That’s creative and everything and a great alternative way! However it’s not really needed. Just take a flat head screwdriver and stick it in a little angle and take a hammer and tap it kinda hard! As if you’re trying to chisel off a circle of metal. Works every time :)
I'm facing this exact problem. I tried a large slot screwdriver but it wouldn't budge. Wouldn't you think they could put a hex head plug on it. Slot head screws are,..... Nevermind. 😂
It depends where you get it, anywhere from $35-65. As long as you are the original owner, Moen will send you a part for free under warranty, it may take 10 days to receive.
I'm facing that now! Cannot get the SS sleeve out. Tried heat and snap ring pliers, modified some small hex keys to fit. Was easy to remove cap. I replaced our other shower's spool valve a couple months ago, was very easy compared to this one!
The purpose is that it is an anti-scald device. On Moen faucets it's a spool that slides between hot and cold, depending on pressure to throttle back the hot water to keep from scalding someone. Say you were in the shower and someone flushed the toilet, there's a drop in pressure on the cold water side because of a loss of volume. In the shower you would notice the water get hot due to loss of cold water volume. The intent is to balance that pressure with the spool, and it works until debris or buildup prevent it from sliding.
Someone asked for a tools list, I'll try to do that as the video rolls. large flat screwdriver cordless drill(because you're probably in some water during this) 7/32" drill bit( or just a smaller diameter bit than 1/4" to use as a pilot bit) 1/4" drill bit 6 or 8" needle nose pliers 8 or 10" crescent wrench modified mini pick set go.harborfreight.com/product-63697/ 1/2" fitting cleaning brush petroleum jelly
Wow. This is hands down the best technique I've seen for this. Those spools can be an absolute PITA to get out
Like the improvising cutting the hook to exact size of hole in balancing spool 💯
Great idea. I would use silicone plumber's grease on the interior, though. Petroleum based grease is not good for the "O" rings.
Thank you sir!.. you just helped me out of a jam 🤙🏼
That’s creative and everything and a great alternative way! However it’s not really needed. Just take a flat head screwdriver and stick it in a little angle and take a hammer and tap it kinda hard! As if you’re trying to chisel off a circle of metal. Works every time :)
Doesn't always work. I know. I tried your method.
I'm facing this exact problem. I tried a large slot screwdriver but it wouldn't budge. Wouldn't you think they could put a hex head plug on it. Slot head screws are,..... Nevermind. 😂
They don't want you to over torque it when installing.
How much was the new balancing spool? Or did you get if for free from Moen?
It depends where you get it, anywhere from $35-65. As long as you are the original owner, Moen will send you a part for free under warranty, it may take 10 days to receive.
Thank you sir
That just happened to me last week I had to replace the Manifold I couldn't get that part out
I'm facing that now! Cannot get the SS sleeve out. Tried heat and snap ring pliers, modified some small hex keys to fit. Was easy to remove cap. I replaced our other shower's spool valve a couple months ago, was very easy compared to this one!
Did you flush out the line after removing the broken piece and using the wire brush?
Yes. Just a small trickle of water to remove debris. Then I applied petroleum jelly to the inside of the valve to ensure a smooth fit.
Cool trick.
Thanks
Can any one say what is the purpose of the "pressure balancing"?
The purpose is that it is an anti-scald device. On Moen faucets it's a spool that slides between hot and cold, depending on pressure to throttle back the hot water to keep from scalding someone. Say you were in the shower and someone flushed the toilet, there's a drop in pressure on the cold water side because of a loss of volume. In the shower you would notice the water get hot due to loss of cold water volume. The intent is to balance that pressure with the spool, and it works until debris or buildup prevent it from sliding.
Tried this ended up using a easy out.. drill one hole and use a easy out.
Someone asked for a tools list, I'll try to do that as the video rolls.
large flat screwdriver
cordless drill(because you're probably in some water during this)
7/32" drill bit( or just a smaller diameter bit than 1/4" to use as a pilot bit)
1/4" drill bit
6 or 8" needle nose pliers
8 or 10" crescent wrench
modified mini pick set go.harborfreight.com/product-63697/
1/2" fitting cleaning brush
petroleum jelly
Perfect. Exactly what I used. Worked as planned.
@@stevewilson7915 Well done! I'll refer people to you now....LOL! Glad it turned out!
Oh no, please don't. Hahaha 😂. Happily retired. Thanks
Thats not a positemp.