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How do I change a bathtub faucet cartridge?
How to do it
- removing handle from faucet. Remove Handle.
- removing retaining clip. Remove Retaining Clip.
- remove cartridge with wrench. Remove Cartridge.
- replacing o-rings on cartridge. Replace O-Rings.
- installing new cartridge. Install New Cartridge.
How do I know what Moen shower cartridge I need?
The easiest way to find the Moen shower valve replacement cartridge you need is to know the series or model number of your Moen bathroom faucet. Exact information for these comes with any paperwork you have received when you first installed the original shower faucet (hopefully you saved it).
Can you replace a shower cartridge without turning off the water?
When you disassemble the valve to repair it water will flow unless turned off. so the answer would be No the water needs to be turned off to repair the internals of a valve.
Do you have to turn off water to replace tub faucet?
Turn off the water supply. Unless you happen to have a separate cutoff valve installed in the bathroom, shut off the water to the whole house. Open up a faucet at a lower level in your home to relieve pressure in the lines and leave it open as you work.
How can you fix a leaky Moen faucet?
Obtain Parts and Tools. One little known secret is that Moen guarantees its parts for life.
How to fix Moen bathroom faucets?
If you find a small stainless steel washer on the stem (after removing the handle) do not forget to keep and reinstall it later.
How to adjust a Moen bathtub faucet?
Adjusting this mechanism changes the balance of hot and cold water, which adjusts the water temperatures accessible by the Moen anti-scald faucet. It isn’t necessarily difficult to adjust this stop, although details vary, depending on the model of faucet in the shower.
Where to buy Moen replacement parts?
Moen kitchen faucets