WATCH THIS!!! if you have a stuck Moen Cartridge
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- In this video I review 3 tools that will help remove a stuck Moen cartridge. #Moen
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What tool did you go with? Thanks for watching.
How do you score a discount on the third tool? Thanks
@@enriquejimenez6088 because I have a RUclips channel and I did a video on it
So right, first tool made from weak a
Aluminum. First use on a tough stick 1222, and also last use.
Sorry, I figure out. One piece of plastic got stucked in pipe and that's why I couldn't push further. I fixed that one. Thank you very much ! Dino
Welcome
This is the single most helpful video I found for helping get out a stuck 1225 cartridge. Thanks so much for making my first foray into plumbng a success!
You're welcome!
Good video. I have struggled to get many of these cartridges out. Now I know there some good tool options that make the job much easier.
Glad to help
Great videos both the first and this one. This one, though, really clarifies the cartridge removal process and showcases good tools. Today, I removed a Moen 1222 cartridge and got by using the white plastic provided spanner. Worked using slow, steady force. These instructional videos are awesome!
Glad it worked out
Great video !!
I bought the Moen cartridge remover on Amazon for about 60$ including tax
The key is to keep slowly turning the nut which causes the cartridge to be pulled out.
The key is to do it slowly to avoid any undue force that may cause any part of the cartridge to crack/break.
If you are succeeding then you will know because when the cartridge is coming out you can see the top plastic part of the cartridge move away from the metal of the valve body(as seen more clearly when Big Al moves the nut back to reveal the cartridge has come out).
Extra note to those out there that are newbies like me and this is the first time:
Once the cartridge is coming out and you cannot turn the nut more (for me this happened at about half as far as it did for Big Al) then carefully hold the handle and with constant gentle pressure turn the handle left-right over and over slowly pulling at the same time to coax the cartridge out.
If it is a newish cartridge and the previous installer put grease on it than this will be easier.
If it is an extremely old cartridge made of metal then this may be more difficult.
In my case, the original plumber didn't secure the valve tight enough to a wooden structure so the whole thing was moving in and out when I applied pressure, so I used a wrench applied to the metal valve body that sticks out of the wall and another set of hands to hold the wrench to stop the valve body from moving back and forth, both when I removed the cartridge and when I inserted it.
Don't forget that once the new cartridge is inserted with the HC (hot cold indicating hot on left and cold on right) in the top position, to use pliers to turn the protruding gold metal post 180 to the right to close the water, so that when you turn on the water supply it does not come gushing out.
The other problem I ran into was that one of the holes that the faceplate is to screw into on the valve body was blocked by my fiberglass shower cause the hole in the fiberglass was not made large enough by the original installer. I had to chip away carefully to remove the fiberglass so that when I affix the plate cover, I could get the screw in straight so it connects with the screw hole on the valve body to secure the face plate.
Take a good look at the valve body with a flashlight before you attempt to install the faceplate. When the faceplate is put on straight, you will notice that the two holes to attach it are located on the top right and one on the bottom left. (diagonal to each other, weird !)
You should see the same orientation of screw holes in your valve body in the wall.
It was not easy to make the screws go into the holes in the valve body to screw the faceplate in because you can't see anything at this point cause the faceplate is blocking your view. That's why should should take a good look at the wholes in the valve body to help you orient the screws once the faceplate is placed .
So you have to go by feel.
Put the screw in as straight as possible then hold with your fingers and move it around until you feel it lands onto something solid then turn to screw it in a bit with your fingers and if it is in the hole in the valve body it will start feeling secure so you know its in and you can continue screwing it in now with a screw driver (Philips).
Make sure to screw one screw a bit at a time and alternate between the two screws.
You never want to screw one screw in all the way, both have to go in a bit at a time.
Since my valve body was not well secured in the wall to a wooden structure, screwing the face plate in brought the valve body closer and closer to the wall of my fiberglass shower and this helped to make that valve body stable.
If you have any worries about water leakage then turn your water on before putting the faceplate on, and after the cartridge is installed with the pin. (Please note the cartridge is well seated in the valve body when the plastic with the HC inscription is right up against the metal of the valve body.) Then you can look into the hole in the wall and observe if any water is leaking in the wall with the water on. There is a small chance that if a joint in the copper pipes was not soldered properly, originally, and you were rough with your install and made all the pipes clang back and forth during the install, a joint may crack and leak.
