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    Sep 20, 2008, 08:26 PM
    Something broken inside my tub shower single handle faucet
    This morning I noticed something strange with the faucet in my tub. It is a single handle tub shower faucet made by Moen. Rather then starting with the handle down in the off position and turning anti-clockwise to turn on, I need to turn it clockwise to turn on and anti-clockwise to turn off with the handle finishing in the up position. Do I need to replace the entire cartridge or is this something as simple as a washer?
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    Sep 20, 2008, 09:13 PM

    Does the handle appear to be loose ? Is the screw in the middle of the handle tighten all the way ? It appear to me that the handle got loose a bit therefore it doesn't stop where it should.
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    Sep 21, 2008, 05:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by aussiejodi View Post
    This morning I noticed something strange with the faucet in my tub. It is a single handle tub shower faucet made by Moen. Rather then starting with the handle down in the off position and turning anti-clockwise to turn on, I need to turn it clockwise to turn on and anti-clockwise to turn off with the handle finishing in the up position. Do I need to replace the entire cartridge or is this something as simple as a washer?
    I'm a little confused here! Moen one handled valves pull to turn on and push to turn off. Your valve doesn't use washers. However, Moen does have a tube stop that prevents the handle from turning all the way around. This is a chrome tube with a square ridge running down the middle just behind the handle. You do not need a new cartridge you simply need to adjust the situation by removing the handle and turningthe stem 180 degrees. Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 21, 2008, 07:08 AM

    Tom, let me clear the confusion for you: the older models "push and pull". The new ones - the pressure balanced, temperature controlled units - turn around almost like PP and others brands...
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    Sep 21, 2008, 07:14 AM
    Thanks Milo, Ya learn something new every day!
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    Sep 21, 2008, 07:58 AM

    Yep we all learn something new every day, Milo I sent you a privet message if you get a chance please respond, Thanks

    aussiejodi,

    Is it possible that if can post the model Number or a picture of your faucet, Thanks.

    John
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    Sep 2, 2011, 12:33 PM
    Sounds like the cartridge is most likely worn and rounded off, and will need replacing. Repair is relatively simple.
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    Sep 2, 2011, 01:03 PM
    Hello Dgpicker,

    Welcome to the plumbing website, you responded to a 3 years old tread, always check the date on left upper corner before you answer a thread, Thanks.

    John
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    Sep 2, 2011, 01:34 PM
    Thks. Noticed that after I posted. Woops!
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