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Are Moen 1200 and 1225 cartridges interchangeable?

By Sarah Rowe

While the Moen 1200 and the Moen 1225 cartridges are interchangeable, the Moen 1222 Posi Temp cartridge is absolutely not interchangeable with the Moen 1225 or 1200. In fact, there isn’t any part that is interchangeable between the Moen 1222 vs 1225 replacement parts.

Do I need Moen 1222 or 1225?

To tell if you need a 1222 or 1225 Moen cartridge, check how your faucet turns on the water. If you need to pull out the handle you need the Moen 1225 cartridge while if you only need to rotate it to adjust the water temperature you need the Moen 1222 cartridge.

What is the difference between Moen 1225 and 1225b?

No, difference, they are exactly the same thing. In 1225b the “b” is the bulk packaging. Only the packaging is different. 1225 has a plastic shell and 1220 has a brass, all metal shell.

How long should a Moen 1225 cartridge last?

The system has expensive cartridges, they cost about $30 (2014) to replace, but they last a long time — 20 to 30 years.

Are Moen replacement cartridges free?

If this faucet should ever develop a leak or drip during the Warranty Period, Moen will FREE OF CHARGE provide the parts necessary to put the faucet back in good working condition and will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part or finish that proves defective in material and manufacturing workmanship, under normal

Are all Moen Posi Temp valves the same?

Models that have a lever or knob that rotate only are called Posi-Temp. This “cycling valve” handle is pointed towards the 6:00 position when off, rotates to the 3:00 position for cold, 12:00 for warm and 9:00 for full hot. If this is the way your Moen valve operates, any Posi-Temp trim will fit.

How do I know what shower cartridge to buy?

Use a caliper or ruler and measure the cartridge. Do this by measuring from the base to the tip (from seat to splines). Pay attention to the length tier of your cartridge (Lengths range from 1–12). Next, identify the broach pattern with the broach chart (see page B-5).

Is Moen 1225 Pressure Balanced?

Introduced in 1981 and used in Moen one-handle kitchen faucets launched prior to 2009 and Moen one-handle lavatory faucets launched prior to 2011. The 1225 fits all one-handle non-pressure balanced tub/shower valves as well as Moentrol® tub/shower valves.

Are all shower cartridges the same?

Although you’ll find many variations on a theme out there, there are only a few basic shower valve cartridge types. The original style was called a compression faucet and had two handles: One for hot water and one for cold. Each faucet has a valve regulating water flow and an onboard washer to create a pressure seal.

What size Allen wrench does Moen use?

For the most part, Moen uses hardware that will require a 7/64 inch hex wrench. This applies to Moen Renzo faucets, handle set screws on one-handle kitchen faucets, and PosiTemp levers in Moen showers.

Are Moen shower handles interchangeable?

Moen has manufactured many types of shower rough-in valves including four types single handle shower valves. The trim kits are not interchangeable. It is important to first identify which valve is currently installed by looking at the escutcheon screw location and the handle operation.

What is a Moen Posi Temp faucet?

A PosiTemp faucet is a temperature-sensitive shower faucet manufactured exclusively by Moen. But because of its temperature-sensitive design, a Moen PosiTemp valve prevents children and adults from getting scalded or hit by an unexpected blast of icy-cold water while taking a shower.

What’s the difference between Moen 1222 and 1222B?

There is absolutely NO difference between the Moen 1222 vs 1222B replacement cartridges. They are both the replacement part cartridge for the Posi Temp Moen shower valve. They are made from the same parts, the only difference is their packaging and model number. The “B” in the 1222B model number stands for Bulk.

How do I get a free Moen faucet?

Moen warrants to the original consumer purchaser for as long as the original consumer purchaser owns their home (the “Warranty Period” for homeowners), that this faucet will be leak- and drip-free during normal use and all parts and finishes of this faucet will be free from defects in material and manufacturing

How long does a Moen kitchen faucet last?

Most generally last for 15-20 years. If yours is nearing the end of its lifespan, it might be time to consider a replacement. If your faucet constantly needs repairs. One of the most common signs that it’s time to replace your faucet is when it needs constant repairs to function.

How often should you change your shower cartridge?

Shower cartridges last for 20 to 30 years but may sometimes fail after only a few years. If you are not sure of your cartridge’s lifespan, you should plan to replace it after 15 years instead of waiting for it to completely fail.