I replaced a Moen 1200 cartridge with new one. One day later it started to drip when I turn the water off. It’s the exact same cartridge model I pulled out. I made sure before inserting the new one that all parts that I didn’t need to buy were clean and free of any rust, lime or calcium. Does anybody have any ideas?
Plumbing – Single handle Moen 1200 cartridge has a drip after one day
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I contacted Moen directly with this same question and they let me know that they recommended a model 1225 replacement cartridge instead (that's what I get for trusting the guy at the hardware store to look up the matching part for me). Technically either one will work but apparently the plastic 1225 offers a tighter fit than the brass (and more expensive) 1220.
Moen also recommended cleaning out the inside of the valve with an old toothbrush or bottle brush and then flushing thoroughly before installing the new cartridge.
I will update this once I know if the new cartridge resolves my leak.
Update: After the installation of the model 1225 cartridge, the faucet works without any leaks from the stem. With the addition of a new knob the whole fixture is working better than new.
The moral of the story here is, when in doubt, try to contact the vendor (and post your results!)
The next step secret to getting more of this faucet apart are the two slots cut across the cupped part. See the arrows in the following picture.
It looks to me as that the cupped part is threaded down inside the larger diameter part that sticks up from the hole in the sink. There is probably a special tool used to engage these slots to thread the part out. It may be possible to lay a piece of metal bar stock across these slots as a tool. If you do that make sure that it has nice square corners.
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Best Answer
With the unit again disassembled and cartridge removed, take a 3/4 copper fitting brush and clean out the brass body. This removes stuck debris. Flush out with water from a spray bottle. Clean and dry and re-lubricate.