Questions tagged [cartridge]

The tag has no usage guidance.

Filter by
Sorted by
Tagged with
1 vote
1 answer
61 views

Trying to fix a leaky shower. How can I remove this cartridge?

My experience level is novice at best. I've done basic stuff: installing faucets and toilets in my own home while remodeling. If it's just a matter of taking things out and putting new things in, I ...
AWT's user avatar
  • 113
1 vote
0 answers
107 views

Why does my brand new faucet cartridge leak from the handle when turned on?

I recently replaced the ceramic cartridge in my bathroom faucet. However, the new cartridge leaks from the top when the water is turned on. Could anyone advise me on what I might have done wrong/what ...
New_cartridge_leaks's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
95 views

How do I unscrew a stuck cartridge from faucet?

how do I unscrew the cartridge for my double faucet? It’s stuck and spraying boiling water and vinegar in it didn’t help. I'm trying to fix a leaky tap (hot water leaks). This seems to be the issue. ...
Mike's user avatar
  • 1
0 votes
1 answer
45 views

What type of tub cold water fill valve is this? I need to replace it due to leakage

I've got a probably 50s-era tub fill valve that leaks substantially from the stem when turned on. The knob is labeled Kohler; what type/model of cartridge should I be looking for?
Armand's user avatar
  • 4,356
0 votes
0 answers
27 views

Bathroom Faucet Cartridge Identification

I need help identifying a bathroom faucet cartridge with the initials JCFX
Dean Pabst's user avatar
2 votes
0 answers
60 views

How do I remove this shower handle?

I'm hoping that somebody can help show me how to take apart the this shower leaky faucet (and matching bathroom sink faucets). I didn't find any set screws but I was able to twist off the cap (...
Chuck Yang's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
49 views

How to remove ceramic faucet cartridge -single handle, unknown brand

The challenge is figuring out what the metal piece is that is holding the cartridge in place, and how to remove that piece. It doesn't seem to turn or pull out straight using pliers to yank on two of ...
Katharina's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
68 views

Unable to access cartridge in Grohe bathroom monobloc mixer tap

Morning all, My Grohe bathroom tap (Allure Brilliant model) is leaking. In trying to get to the internal cartridge to replace it, Ive tried to get to the set screw (please see images below) using ...
AmSan's user avatar
  • 1
-2 votes
1 answer
225 views

When installing a delta shower cartridge does it matter if the two small holes in the back of cartridges metal plate be vertical or horizontal [closed]

Shower cartridge holes should be horizontal or vertical
Spencer's user avatar
2 votes
1 answer
861 views

No cold water in shower, cartridge replacement didn't fix it

A couple weeks ago we realized that there is no cold water in one of our showers. When you turn the shower on, it is fully supplied with hot water. When you turn the handle all the way to the cold ...
Benj's user avatar
  • 121
0 votes
2 answers
156 views

How can I find a replacement for my vida shower cartridges? [closed]

I have a vida rain head shower. The cartridge is leaking and the shutoff valves don’t work well either. I need to replace all 3. I can’t find any model number on anything other than 27-42-7L on the ...
Ennis's user avatar
  • 1
1 vote
1 answer
227 views

Replace price pfister old shower faucet

My old Price Pfister shower faucet is leaking, so I removed the handle to see what kind of stems they use. I haven't seen this kind of stems anywhere. Does anyone know what part they are?
Smith's user avatar
  • 11
0 votes
1 answer
24 views

Pressure stabilizing cartridge replacement [closed]

I would like to replace the cartridge in my shower faucet handle with a pressure stabilizing one, so that running water in other parts of the house won't spike the temperature in the shower. The ...
rurp's user avatar
  • 101
1 vote
1 answer
543 views

What kind of shower valve cartridge is this?

