🔧 Moen 1222 Posi-Temp Faucet Cartridge Replacement for Moen Tub Shower and Shower Only Configurations - Brass and Plastic Construction Review

The plumber charged $390 + tax to replace a leaking Moen original valve. That was the motivation I needed to do it myself. Watch the video and you will be happy. I have ZERO plumbing experience and did it in about 20 minutes using some simple tools that every home should have. Revain will try to sell you silicone grease/sealant. The item is included, do not buy. A valve core puller, on the other hand, can mean the difference between getting the job done in 20 minutes and waiting another two…

Anyone who's changed a shower cartridge knows it can stick to you. This happened to me with my first cartridge. Removing the cartridge was made a breeze with the included part that allows you to remove the old one. Even if it was annoying. Put in a new cartridge and put everything back together. It leaked right away. So, thinking I somehow screwed it up, I took it apart and reassembled it 2 more times. Cartridge still leaking/bad. Now I have to turn the house water back on and put a bucket…

What you need: 1) Original Moen faucet cartridge. Other people say that the generic brand causes problems and I believe them. 2) cartridge remover. You can do without it if the cartridge does not need to be replaced at all. 3) cartridge lock. If you drop the original on the wall, you won't get it back. 4) New faucet handle. If the cartridge has deteriorated, then in all likelihood the shower handle has also deteriorated. This is the effect of chlorine. The valve is a brass tube with long…