I've replaces my Moen cartridges many times over the years, but something went wrong this time. I wonder if you have any tips. When I tested it to make sure it was good, it was. when I used it a little later, it wouldnt turn off completely and is leaking. It feels like maybe a gasket slipped out of place. I slathered it with silicone lube during the repair. Any idea where I might have screwed it up, or what might be wrong?
I cannot possibly express my gratitude for this video. The Moen system appears to be an older style and I had already replaced it (incorrectly, I might add) and this video fixed my mistake and did it the right way with the right piece. I'm now so proud of myself and have a much better working tub faucet!!!
Thanks for putting this up! You are the only channel dealing with a Moen 1225 that has pointed out which way the cartridge goes in to get the hot and cold flow correct. So far no other channel has addressed that so I thank you. I put mine in backwards but your info allowed me to correct my mistake without total disassembly or even having to turn the water line off.
Excellent video instructions. My mechanism was frozen tight- couldn't pull out the knob to turn on the water. I used your video to do the replacement. All went smooth and took about 20 minutes. Now our guests can use the guest bathroom to shower. Thanks
Perfect. Excellent video work and excellent audio. You said exactly the right amount and you covered the topic very thoroughly. And your voice is very calming which helps lower the stress more than you think!
Yes anyone can do this. I just followed your video and fixed it in 25 mins. Saving video also now my fiancé wish he bought me a tool box with tools for Xmas😂
Thanks for the tutorial. I had my hot and cold reversed, but somewhere I read that you just rotate the stem 180 degrees before putting on the knob. That worked.
Thank you, sir! Most of the other tutorials only showed how to remove the cartridge with a puller... I REALLY didn't want to spend the extra money on something I'd only use once a decade! Your video definitely made me feel more confident doing this... but let's just PRAY mine comes out as easily as yours did!😂😬🤞
well done. However, the water going hot in the right direction doesn't only depend on where the hole is. I put the hole right where yours was. Mine was reversed. I think it is because where the hole is relative to where the other structure of the cartridge can be changed at will. Both the inner structure and the outer structure can turn. Getting the clip in was very difficult and unclear. It would help to know where the clip is supposed to end up. Where on the cartridge does it end up. Lastly, are there both plastic and brass 1225 Moen cartridges? Thanks for doing it. I am a master at making things that look so easy, not be easy. ugh..... D
This is perfect. I have to replace my cartridge again, and needed a refresher. Also have to replace my plate and handle. Just hoping it goes as smoothly as this looked. 👍🏻
Thank you! I did use the puller and I put it in with the hole up but I turned just the knob 180 degrees and it’s just fine. The beauty ring is the stop on mine.
Thanks, this came through in a pinch while fixing my mother in laws shower. I couldn’t figure out how to get the old one out. I gave it alittle twist on the body with some needle nose pliers and then it slid right out.
@ thank you replying so fast. I’ll give it a try tomorrow to a plumbing parts store, maybe I’ll be lucky, if not I’ll need to replace the valve and to get a new handle system.
anybody have any tips or tricks on how to remove the Sleeve part at the 2:40 second marker. Mind doesn't want to budge at all and I'm afraid to hit cause it might be getting dented and not fit back in.
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is the one with pressure control interchangeable with this type cartridge? Im referring to the one which equalizes the pressure automatically so you always have constant mix of hot and cold even if someone flushes the toilet...
Your vid helped my confidence. Only issue I have is I don’t get hot water now with the cartridge install. I do have a screw (not shown in your vid)that controls hot water, perhaps I installed it incorrectly?
Here is a good article that explains it better than I can. www.theshowerheadstore.com/blogs/news/difference-moen-1222-1222b-1225?srsltid=AfmBOorMGSukNrfMpDdC4M4Uq9pK4ebC2fg_U5Cafk7dXnXji-2NYueF
The more comments I read about this valve the less I think the hole positioning matters during the instillation. At least if it's backwards it's a simple fix to just rotate the valve 180 degrees. Thanks for the information!
when you pulled out the old cartridge, the hole on the brass part was facing up, and when you installed the new one, the hole was down. And you said that the temp was correct. Does it even matter which way the hole is pointing?
When you show putting the hole in the stem down, you know that the stem turns inside the cartridge? So, how do you know if the cartridge is upside down? Or doesn't it matter?
@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 I saw on another video today that you don't have to take the valve out if the cold and hotter backwards, just take the handle off and turn the stem 180°. I actually had to do that and it worked fine. Thanks for your videos!
I installed the Moen 1225 cartridge but I have a problem with the temperature limit not stopping, defective cartridge or how do I solve the problem to pass inspection, thank you
Make sure you install the metal beauty ring that goes over the cartridge before you install the control handle. The metal beauty ring is what actually stops the handle from turning too far, not the cartridge. I wish you the best!