I am trying to replace the shower trim kit, and am having trouble identifying this shower valve cartridge. What kind of cartridge is this? Assembled Disassembled
Loki Kriasus's user avatar
0 votes
0 answers
218 views

Low water pressure after replacing shower cartridge

I replaced my Moen shower cartridge because my tub was dripping constantly. Now I have little to no water pressure with the cold water. I did try turning the shut-off valves but they both seem to be ...
Steve's user avatar
  • 1
0 votes
1 answer
647 views

Need help removing sink faucet cartridge!

I need help with two things: Identifying which 3 holes inch faucet setup this is? Most of my house is Moen but this is not. I need to replace the soap dispenser and the spray handle, and cartridge. ...
Fla_guy23's user avatar
0 votes
0 answers
31 views

tub cartridge stops are failing

My kids have (twice now) managed to crank the handleset so hard that the cartridge (it's a Pfister 9740640) stops fail, allowing the handle to go past the stops. You can still feel the stops, but now ...
Graham Charles's user avatar
2 votes
2 answers
2k views

Remove Price Pfister shower cartridge

I'm trying to replace a Price Pfister single handle (avante?) shower valve. I've unscrewed the chrome nut that is on the outside, leaving what I believe to be a washer surrounding the valve stem. But ...
BowlOfRed's user avatar
  • 1,018
-1 votes
1 answer
1k views

How do I replace the cartridge lever in my Moen bathroom faucet?

I'm trying to replace the cartridges on this Moen faucet. I removed the cap and the screw but the lever just won't come off. I tried pulling it off on every different angle. It appears the lever is a ...
James's user avatar
  • 1
0 votes
1 answer
130 views

How to properly grip a curved cartridge cover on a single-cartridge faucet?

Our kitchen faucet suddenly went down to a slow trickle after making a noise (described by the last user of the sink as a "pop" sound). Other taps in the house work just fine, so we know the ...
Maximillian Laumeister's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
295 views

Please help identify this bathroom faucet cartridge

I'm trying to fix a leaky faucet cartridge in my bathroom, but I'm unable to identify what brand it is to order a replacement. Couldn't find a brand name anywhere. Could someone please help me ...
user4867444's user avatar
1 vote
2 answers
674 views

How can I stop a faucet leak temporarily?

My kitchen faucet is leaking at the faucet head. I believe it’s a cartridge failure. I’ve got the water shut off to the faucet. Are there any temporary fixes to get me by until stores are open?
Leaky Butt's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
198 views

Bathroom Faucet Cartridge is Seized. How to remove this?

I have a leaky bathroom faucet (single handle) where I am trying to replace the cartridge. In the process, I broke the cartridge in half as it turns out the cartridge is stuck to the faucet. Does ...
Louise's user avatar
  • 101
-1 votes
1 answer
304 views

Remove bathroom faucet cartridge

I watched numerous YouTube DIY videos on this topic and other articles on the web, they all seem to address the simplest case where you expose the cartridge by remove the faucet top, and turn it with ...
user178047's user avatar
0 votes
2 answers
800 views

Are shut-off valves for the tub acted via a screw?

I need to substitute the cartridge of my pull-out shower handle that now can only be pushed back in with violent kung-fu moves. The problem is that there isn't any visible shut-off valve for the ...
MarcoD's user avatar
  • 435
0 votes
1 answer
306 views

Shower Cartridge replacement (Pull/Push)

I've recently purchased a rental property that has a shower that will not shut off after pushing in the knob several times. I've attached an image that I took after getting the water to finally shut ...
Schlooie B.'s user avatar
0 votes
0 answers
63 views

Tight faucet cap

I wanted to check the cartridge of my faucet and removed the handle successfully. But, the cap and the part with barbs are so tight. I rotated the spout and rested it against the wall to hold the ...
Ali Kıral's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
149 views

how to remove faucet cartridge from wall

I have a three handle tub and shower faucet set from late 1950s. The cold water faucet was dripping and I managed to remove the handle and the bonnet nut. But I can't see how to remove the cartridge ...
user149202's user avatar
1 vote
2 answers
1k views

How to remove shower faucet cartridge?

