I have a Moen single handle faucet in my shower that would sometimes drip when it was turned off. Now it is rapidly dripping all the time. After looking at a plumbing reference book and reading the postings here, I have determined I need to replace the cartridge. That leads me to two questions.
The posts I have read suggest using a cartridge pulling tool when working on Moen products. Would this tool work: http://tinyurl.com/7krmd
My other question is about shutting off the main water supply. In my limited plumbing experience I have always had a shutoff for whatever I was working on. Since this the shower I will need to shut off the main. I have shutoffs below and above the meter inside. After I shut one of those off, I need to drain the system. My question is do I need to turn off the gas hot water heater while I drain the system?
Thanks
Chad
The posts I have read suggest using a cartridge pulling tool when working on Moen products. Would this tool work: http://tinyurl.com/7krmd
My other question is about shutting off the main water supply. In my limited plumbing experience I have always had a shutoff for whatever I was working on. Since this the shower I will need to shut off the main. I have shutoffs below and above the meter inside. After I shut one of those off, I need to drain the system. My question is do I need to turn off the gas hot water heater while I drain the system?
Thanks
Chad