1200.....sheeeeeesh!! As Terry said, replace it with the 1225. Your hard chore now is getting the main part of the cartridge out. The hardware stores have the moen removal tool. Check back with us if you have trouble.
Moen shower diverter in-wall valve question + Cartridge question
Mar 3, 2013 · Regarding the cartridge, Moen apparently warranty's for life and will provide a replacement if needed. Having no patience however, I bought a 1200 cartridge (brass) and a 1225 (plastic). Tried the 1200 first as it most closely matched the original. It wasn't running hot water very smoothly, instead sort of sputtered. I tried the 1225 and it ...
Updating an old Moen shower valve with pictures. TL473 or TL470
Jun 24, 2023 · I am having an issue with my replacement. I ended up getting the tl471 trim kit which is great, but I it didn’t have the stop tube and I don’t have one that I can find that fits this 1200 cartridge. Moen tells me it’s the 10089 stop tube but that is too big for the cartridge and trim kit. Any help would be great.
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Feb 24, 2024 · So this morning I replaced the Moen 1200 cartridge in my shower. Now when I tested it, my hot water pressure is good, my cold water pressure is good as well but when I have the knob set in the middle the pressure is low. Is the cartridge defective or did I do something wrong and there's an...
Moen Shower Cartridge Removal Tool - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Feb 6, 2024 · The shower fixture is a Moen with a push/pull handle. we removed the cover and see a brass stem/cartridge, where do we go from here to remove to make repair or replace. The unit has to be over 10 years old. There is a chrome sleeve over the stem.. is the chrome sleeve removable to get to the stem/cartridge.. Thanks for a great service.....
Need help identifying a Moen 1200 shower valve/cartridge
Apr 22, 2010 · You have removed the shank-only of a standard Moen 1200 brass cartridge. It takes standard Legend or Chateau trim ( make sure to specify trim that is NOT for positemp or moentrol.) There is not a huge variety, but you can get a brushed nickel or even oil rubbed bronze escutcheon, to go with the teardrop shape acrylic pull-out type handle.
New Moen cartridge won't go in - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Dec 16, 2007 · My original cartridge (circa 1999/2000) had 96909 on it as well. Moen provides the replacement for free (lifetime warranty). I got mine at the local Rona hardware store (in Canada) for free. I don't know if other stores provide this free service. Otherwise call Moen and they will ship one out to you for free.
Moen Shower Cartridge Removal Tool - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Feb 26, 2005 · It appears to be original to the home, so it's getting close to 30 years old (1984). I bought both a 1200 and 1225 cartridge, expecting to have a stuck brass cartridge. I figured once I had it apart, I'd decide whether to replace it with another brass cartridge (1200) or a plastic cartridge (1225). I even had a #6 screw extractor at the ready.