It’s been long enough now that I don’t remember for sure. Just know that if you temperature is reversed, turn the valve 180 degrees an you should be fine.
Strange, I did mine with the hole down and it hot/cold ended up being opposite to how they should. Fixed it by switching so the hole was up. Maybe my shower's weird.
I don't know why, there could be many different reasons. Possibly not cleaned well enough prior to installing the new cartridge. Maybe the new cartridge o-rings were damaged in the instillation or came damaged from the manufacturer. Is the retainer clip fully engaged into the slot it seats in. I'm wishing you the best and hope you can resolve the issue.
Never push directly in on the stem.It will push out the back side of the valve.It looked like it still worked.But you should not do it that way , but other than that great jobNever push directly in on the stem. It will push out the back side of the valve. It looked like it still worked, but you should not do it that way, but other than that great job.
Your wrong saying anybody can do this. I’m a plumber and I have to go to so many jobs were people try this there self and break the faucet back in the wall. Most people can do this if the faucet cooperates
Thank you so much for your expertise. I bought the 1225, but not sure it's the pull out. How can one know if it's a pullout? Your video is very good for DYIers
The 1225 cartridge turns the water on by pulling the handle out and adjusts the temp by turning the handle from side to side. The 1222 cartridge turns the water on by turning the handle only and adjusts the temp by how far the handle is turned.
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I hear ya, I've been getting some ridiculous job quotes lately myself. I was told $5,500 to replace my water softener. I did it myself for less than $700. What a world we live in today.
@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10why are affordable plumbers so hard to find? Me and my friend run a plumbing company, we charge $75 for shower cartridge and 1050 for water softener including labor
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I've replaces my Moen cartridges many times over the years, but something went wrong this time. I wonder if you have any tips. When I tested it to make sure it was good, it was. when I used it a little later, it wouldnt turn off completely and is leaking. It feels like maybe a gasket slipped out of place. I slathered it with silicone lube during the repair. Any idea where I might have screwed it up, or what might be wrong?
I cannot possibly express my gratitude for this video. The Moen system appears to be an older style and I had already replaced it (incorrectly, I might add) and this video fixed my mistake and did it the right way with the right piece. I'm now so proud of myself and have a much better working tub faucet!!!
That is fantastic to hear, you did a great job!
Thanks for putting this up! You are the only channel dealing with a Moen 1225 that has pointed out which way the cartridge goes in to get the hot and cold flow correct. So far no other channel has addressed that so I thank you. I put mine in backwards but your info allowed me to correct my mistake without total disassembly or even having to turn the water line off.
Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much. Made this an easy job, that i originally thought would be so complicated. Much appreciated.
Great to hear!
Excellent video instructions. My mechanism was frozen tight- couldn't pull out the knob to turn on the water. I used your video to do the replacement. All went smooth and took about 20 minutes. Now our guests can use the guest bathroom to shower. Thanks
Excellent! Nice Job!
Thank you so much! Saved me $400 dollars + parts costs!!!
Excellent!
Good video, helped a lot. When I had no water, my problem was a clogged shower head. Just putting that out there. Hope it helps someone
Glad the video helped! It's always good to troubleshoot other areas too!
Best video ever , you did it exactly the way Moen instructions said to, thank God I didn't need any puller
Great to hear!
Perfect. Excellent video work and excellent audio. You said exactly the right amount and you covered the topic very thoroughly. And your voice is very calming which helps lower the stress more than you think!
Thanks for the kind words!
Excellent video! Clear and concise instructions! Thank You
Glad it was helpful!
This was my exact setup. Thank you for sharing this! Got it done by myself and feel pretty cool about it.
Great job!
Thanks. Very clear directions with little excess content. Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
Just fixed my bathtub faucet using your video! THANKS! The cartridge in my faucet took a little longer to get out... but I got it!
Great job!
This video is 10/10! Really helped out when we replaced our cartridge. Thank you! Keep making videos
Glad it helped and thanks for stopping by!
Excellent video. I was able to fix the faucet. Thank you .
Nice Job! Thank you and thanks for stopping by!
Yes anyone can do this. I just followed your video and fixed it in 25 mins. Saving video also now my fiancé wish he bought me a tool box with tools for Xmas😂
That’s great to hear you were able to fix it.
Thanks for the tutorial. I had my hot and cold reversed, but somewhere I read that you just rotate the stem 180 degrees before putting on the knob. That worked.
That is correct 👍🏻
Thanks. Worked exactly as shown. Took me all of 15 minutes. And got the hot/cold right. Previous repair guy reversed them apparently.
Nice work!