So always check for water leakage in the wall by turning on the water supply and turning the cartridge post using pliers before adding the faceplate.
It is recommended to add a thin bead of clear caulking around the faceplate at the point where it meets the wall to avoid water or humidity from entering into the wall.
Hopes this helps the newbies like me !
Thanks Derek for this video you saved me hundreds of dollars. 💞
$60 seems kind of high thanks for the info but you know I have a video that explains all of that
Mine was removed from a calcified 20 yr install. The Danco tool worked for me after watching this video showing how to properly use it. I also sprayed some loosener and just slowly got it out. When I went to install the new one, I cleaned the valve tube, but the calcium had built up so much that I couldn't insert it. Since there was no turning back, I sat patiently with CLR and a small steel brush and worked out the gunk. Once the new cartridge would slide in without excessive force, I got the clip back in and wrapped it up.
Thank you for this great video👍
You're welcome and wow that sounded like a pain
Your 2 video's saved the day. After day 1 and the cartridge did not come out, I used the white connector that came with the cartridge and after lubricating it the day before, I physically turned to loosen the cartridge. Repair complete, no leak and all went back together. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
You're welcome and I'm glad you were able to use the white piece. I hated that thing but I'm glad it worked out for you
Fantastic video and I bought both the tool (Danco core puller) and cartridge at Lowes the tool was $16 and the replacement was $58, and only took a few turns to push out. No need to buy the grease, it comes with a small packet in the kit. To take the tool off, losen the bolt first and the the top screw will come off the tool for reuse. I am now my neighbors expert plumber for these units. Since most of the homes in my area are only about 7 years old and others have been having the same problem and I easily saved $200 to $300 by not calling a plumber. I am a youtube engineer and proud of it, from plumbing, electrical, gardening, putting my back in place and keeping my 3 vehicles running. Thank You. ( Just remember to read the numbers on the top of the cartridge to find the correct one at the hardware store and remember to turn off water and release the pressure on the shower valve first and be ready to put a towel under the pipe, because you will still get some water popping out and you don't want this to run down the back of the wall. Plus, plug the drain, so no screws fall down, also use the plastic part to push in the new cartirdge)
Thanks
What a great video. You have a nice speaking voice. You're easy to understand. Thanks!
Thank you
Single mom here. Hiring a plumber just wasn’t in the budget so I tried to change the shower cartridge myself. Of course I had an old cartridge that was Very stuck even with the Moen tool. I couldn’t get anything to work. I watched your video and using the tool with a wrench, was able to finally get the old cartridge out! Thank you for your expertise, great video!
Wow thanks for the comment
Wow. Amazing video. I've been to 2 huge plumbing supply stores and showed them your video. I wish I had the last 2 tools.
The second one you can find at some stores but not many. The last one you can only order online.
The trick on how to use the puller was a life saver. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks so much, Your video saved me a hell of a lot of problems. I had to get the place ready and i was sweating. No puller, amazing.
You're welcome!
Thank you, you saved another helpless person! We had no idea how to properly use the puller tool
Happy to help
Thank you so much. This was so clear and detailed.
You're welcome
Thank you for the clear instructions, l watched many videos and your is the best. It saved me a lot of time and money. I used the danco puller and it did the job for me.
Awesome thank you
You saved my life!! Or at least a couple of hairs on my head. Both your install and how to remove a stuck cartridge. Home Depot only had the Danco, but it worked. At first I thought it wasn't because my daughter didn't tell me she was having issues and ground those black rubber ovals down to shreds. So, when I was trying to get unstuck, it sounded and felt awful when tightening. But I watched your video again and just gave it a few more twists and it started to some out. Only thing I didn't see in yours or other videos was the pin. I was assuming it went around the cartridge but after rewatching, I was able to see some movement of the pin in front of the cartridge. But love how you explain step by step with some extra details, but no fluff. I went with the Moen in instead of the ACE or the Danco; works so smoothly. Thanks a bunch!!! I'm gonna start listening to more of your videos to see how else you can make my life easier!!!
