Hi,
First time to post a question. Have used your wonderful experience and knowledge often. For that, thank you.
I had to replace a Moen 1225 cartridge in a 1980's faucet. I changed the cartridge with no problem. I decided to use a universal tub/shower trim kit since my faucet face plate didn't have a rubber gasket any longer and I was not able to find another. I tried to caulk but didn't last. Anyway...
I switched the lucite handle to the chrome handle which required using an adapter to attach to the cartridge stem. All went well...
Until I turned on the water and realized I did exactly what many warned against and had the hot on the wrong side. I also realized the handle wouldn't stay in position when turned to either hot or cold. It slowly lowered until about 7 o'clock or 5 o'clock resulting in tepid water temp.
No problem (thought) I will remove all plates and rotate cartridge 180 degrees to correct temp issue and see if I needed to wipe some excess silicone (?) from the cartridge body. If that didn't work I was going to keep researching til I found a solution.
Unfortunately I can't get the stinking handle adapter off. The screw is out but it will not budge. I don't want to mess up my pipes by pulling too hard. I am at a complete loss at this point.
I'm a single mom and can't really afford to call a plumber to fix this so if someone out there can help I would so greatly appreciate your time and knowledge.
Thank you again for all of the past help. Diane (I have included a couple of photos of faucet and adapter)