[speedball1]

Tvdave
New Member Join Date: Mar 2007
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Moen shower cartridge



I've read your responses to several folks concerning the Moen single handle shower cartridge and appreciate all the good information. I take it that since I am getting hot water to my sink and no hot water coming out of the shower head that there is something impeding the flow in the cartridge. Is that a fair assumption? How much do new cartridges cost or do you think I could clean out whatever is impeding the flow?

I tried getting the cartridge out but it is stuck. I pulled out the brass clamp holding it in but it won't budge. I guess I need to get the tool you mentioned from the plumbing supply place. Would Home Depot carry that tool?

Sorry about all the questions. I would call a plumber, but I'm on a roll for fixing things in my house and would prefer to do it myself for obvious financial reasons. Thanks in advance for all your help.

David

[speedball1]

Hi David,

Purchase the Moen Cartridge puller,( if Home Depot doiesn't have it try a plumbing supply house) remove the cartridge and check and clean the inlet ports. Before you button up turn the water back on for a minute to flush out any crud that may be left in the supplies. Good luck, Tom

[doug238]

Before you pull that cartridge, check for a handle limit apparatus under the handle that limits the ability to turn all the way to hot.