Thanks for the comment and glad I was able to help
YOU ARE DA MAN!!!!! Excellent instruction! Made the whole thing easy as PIE!! Thank you!
Welcome
Easy newer cartridge !!!
Great video on how to use the Danco tool. The written instructions were terrible. This video helped me get it done.
Glad the video helped
I decided to buy the Ona puller after watching this video. If I were plumber I would buy the Lakeview puller too. Thanks a lot for the video.
Welcome
Maaaan, that Lakeview Puller is the business. You put me up on game. Brandon goes into the manufacturing of the product, how to use and care for the tool.. when I called the company, BRANDON picked up the phone, unheard of in this day and age. Even shipping was a day faster than Brandon assumed. Awesome product and great service. I spent 2 days trying free a stuck cartridge. My property has at least 10 other units that I feared would’ve been the same struggle, but now with the Puller, I’m looking forward to the task 💪🏾
Happy to help
Excellent video. I wish that I had watched this one before I removed the valve. Your demonstration was much better than the instructions in the package. Since I'm a little old lady, I also used the Danco puller to push the new cartridge back into the valve. I hope I don't have to do the other bathroom anytime soon.
Hey! Great job for trying something new
Thank you for making this video!!! As I write this it is ten at night, I have guests (my parents) visiting, and I have to shut off all the water to my house because of one flow control handle. I have had to sort through a TON of noise before I found your video. I am grateful that you were so thorough and informative. Im confident I can get what I need done tomorrow.
Let me know how it goes
@@Hindsight101 worked perfectly... and with the information gathered I didn't even need to get the extraction tool. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Thank you glad everything worked out
My parents had been using a wrench to just turn their cartridge stem for years after their handle broke. So the stem itself was smashed and unable to thread a remover into it. After applying heat using a hair dryer for 15 minutes (and an additional 10 minutes when it still wouldn't budge), the cartridge basically slid right out. I wish the puller could've worked for their cartridge, but I wanted to mention the heat in case it helps anyone else.
Thanks
We are regreting using the heat technique. It caused the plastic to break and the stem to come out, leaving the rest of the plastic and black rubber parts stuck inside and nothing for us to get leverage on to get them out.
Hair dryer helped a lot for me. I had the new valve w/ included nylon tool - old valve wouldn’t move a bit. I also had the danco puller; but didn’t want to force it if it was that seized up… saw a lot of nightmare scenarios where the puller failed and broke the valve.
Hair dryer for 15 mins - then tried the nylon tool - valve moved a little bit. Immediately used the puller and it slid right out.
My cartridge is still stuck with this tool. I’m about to use this method and hope it works!
@@amberhankins4106 good luck!!
Wish I knew about the ona puller before. I just melted out my cartridge with a torch and it was not fun. Thanks for your video.
I wish I knew about it before I removed a dozen or so myself. Thanks for watching
Thanks I have not seen the Lake view puller before. I will check into buying a couple.
Its expensive but worth it
Thanks you saved the day. Great video. I used the Everbilt tool and it worked great.
You're welcome
Well done! Nice and clear, good explanation.
Thanks
Guys and Girls! I just fixed a 20 year old pipe with the first option. You have to use a rust remover (not wD40) the cheaper “specialized for rust) worked perfect.
I sprayed the surrounding pipe. Used the puller wiggled it left to right while pulling (not too hard) took out the puller, added more rust remover, and repeated the process until it loosened up.
It takes patience, will save you time from having to break the pipe.
That's for the tip
I agree to spray it with silicone spray before doing the pulling with Moen Tools, make it easier to slide out.
What a world difference on the tools. Thank you for sharing this video.
You bet!
This seems really promising. Thanks
Welcome
Thank you very much; this video helped a lot.
No problem
great video..ordered the Lakeview tool...thank you,,,
Awesome it's always good to support local
Thanks for this video. I got it out easy. Didnt know about the puller
You're welcome!
Can’t thank you enough! Saved the day.
You're welcome!
Hi, thanks for the video very informative on the 3 different tools. I wonder if you could use a power ratchet for the last tools.
