Changing Moen Bath faucets

[waxgroove]

Hi

Recently changed a moen bath faucet cartridge (1222). Cleaned everything out, used proper amount of grease, slid new cartridge in.

Problem is after about a week, I'm still getting a few drips here and there. Is this normal?

This shower is not used as a primary shower. So I figure it should be dry all the time - no?

Thanks

 

[hj]

Mone

Leak? Not really. Always dry? Probably.

 

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[waxgroove]

Does it make a difference if

All the Moen cartridges at Lowes must have been a bad order as all only had one o-ring (I Moen cartridge I pulled out has two).

I used a Danko cartridge. Does it make a difference? I could run to Home Depot and look for a Moen if it does.

Like I said, it is a very slow leek. I'm having a noise problem (see general link) and it is possible my pressure may be elevated. Wonder if that would cause such a thing.

Thanks again,

Mike

 

[hj]

Moen

Moen, and all faucets, will not leak at any pressure you could have inside the house, (the water heater relief valve would discharge before you could reach improper levels), so that is not a factor. Any non-Moen part could be suspect.

 

[waxgroove]

OK - stupid question?

Went to Home Depot - no Moen cartridges. Lowes has a few (1222) but all of them have only one o-ring towards the end of the cartridge.

It's obvious I'm no plumbing expert (that's why I'm here) but it seems to me by the looks of the cartridge it should have two. Some pictures on the internet show one, some show two.

The packaging actually shows one - the repair kit shows/includes two. What gives?

Thanks HJ

Mike

 

[hj]

Moen

Call 1-800-BUYMOEN and have them send you an official one.

 

[Terry]

Call 1-800-BUYMOEN and have them send you an official one.

I don't bother with generic brands either. You are better off staying with the branded stuff for repairs.