Faucet Cartridge Types

Moen s standard cartridges are built from three main parts the cartridge sleeve the cartridge valve stem and o rings which are assembled into a single unit for ease of use.

Faucet cartridge types.

Compression faucets have two knobs or levers one each for hot and cold. As named the ceramic disk faucet uses a cartridge with a ceramic disk assembly. This type of faucet cartridge is extremely durable and is found on high end models. If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge.

For pricing and availability. Each faucet handle hot and cold has its own cartridge a valve that turns with the handle to control the flow of water into the faucet spout. The cartridge in your unit may look slightly different than the 1225 pictured below. Contact customer service for this part.

Using a faucet cartridge identification chart. If you re not quite sure we d recommend that you refer to the original documentation that came with your faucet or feel free to. Ball type faucets have a knob directly above the spout that controls water flow and temperature depending upon the direction it s twisted. Knowing what you re working with makes it easier to disassemble and fix.

Repairing a two handle cartridge faucet. The two types of faucet cartridges are the ceramic disk faucet and the cartridge faucet. This guide will help you fix cartridge faucets only. This is the current cartridge used in the b112900 and b114900 series faucets 2015 present.

Standard cartridge models are made from corrosion free materials for even greater longevity. You can identify this by. The cartridge faucet may be constructed of a durable brass or less reliable plastic cartridge. Most bathroom faucets that have two handles are cartridge style faucets.

Single or double repair tutorial. Delta 1 handle plastic tub shower valve cartridge. This is the current rp19804 cartridge that began shipping in 2015. The faucet turns off without added pressure being required as with a compression faucet.

If you re fixing a compression faucet use this guide. Cartridge identification and installation help. Looking for the brand. Now there is variance in stems cartridges valves and splines.

1225 b how to install a 1225 b. It can replace any monitor series using an rp19804. With a half turn the handle goes from the off to the on position. Moen 1 handle brass and plastic faucet cartridge.

The original valve used a 1200 cartridge.