You could if it is powerful enough, if not then just do it manually
Nice video. I didn’t need any of the tools. My cartridge pulled out pretty easy. I had the most trouble with the darn set screw for the 🤬 handle.
interesting I have never had that issue
Excellent video thanks
Thanks
you did a great job in explaining how to remove a stuck mow, I have the same problem, but the plumber could not remove it, i wish you were i Glendale, ca area to hire you, I am losing so much water in dreping. thank you
I hope you get it fixed good luck
Changed mine yesterday. Took a pair of needle nose pliers to turn the cartridge. Then pulled it out with some channel lock pliers.
Awesome
Very good. I think the basic puller (Danco for about $20) causes more problems than it solves as I've seen a few folks break their cartridges with this puller. The ONA seems like a great idea but it a bit pricey considering you'll likely only use it a few times in your life and then lose it ;-). For pros it would be great. I decided to just call a plumber when I had mine badly stuck... just didn't want to cause a bigger problem and even more expense. Great video! Thanks.
thank you
Great video, I wish i saw this yesterday, I got the cartridge out but it sure was "a pain in the arse".Tony
Well, at least you know for the next time
Awesome thanks, I was stuck with the tool until I saw you use the plier to turn the nut. Of course we only read or watch when we stuck.
Lol True
I am going with Ona, although Lakeshore looks like a winner if you do a lot of these moens.
I agree with your comment on Danco replacement cartages being bad...I have tried them several times over the years and they all started to leak within 6 weeks.
Let me know how you like the Ona
@@Hindsight101 I tried an Ona out on a stuck 1222 Moen stem - rubber out of position. The Danco couldn't get it. Ona work great. It took about 2 minutes.
The ona is probably my second favorite
thanks for the video. I wish I would have found your video before I removed mine. I almost couldn't get mine out. thankfully I didn't damage anything.
Hey at least you got it fixed
Pulled my 1222b cartridge out using screw with lever method. Had to remove the plastic sleeve using a 3/4 inch tap and bolt with washers to screw the sleeve out.
It's definitely one way to go
great info. thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this, wish I would've seen it before hand. I used the Danco puller, it's all the store had. Actually tried to read the directions too, but they sucked. And on my faucets, double bath tub faucet, I didn't have a copper pipe sticking out like that, mine was just the plastic piece of the cartridge. So you helped with one, I started using the nut on it to pull it out, and it helped loosen it. The other side, I messed up the plastic and it took me a good hour of just wiggle/pull/wiggle/pull with every tool I had handy. Now, I'm having a hard time getting the new ones in fully. Just a slight gap, they won't budge any further. And putting the handles on...OMG lol. I'm so disgusted, I'm not even going to bother turning the water back on, I'm just going to bed and deal with it tomorrow.
Do you know the model faucet you have? Someone else had the same kind of cartridge and had the same issue. I need to know the faucet model or cartridge model. Thanks
@@Hindsight101 Oh thank you so much for answering :) Well, no idea what the model is for the faucet, it looks like the Moen Adler Two Handle Bathtub Faucet, the cartridge part was I think 1244.
So, after my little fit there, I got up next morning, all refreshed. Took it apart, and I guess putting it back together and screwing the handles back on was enough to make both cartridges go in all the way! I'm guessing it's something to do with the handle screw, but all that plastic, just kept making me nervous constantly screwing in/out.
And, the handles are totally out of whack. Instead of turning on from outside to inside, one goes up and down, and the other is at an out to in angle. And I don't care one bit, because they turn off and on, and do not drip when off :)
Oh, and I found this link if it helps you at some point or someone else; last picture has all the parts in order. The adapter that's circled, goes into the wall tube in front of it (my tube's brass) apparently there's an o-ring on the adapter, but it was stuck in the tube. I think that's why I was having a hard time with the handles, they just seemed loose and wiggly. Anyway, thank you again!!
terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/new-moen-82602-2-handle-cartridges-seem-faulty.96718/#
Used the first tool on a VERY stuck cartridge, and it was a hassle. One thing that worked for me was that once the big nut on the removal tool was no longer useful, I took the remover tool out and used vice pliers on the cartridge white plastic body. After a lot of wiggle and pull, it came out. Parts of the rubber of the old cartridge were stuck inside, so I need to clean up a bit (nose pliers, paper towel, etc).
