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. However, I had a plumber come out to fix something unrelated in my house a few days ago (water meter connection plumbing). After this, for which he had to shut the main water off to the house, the tub where I replaced the cartridge was now "sticking" open. I could open the faucet, but it was difficult to close. I decided to open it up and take a look again. Lo and behold, there was a piece of rubber stuck in the opening. I removed the cartridge and purchased a new one (because now the rubber seals around the opening were ripped). The guy at the hardware store told me this could be because there was old pieces remaining in the faucet. So, I cleaned out the pipes by running the water and visually inspecting to make sure there wasn't anything in the faucet and installed the new one. The faucet worked fine for about 24 hours, after which, I encountered the same problem.

Thinking this was my fault again, I removed the "new new" cartridge, purchased a new one, cleaned out the faucet fairly gently with a wire brush, and installed a third one. The problem is back. I removed the cartridge this morning, and now I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do. Car Ac Repair Doha QatarIt doesn't appear like there is anything really wrong with the cartridge, aside from some tearing of the black seals around the end. Tyres For Mercedes A140The faucet appears fine, and running the water without the cartridge in it doesn't produce any debris that's in the pipes.Homes For Sale In Merry Go Round Potomac Md Each time I replace the cartridge, when I remove the existing one, it comes out with tears on the rubber seals around the end of the cartridge.

I'm not sure what's tearing these seals (it could be just the force of me trying to remove it, since they have a tendency to get stuck, but I don't think so... I'm not using much force). Any thoughts on what I might be doing incorrectly? I'd rather avoid replacing the faucet itself, as I don't have access behind the faucet (although I could make a hole if necessary in the drywall behind it), and the bathroom is tile. Even worse, the input piping appears to be right up against a stud or some other piece of wood that doesn't allow me to easily access it. There isn't even a shutoff for the faucet at the point of access. I'm hoping I'm just doing something incorrect with my installation of the cartridge, because, aside from the slow leak, this wasn't a problem prior to my original "fix". Is it possible there is still a bunch of debris hidden somewhere in the pipe? (The second time I removed the cartridge, it did appear to be "missing" some of the black rubber around the end. I'm not sure where it went).

There are really only two things that can damage the seals: stuff in the water, or the valve body itself. Considering the number of times you've replaced it, whatever crud might have been in the water should have flushed out by now. So that just leaves the valve body. Time for some drywall work!Browse other questions tagged plumbing shower bathtub or ask your own question.$75 or Less$75 to $100$100 to $150$150 to $200$200 to $300$300 to $400$400 & Above ADA CompliantDrain IncludedPressure Balance/Scald Guard IncludedTemperature Limit Control IncludedValve IncludedWatersense Labeled2 in to 3 in3 in to 4 in4 in to 5 in3 in to 4 in4 in to 5 in5 in to 7 in7 in to 10 in10 in to 15 in5 ft to 6 ft6 ft to 8 ft Product Dimensions2.5 x 2.5 x 15.2 cm #5,580 in Tools & Home Improvement (See top 100) Timeless designs that reflect good taste. These are just some of the reasons why Moen Incorporated is the #1 brand of faucet in North America. In addition to stylish and affordable faucets, Moen also offers residential and commercial sinks and a full range of tub and showering packages.

With Moen, you'll always find the perfect balance between styles you'll love and innovation you can live with. Buy it for looks. Buy it for life. See all 11 customer reviews (newest first) on Amazon.ca Perfect and . . . reasonably priced compared to retail stores. Item received as promise. I got mine from Home Hardware for free. I'm surprised to see it for sale when it's a lifetime free replacement from Moen We replaced this cartridge easily, only to find out we had another problem (blocked main valve). We had to call a plumber who said that any Moen product is lifetime warranty and... What's Included in this Shower Package: (1) 3667EP - Hand Shower with Slide Bar (1) 6302EP - Shower Head (1) 10154 - Shower Arm (1) T4111 - Valve Trim with Integrated Diverter (1) A725 - Wall Supply Elbow (1) AT2199 - Shower Arm Flange (1) 3330 - Pressure Balanced Rough-In Valve with Integrated Diverter Do you like this Moen shower system, but want to make changes to it?

Give us a call & one of our customer care experts will help customize your own personal Moen shower. All items covered under Moen's limited lifetime warranty Trim is constructed of metal - ensuring durability and providing aesthetic appeal Premier finishing process - finishes will resist rust and corrosion through everyday use Single function shower head Features a dual function cartridge - one handle controls the temperature of the water and the volume of the water in the shower system Moentrol® pressure balancing valve cartridge includes a pull on / push off feature for controlling volume Designed to easily install with standard U.S. plumbing connections for the convenience of our customers - each item is sold as a separate product and needs to be combined together to create the complete shower system Moentrol® Valve: A pressure balancing valve that will deliver perfect water coverage using both force and flow. It also features a temperature memory that help to prevent any hot or cold surges as other faucets or waterways in the house might be used.