Thank you, sir! Most of the other tutorials only showed how to remove the cartridge with a puller... I REALLY didn't want to spend the extra money on something I'd only use once a decade! Your video definitely made me feel more confident doing this... but let's just PRAY mine comes out as easily as yours did!😂😬🤞
Glad it helped I wish you the best!
@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 It came out!!!!😃🙌
Excellent! Nice Job! 👍
This looks so much easier than what I was expecting. Gotta replacing what I was told is a leaking cartridge later.
Good luck with your repair!
well done. However, the water going hot in the right direction doesn't only depend on where the hole is. I put the hole right where yours was. Mine was reversed. I think it is because where the hole is relative to where the other structure of the cartridge can be changed at will. Both the inner structure and the outer structure can turn. Getting the clip in was very difficult and unclear. It would help to know where the clip is supposed to end up. Where on the cartridge does it end up. Lastly, are there both plastic and brass 1225 Moen cartridges? Thanks for doing it. I am a master at making things that look so easy, not be easy. ugh..... D
Thank you for the tips, I appreciate it. I believe there is both plastic and brass cartridges in the same model but I am not positive on that.
Your video was excellent I able to complete the task with confidence. Thank you.
It’s nice to hear you got it replaced! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you, just did it by watching your video.
Excellent! Good job!
Excellent presentation of the process & the details.
Appreciate it!
This video was a huge help, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
This is perfect. I have to replace my cartridge again, and needed a refresher. Also have to replace my plate and handle. Just hoping it goes as smoothly as this looked. 👍🏻
I wish you the best with your project!
Thank you! I did use the puller and I put it in with the hole up but I turned just the knob 180 degrees and it’s just fine. The beauty ring is the stop on mine.
Just what I was looking for. Thanks
You are very welcome!
Thanks, this came through in a pinch while fixing my mother in laws shower. I couldn’t figure out how to get the old one out. I gave it alittle twist on the body with some needle nose pliers and then it slid right out.
Excellent! Glad to hear you got it replaced. Thanks for stopping by!
Excellent video instructions. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sending this out here! Very informative ..
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks, man.
Gonna try this tomorrow.
It worked like you said it would. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Great job, do you know where I can find a replacement faucet system, with those two horizontal screws to attached the plate in. Thank you.
I would guess at the hardware store that sells faucets. They usually have parts too.
@ thank you replying so fast. I’ll give it a try tomorrow to a plumbing parts store, maybe I’ll be lucky, if not I’ll need to replace the valve and to get a new handle system.
I wish you the best with your project!
@ thank youuu sir, all the best!
Thank you for sharing I need to finish install mine!
Any time! I wish you the best with your project!
anybody have any tips or tricks on how to remove the Sleeve part at the 2:40 second marker. Mind doesn't want to budge at all and I'm afraid to hit cause it might be getting dented and not fit back in.
Excellent video 📹!
Thanks for stopping by!
thanks so much!!
I learned lots.
I'm happy to hear that!
Any help with trying to pull the old valve out?
You may have some buildup of mineral deposits from hard water holding the valve in the pipe. Maybe you could try something like the one listed below.
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I used the official moen puller and just got the core out. The job just got much more difficult
Very informative video. Thank you.!
Thank you sir this helped a lot
Glad I could help.
is the one with pressure control interchangeable with this type cartridge? Im referring to the one which equalizes the pressure automatically so you always have constant mix of hot and cold even if someone flushes the toilet...
That's a good question but I do not know the answer.
Your vid helped my confidence. Only issue I have is I don’t get hot water now with the cartridge install. I do have a screw (not shown in your vid)that controls hot water, perhaps I installed it incorrectly?
Awesome! Im doing this this weekend
I hope your project goes well!
so the 1225 is for the pull style plesse help
Here is a good article that explains it better than I can.
www.theshowerheadstore.com/blogs/news/difference-moen-1222-1222b-1225?srsltid=AfmBOorMGSukNrfMpDdC4M4Uq9pK4ebC2fg_U5Cafk7dXnXji-2NYueF
@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 thank you so much well explained
Thanks for this info. I'm an 83 y.o. lady and I think I will be able to do this. 👍👍
That is great to hear and I wish you the best with your project!
Thank you for pointing out the hole goes down .. my hot didn’t work and I think that was the reason
Thanks for stopping by!
Is the moen vavle a universal replacement valve ? My shower looks just like this one but im.not sure what brand it is,
Sorry but I really don't know the answer to your question but I believe it will fit many faucets.
Hole must have to be up. I just did mine and my hot and cold are backwards now.
The more comments I read about this valve the less I think the hole positioning matters during the instillation. At least if it's backwards it's a simple fix to just rotate the valve 180 degrees. Thanks for the information!