This video shows how things works, very useful for first timers, thanks!
Welcome
This was my exact experience, I had to get all the stuck rubber pieces out of the inside of the pipe after I managed to pull it out with pliers. I live in an area with hard water (I do have a kinetico softener though) and had to replace the cartridge on a new home that is only 7 years old.
Ugh
Thank you so much.
Welcome
I bought the Danco tool, it is poorly made but still works. It was $17, and it did get half the valve out to where I had to break the rest apart with a needle nose. The tool is in rough shape but still useable for the future. What it did is saved me $100.
Hey, glad you got out to work for you
@@Hindsight101 the rubber seals for the incoming water bunched up and caught on the incoming water holes. There was no way it was going to pull straight out.
After ordering one of the recommended tools, grew impatient and tried the plastic tool included with the cartridge. It worked great. Guess the cartridge only needed a little nudge. Without the video, I would never have figured out the purpose of the white plastic piece. Assumed that it was an ill-fitting cap.
Well I'm glad the video kind of helped. Thanks for the comment
that wrench is right out of an antique toolbox., nice tool.
Thanks
thank you very much
Welcome
Thank you.
You're welcome
I want to change the faucet in my condo unit. I am pretty sure the tub, faucet, and spout/diverter are original from 1982. I am going to get one of the pullers and hopefully the cartridge will come out fairly easy.
Good luck
My 1222 B came out and left the plastic sleeve in the pipe. I thought the ona puller would pull the sleeve out using the 2nd function you talked about. It was not big enough to grab the plastic sleeve on the 1222; it is sized to work on the other Moen cartridge (1220 I think).
Thanks for the info
So the easiest cheapest way for me after snapping the brass shaft, was drilling a hole ~.25" deep. Then I put a construction screw, similar to a decking screw, getting it as straight as possible. I put the torx/star bit in my dril, not my impact, select high speed and turned the screw/brass full speed until I saw smoke 🤔 or steam and continue 20-30sec after that point. You should hear it sizzling, then grab the screw if secure enough or the cartridge if you have narrow grippie pliers and it slides out with ease. I was surprised because it was a plastic cartridge, but this did the trick. Next time I get a stuck one I'll cross thread a screw into the shaft(instead of snapping it pulling&prying) and spin-cook it until it's well-done.
Thanks for the info👍
The real fun starts when the little rubber grommets peel off inside the valve body...
had that happen before
Thanks!
Welcome
In my case the brass stem broke off inside the cartridge;any suggestions? The ona puller doesn’t fit in the small hole left by the broken stem. Great video, thanks.
Take a look at the links in my description to other videos. They may help
Hi I would like to know where can I buy the lakeview puller ?
Your video is very helpful thanks for uploading
Usually you can check the description of the video but here you go and let them know I sent you lakeviewpuller.com/
My stem broke of as I was trying to twist it out. I ended up drilling it out with a 3/8” drill bit, first all the metal components in the middle, then the plastic casing walls. It was a laborious process and took a couple of hours. Of course it was a weekend, and the water had to be shut off, and I worried that I’d actually damage the Moan valve, which would be beyond my expertise to replace, plus I’d probably have to cut into the wall to replace it, either from the outside of the house or remove shower tile. Luckily with a lot of patience and persistence I got it all out.
That does not sound like fun
well done
Thank you
I have a better one than those shown. They're ok. So it has not broken the brass piece out. Soon will be out. Have a real action videos pulling the cartridges both. No breaks yet and don't have to worry about the tool getting stuck in the valve. Like the first tool you showed. Plastic extractor. But great job in explaining.
Please share with the channel and I can make a video
I have a 1224 cartridge for bathroom sinks. Can either of these tools work for that?
No
I have a Moen 1248 Cartridge retaining nut on a roman tub thats deep and stripped from the remover tool what can i use to get it out ?
I don't have experience with those
Very useful advice and tools but I do not recommend the first one for corrosion cartridges, it was extremely wedged and it broke off a piece of the bolt inside because it's kinda, now I'm trying to look up how to remove the broken bolt inside or none of the tools will even work.
