How To Replace Shower Cartridge

When inserted properly it should have a snug fit.

How to replace shower cartridge. Video covers removal of the old faulty cartridge and replacing it with a new moen 1225b. You may also need to replace your shower faucet cartridge if you see water spraying out around your shower handles. In this video we ll demonstrate how to remove and install the moen 1222 cartridge.

The cartridge is the piece of pipe connecting your handles to the internal valve to change the water supply from your bathtub to your shower. Here is how you can change your cartridge yourself as a simple do it yourself project. The cartridge may also need to be replaced if water sprays out of the handle.

Cold water hot water and the shower faucet. Cartridge valves are one of four types of valves that you ll find inside a faucet and they are particularly well suited for shower faucets. It fits our posi temp tub shower faucets.

Start by removing the handle of the shower. Push it firmly into the valve making sure the marks on the shower cartridge line up with the slots on the valve. Follow manufacturer s instructions for your specific style of valve.

To install the cartridge for this faucet make sure it s positioned correctly according to the manufacturer s instructions. There s usually a cover plate that can be pried off with a flathead screwdriver. Replacing a shower faucet cartridge.

Steps for replacing your shower cartridge. These instructions apply to the earliest models of single handle shower valves. There are three handles in a typical shower.