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    Aug 19, 2008, 07:52 PM
    Taking out a stuck moen single handle shower cartridge
    This shower cartridge is stuck. The house was sitting for 2 years without water pressure. I have taken out other moen cartridges but this one is again stuck. Help!
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    Aug 19, 2008, 08:03 PM
    Taking out a stuck moen single handle shower cartridge
    This shower cartridge is stuck. The house was sitting for 2 years without water pressure. I have taken out other moen cartridges but this one is again stuck. Help!
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    Aug 19, 2008, 08:10 PM
    O rings swollen. Put knob back on and pull. Get Moen cartridge puller.
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    Aug 19, 2008, 08:12 PM
    Buy or rent a Moen puller made for cartridge removal. Try reviewing this tutorial Installation Help / Animated Tutorial - Installing the Moen 1224 Cartridge or grab the shaft with a plyer, twist completely around while pulling staright out.
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    Aug 19, 2008, 08:13 PM
    Installation Help / Animated Tutorial - Installing the Moen 1224 Cartridge You posted twice. I answered on your latest post
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    Aug 20, 2008, 04:45 AM
    Hi Maddog...

    If can't remove using a pair of pliers or by reattaching the handle and giving it a good yank then you may need to go to home depot and purchase a MOEN HANDLE PULLER... see picture below.

    Great device that will take care of this once and for all for you... pick up a little silicone grease while at home depot and grease the o-ring up before reinstalling the cartridge... ;)

    MARK
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    Aug 21, 2008, 03:20 AM
    Hi all...

    Apparently Madddog posted twice (see post#1 and #2), got answers at both posts and then someone merged both posts together??

    Just wanted everyone here to know I wouldn't repost information AND a picture once others have already posted correct info. and a picture!!

    Just so you know... Have a good day all!

    MARK
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    Aug 21, 2008, 04:13 AM
    Well, I would. I always copy you and Bob, only way I can get one right.
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    Aug 21, 2008, 04:53 AM
    I copy you, too... ;) But never in the same thread!

    That would just be wayyyyy to obvious... :)
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    Aug 21, 2008, 09:07 AM
    And I copy you all, Tom, Mark, Bob, Milo, and Harold unless you tell me not to Like Tom says not in the thread, Maddog did you know that all Moen products are life time Warranty as long you are the original owner, if you call their customer service at 800-822-0116 they will send you a new cartridge with the a small plastic tool included, Good Luck.

    John
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    Jan 28, 2013, 08:18 AM

    Here's a video that may help someone understand the tool better. Just FYI
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    Jan 28, 2013, 07:49 PM
    Thanks Mark good vedio, but it is posted to 4 1/2 years thread can you start a new thread and post this vedio that every body will see it, Thanks.

    Best Regards,

    John
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    Jan 28, 2013, 08:25 PM
    I posted to this thread because over 3600 people have viewed it by its title alone since it was posted in 2008 John (see plumbing main page for numbers). By my estimation that suggests that another 5000 will view it by 2017 or so (assuming better than average growth of the site over the next few years).

    I also posted it on a question asked by Wdjoe10 today so it will get seen by plenty of people, for sure!
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    Jan 28, 2013, 08:48 PM
    OK Thanks Mark,

    John
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    Jan 28, 2013, 10:31 PM
    Purchase a Moen cartridge puller and follow Marks video. Good luck. Tom
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    Jan 29, 2013, 12:05 AM
    Hello Tom,

    FYI We are not talking about buying a puller or any other tools I just complemented Mark for his nice video posted how to use the puller, Thanks.

    Best Regards,

    John
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