There is a link in the description on how to possibly help with your issue
@@Hindsight101 The piece of bolt is broken inside the stem and not the top part, I can't stick anything in there which is what all the tools need and I don't want to take the whole stem off and leave the cartridge in the to be pulled out bit by bit, I'll look for an answer somewhere, thanks for the reply
@hindsight101 what if the brass piece is broken, will tools still work?
this might be an option ruclips.net/video/XmBf4O1hM2k/видео.html
When I finally got my help. And I put the new one in now. It's stuck just maybe half inch away from going all the way in. And I can't move it at all.
There might be some build in there and you can take a wire brush or something to clean it out. Just remember to run some water to flush everything out before putting the cartridge back in
Excellent! Thank you for your video!
Welcome
1:06 - RIP - just bought the Danco cartridge for $39 vs the Moen $54.
In my experience they use cheaper materials so they don't last as long and when you try to remove them. They can be a nightmare because those cheap materials get stuck
This is what’s needed, the moen only presses a short distance and then you’ve got yo work it out by pulling.
if the screw from the handle is broken inside the cartridge, can one tmof the pullers still be used?
any suggestions?
You will need to find a way to extract that screw. They do make extractors for stuff like that. Just find one that's small enough
Hey man, I was able to pull out , but now it won’t go in smoothly. Any tips? I’d appreciate it man!
There's probably some buildup if you can take a wire brush in there and kind of scrape some stuff out and then once you're done run the water through it to flush any of that stuff that you scraped away off and then try to reinsert the cartridge
This video was the most helpful, but I still can’t pull out the cartridge. What else can I do?? HELP!!
Maybe the rubber grommet has started peeling off...? I just fixed mine today. I was able to brace the fitting inside the wall, then I pulled like crazy. It took about an hour of pull, wiggle, pull, wiggle. I'm not sure wd-40 helped, but I used it.
I see a lot of people pulling the stuck cartridge out. What happens if you remove the retainer clip, throw a towel over everything abd turn the water on for a couple of seconds? Would water pressure push the cartridge out?
Probably nothing. You'd have to have a lot of water pressure
OK, my shower valve has been in there since around 1986 and (obviously) needs a new cartridge. I have no reason to expect an easy extraction, so I bought the ONA and it's on the way. I'm a little worried because I really don't have a Plan B! I'll have to tear into a finished wall to get to the valve body, just to install some caps so I can pressurize the rest of the house. Yikes!!
Good luck
@@Hindsight101 I used the ONA tool exactly as directed and the cartridge came out in one piece. I expected a real fight! So I'm all set. Good video, helped a lot.
@@rbarr775 Great glad it qorked out
I bought the Danco core cartridge remover and it still wouldn't budge. I had to remove it piece by piece and yes it was a nightmare. Thankfully, my resolve won out.
Glad it worked out
Bruuuuuhhhh I was looking like you trying to pull it out 😂😂😂
Then thumbnail did its job lol
@@Hindsight101 thank you for the video. I bought the tool you showed first I believe from Lowe's and it pulled it out in a couple turns.
Not bad video. Well spoken and informative. You at least showed most tools made for this repair which was nice. And explained the difference nice. Except ..
It's not a pipe as you said it's the valve body housing.
Seemed a little more professional video than others have done.
Sometimes you have to use a tap to remove the outer casing from valve body when the inner valve pulls out and the outer shell casing is stuck. Many people have had this problem happening. A soldiering wire brush can help remove deposits from valve body but shouldn't be overly done not to make valve body to large to seal new cartridge. Plumber's grease should be used for new cartridge!!!
Just want to offer my suggestions.
Thank you for your suggestions and appreciate the correct wording
@@Hindsight101 Classy response.
Thanks hope the other person felt the same way
Bought a Moen puller off Amazon but the teeth don't fit around the white piece. White piece is a bit too wide. Any idea?
What model number is your cartridge? Also did you get an off brand or did it say it was moen?
my 1200 broke off so I got a plumber he used That tool and it broke part of the cartridge off and we had no way to get it out, he cut the whole valve out and put a new moen in.
Since then I watched a lot of videos. One guy uses a 1/2 die, he makes threads in the old cartridge then uses a 1/2 bolt the remove. I got the old one and I gone to get a die and try it.
