How To Replace Shower Cartridge

Steps for replacing your shower cartridge.

How to replace shower cartridge. Push it firmly into the valve making sure the marks on the shower cartridge line up with the slots on the valve. Follow manufacturer s instructions for your specific style of valve. These instructions apply to the earliest models of single handle shower valves.

You may also need to replace your shower faucet cartridge if you see water spraying out around your shower handles. The cartridge may also need to be replaced if water sprays out of the handle. The cartridge is the piece of pipe connecting your handles to the internal valve to change the water supply from your bathtub to your shower.

Cold water hot water and the shower faucet. Here is how you can change your cartridge yourself as a simple do it yourself project. Before replacing the faucet cartridge close the bathtub drain to prevent parts from falling in.

Video covers removal of the old faulty cartridge and replacing it with a new moen 1225b. In this video we ll demonstrate how to remove and install the moen 1222 cartridge. Cartridge valves are one of four types of valves that you ll find inside a faucet and they are particularly well suited for shower faucets.

A cartridge has. Your situation may vary sligh. Tips for replacing a moen shower cartridge on a moen chateau shower.

Screw on the bonnet nut and tighten it down with pliers. When inserted properly it should have a snug fit. Start by removing the handle of the shower.