Good job bro 😊
Thanks for watching!
when you pulled out the old cartridge, the hole on the brass part was facing up, and when you installed the new one, the hole was down. And you said that the temp was correct. Does it even matter which way the hole is pointing?
I am not sure if it matters or not. If the temp is backwards just rotate the new valve 180 degrees and it should be corrected.
When you show putting the hole in the stem down, you know that the stem turns inside the cartridge? So, how do you know if the cartridge is upside down? Or doesn't it matter?
It doesn't matter. If your hot and cold are backwards just pull out the valve and rotate it 180 degrees then put it back in.
@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 I saw on another video today that you don't have to take the valve out if the cold and hotter backwards, just take the handle off and turn the stem 180°. I actually had to do that and it worked fine. Thanks for your videos!
Excellent!
great how to video.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you sir!
You are very welcome! I wish you the best with your project!
I installed the Moen 1225 cartridge but I have a problem with the temperature limit not stopping, defective cartridge or how do I solve the problem to pass inspection, thank you
Make sure you install the metal beauty ring that goes over the cartridge before you install the control handle. The metal beauty ring is what actually stops the handle from turning too far, not the cartridge. I wish you the best!
Very good! Thank you so much!
Thank you too!
Thank you, just did it.
Excellent!
Good video I notice the hole was ontop but you installed it with the hole on the bottom. Did it make a difference?
It’s been long enough now that I don’t remember for sure. Just know that if you temperature is reversed, turn the valve 180 degrees an you should be fine.
Thanks for pointing out that the hole in the front of the cartridge faces down for hot and cold to end up on the correct side
No problem 👍
Strange, I did mine with the hole down and it hot/cold ended up being opposite to how they should. Fixed it by switching so the hole was up. Maybe my shower's weird.
@@Daniel-zq5hhsame here, put the hole down and H&C were reversed
Good job
Thanks!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
I did this and mine is leaking? Why ? It’s new
I don't know why, there could be many different reasons. Possibly not cleaned well enough prior to installing the new cartridge. Maybe the new cartridge o-rings were damaged in the instillation or came damaged from the manufacturer. Is the retainer clip fully engaged into the slot it seats in. I'm wishing you the best and hope you can resolve the issue.
It becomes an entirely different project when the core comes out leaving the housing of the cartridge in the fitting
Yes it does. I haven’t made one but there are several videos covering that issue. I wish you the best.
The grooves in the cartridge, go horizontal, not vertical and you have the keeper in the wrong spot. It goes in the nylon part.
Thank you!
Never push directly in on the stem.It will push out the back side of the valve.It looked like it still worked.But you should not do it that way , but other than that great jobNever push directly in on the stem. It will push out the back side of the valve. It looked like it still worked, but you should not do it that way, but other than that great job.
Thanks for the tip
It didn’t make any sense to me. When you removed it, the hole was on top, but when you installed the new one, the hole was at the bottom.
Isn't Moen life time gaurentee.....? I never pay for my cartridges just exchange it......
Your wrong saying anybody can do this. I’m a plumber and I have to go to so many jobs were people try this there self and break the faucet back in the wall. Most people can do this if the faucet cooperates
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Great job explaining how you cleaned it out...NOT!
Mine did not require any cleaning so I didn't show how I didn't clean it.
My pullout is stuck. So i can't relieve the pressure. What do you recommend?
Thank you for your video.
You might be able to use the bathroom sink faucet to relieve the water pressure. They are likely on the same supply line.
Thank you so much for your expertise. I bought the 1225, but not sure it's the pull out. How can one know if it's a pullout? Your video is very good for DYIers
The 1225 cartridge turns the water on by pulling the handle out and adjusts the temp by turning the handle from side to side. The 1222 cartridge turns the
water on by turning the handle only and adjusts the temp by how far the handle is turned.
Hello Bruce, this is ONWOTE, a manufacturer of PoE and Wireless Security Camera Systems. We sincerely to invite you join us to to install and test our camera system. Secuirty is everyone concered about and you can make a honest review for your viewers. I had emailed you more details and waiting for your kindly reply. Thanks.
I'll see if I can find your email and check out the details. Thanks
the plumber I called (Mr. Twister) wanted like $700 to replace the cartridge. I told the kids that showed up to do the estimate to leave my house
I hear ya, I've been getting some ridiculous job quotes lately myself. I was told $5,500 to replace my water softener. I did it myself for less than $700. What a world we live in today.
@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10why are affordable plumbers so hard to find? Me and my friend run a plumbing company, we charge $75 for shower cartridge and 1050 for water softener including labor
185$ 200$ at the most
The grooves in the cartridge, go horizontal, not vertical and you have the keeper in the wrong spot. It goes in the nylon part.