1225 Moen Replacement Cartridge ASIN B0006290R6 (for 180-degree swing lever model) 1255 Moen Duralast Single Lever Cartridge ASIN B0006290R6 (for 110-degree swing lever model) Tools Needed: Pliers (to pull out the cartridge) Phillips-head and Flat-head Screwdrivers (to remove the valve lever and then later to pry out the cartridge pin) First, the leak may not have been caused by a faulty cartridge. Nov 14, 2020: Shower & Bathtub Forum & Blog Cartridge Identification and Installation Help. Hi, i looked around this forum, and found much useful information regarding my problem, but nonetheless still wonder about a few things. ). Do not use excessive force on the cartridge because this will damage it. I read your comments & looked at the pictures for repairing a leak for a Moen faucet. Just replaced Moen posi temp 1222 cartridge and it leaks: Jan 4, 2013: Shower & Bathtub Forum & Blog: replaced Moen cartridge 1222B posi-temp, now temps all wrong: Mar 25, 2007: Shower & Bathtub Forum & Blog: Should original shower drain in 1990s construction be replaced? Faucet Symptom-The kitchen faucet will not shut off.When the handle is turned off the water continues to dr i p or stream out of the spout.. Moen MOTIONSENSE started leaking from the spout after about one year of use. My hope is that through my experience, if you are ever faced with a similar situation, you will have gained some insight and confidence in fixing this problem a… Thank you. Because pull-out spray faucets have a single handle, the most common cause of the water leaking is the O-ring. Recommended Solution-Moen faucets are designed with an interior component called a cartridge.This part is … The reason why a cartridge faucet leaks after replacing the cartridge can vary based on your water quality, the age of the faucet, and the type of cartridge. Secure it with a plastic bag and wait for an hour. Moen Troubleshooter indicated replacing the cartridge will fix the problem. There are generally two causes of water leaking from your Moen faucet. However, like Sarah who contacted you on Aug. 1, 2012, after replacing the Moen cartridge 1224, the faucet still leaks. Repeat if necessary. Simple process to replace existing with new cartridge. Some brands of Moen faucet require a cartridge-pulling tool. Water is full of calcium and other minerals that make it highly corrosive. If you're not quite sure, we'd recommend that you refer to the original documentation that came with your faucet, or … Joined: Jan 4, 2013 Location: California. A revolutionary ceramic disk design provides like-new operation for generations of use. Just replaced Moen posi temp 1222 cartridge and it leaks. If you have a Moen that uses the 1255, this is the right replacement cartridge. It was most helpful. Don't rely on the nut to center/seal the cartridge as it will just leak and leak. Discussion in 'Shower & Bathtub Forum & Blog' started by ptlove, Jan 4, 2013. ptlove New Member. MOEN sets the standard for exceptional beauty and reliable, innovative design. However, I had a plumber come out to fix something unrelated in my house a few days ago (water meter connection plumbing). My tub/shower faucet had a slow leak a few weeks ago, so I chose to replace the cartridge (after removing the old one and looking at it, it's a Moen 1225). This solved the problem. Starting in 2009, the 1255 Duralast cartridge will be featured in more than 100 single-handle faucets. Re-assembled, plugged in power, and faucet executed start-up process. 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