I have a video linked in the description that demonstrates that method
Great video. Just remember to remove the pin holding the cartridge in place. Otherwise all the effort is for nothing. :)
Thanks this is explained in my original video
I like the last tool that seem really nice and heavy duty and strong.
It is great
Are the cartridges in different sizes for each Moen faucet?
Correct
I'm trying to remove the handle itself, which is stuck. It won't slide off like yours. I'm worried about causing more damage if I put more force into it. Any advice?
Did you remove the screw holding the handle in?
I did. I feel dumb, but here's what worked: turning the handle back to the off position. Then I was able to jiggle it off. Thanks!
Hey awesome, at least you got it off
The issue that I am running into is that the two puller teeth will not go around the white piece on the cartridge when I am using an off-brand Moen puller. No matter what I do, I cannot get the teeth to grab ahold of the white piece - it is almost like the teeth are not wide enough to wrap around the white piece on the cartridge. For what it's worth, the off-brand puller I am using is Ace Hardware branded. Since I cannot get the teeth to hold onto the white piece, the whole operation fails as there is no nothing for the nut to secure onto when I am tightening down the nut - in essence, the nut spins in place as it is not gripping anything. I finally had to use a vice grip and just kept pulling the cartridge until it came out, but I felt like I was going to break either the actual pipe in the wall or something else.
sorry to hear that
@@Hindsight101 - No biggie. I was able to successfully replace the cartridge. It's all good.
Oh ok good
I use moen cartridge removal and cartridge cracked inside and I been able to take out only half.
How's it going
A small broken piece of the old cartridge plastic still stuck at back of the hole surrounded by hard water deposit. Trying to chip it out with screwdriver, and hammer. Also, trying to figure out what replacement cartridge to buy.
Can you lookup the model of the faucet?
@@Hindsight101 ~ Decided to call in a plumber to replace to avoid damage to the plumbing or water leaks going downstairs.
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Hey I get it. I still call a plumber if I think I could damage something more than its already broken.
I have a moen three handle shower faucet. I can’t get the wall tube off!! Any ideas?
Can you email me a picture derrick@hindsight101.com?
@@Hindsight101 I just seen this. And just send you some photos.
@@Hindsight101 I went from 700g to 1300g last month.. this f###**g bill is outrageous lol. I got to get this figured out ASAP. Hopefully I don’t have to cut the whole main valve out.
what do I do if the cartridge plastic broke while pulling it out? I now have half the cartridge stuck and it just seems to not want to come out. I don't want to replace the whole valve....
Some people suggest using heat. I've had to break pieces out one at a time. There isn't one set way
What tools you used to break it piece by piece. Greatly appreciated
how can i get that tool? Greetings from Hermosillo Sonora Mexico !!
All links for the tools are in the description of the video
Screw broke off in brass piece so i cannot screw any of these into it. Really stuck.
This video might help ruclips.net/video/CfaI86IcfZk/видео.html
And what do you do if it's stuck AND that little brass nub broke off?
See the video description for other ideas that might help
LOL I already had mine unstuck when I stumbled on this video and it turns out that useless white plastic piece was actually the solution! (don't get me wrong I thought it was useless when I saw it too - pretty flimsy - but it actually worked and only warped slightly)
I'm glad it worked out for you but for many of mine since I have hard water that thing would not have lasted
Where do I purchase the ona tool ? Please
See links on the description
What if the screw is stuck without a head?
Are you sure you just don't need a small Allen wrench to take that screw out?
I replaced the cartridge, now there is a steady drip. Is it possible I have a faulty new cartridge? If not, what do you suggest it might be? I did use use silicon grease, so not sure what it might be. I probably won't try and fix it until Saturday since I don't have the time during the week.
It's possible but you may have installed something incorrectly
I must disagree that the supplied tool with the cartridge is useless and should be thrown away. To use it correctly place the tool over the cartridge and twist back and forth several times to break the bond between the pipe and the cartridge. With just a little patience and persistence it works just fine for me, and I've replaced many a cartridge over the years.
I do understand what you're saying but if it's really stuck and I've had a few that white piece isn't doing a thing