A shower valve socket wrench fails to extract the faucet cartridge: There is nothing for the socket wrench to "bite" on and it merely spins. What is the procedure and tools to remove the ...
gatorback's user avatar
  • 3,026
0 votes
1 answer
217 views

How to remove this stuck cartridge

Any ideas on how to get this MOEN M0036 cartridge out? I've tried to do but only have damaged edges so far. Thanks in advance. After adjustments with file, it did not hold support as it made from ...
volody's user avatar
  • 101
1 vote
2 answers
325 views

Where is screw/mechanism to disassemble Mico 7705 kitchen faucet?

I need to replace the cartridge on my Mico 7705 kitchen faucet - it's been leaking. I cannot discern any screws cleverly hidden or figure out what would twist or pop off. I've found the user manual ...
liz's user avatar
  • 11
3 votes
4 answers
3k views

How can I remove a stuck kitchen faucet cartridge?

I've tried vinegar and wd40 and would really appreciate any helping hand for this noob here!
hmm's user avatar
  • 31
-1 votes
1 answer
53 views

Why has my bath tap gotten stuck/stripped loose twice?

Bathroom about 5 years old, thermostatic valve on bath filler. Twice now the valve has gotten impossible to turn, like it’s gritted up inside somehow. I replaced the cartridge before but this seems ...
buildsucceeded's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
345 views

Possible reasons for shower to go all hot or all cold?

I have a Moen shower trim that uses a 1222 cartridge. It seems that every year I end up with the situation that the water goes from all cold to all hot as I turn the handle. The changeover is preceded ...
achao's user avatar
  • 379
5 votes
4 answers
3k views

Can I replace a shower cartridge with the water on by forcing it against the water pressure?

My cold water valve is frozen open, water is leaking from the spout and the building won't turn off my tier for 2 weeks.
TechWriterTen's user avatar
-1 votes
1 answer
94 views

Help stuck shower bezel cartridge

I'm trying to replace a shower cartridge to fix a low water pressure issue in my mother's house. There are no brand names to google and I can't check for a clip to remove because I believe the bezel ...
Craig m's user avatar
-1 votes
1 answer
160 views

Need help to identify manufacturer of this bathtub faucet

I have a bathtub faucet with a hand-hold shower head (2 handles, four holes) in my master BR (believe installed in 2008). The brand name inscription on the back of the sprout is "SENRY 5769 SH-...
Jim's user avatar
  • 1
0 votes
1 answer
208 views

Moen Bathroom Faucet Cartridge

I need to identify the cartridge for a MOEN sink handle. I need to know which cartridge to get, so I can purchuse the correct special tool for my sink. It is leaking, and I believe replacing the ...
JΛYDΞV's user avatar
  • 121
0 votes
0 answers
495 views

How to remove behind the wall faucet cartridge

I have a leaking hot water in a bathroom faucet where main body of the faucet is behind the tile. I tried to remove the cartridge, but cant unscrew it, it's too tight. Also tried to spray some WD-40 ...
imachabeli's user avatar
-1 votes
1 answer
71 views

Tub Cartridge Identification

Does anyone recognize this tub cartridge?
Dwool40's user avatar
0 votes
0 answers
680 views

How do you fix a leaking shower cartridge?

So the faucet cartridge in Shower 1 was about 12 years old and really stiff. I replaced it with a new one. But then it started leaking through the middle of the new cartridge. I thought it was a ...
Nyork3000's user avatar
  • 149
1 vote
0 answers
220 views

Shower cartridge is difficult to remove

I'm trying to fix the shower in our guest bathroom, and as far as I can tell, the shower cartridge just needs to be replaced. I'm trying to access it, but having difficulty removing the brass housing ...
Aidan Knight's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
722 views

How can I remove the cartridge from my kitchen tap?

I have a monobloc kitchen mixer tap and need to get the cartridge out. Have got the handle and cover off, and can see the cartridge - it is recessed. There is no nut to twist it seems (all the YouTube ...
Michaela Drake's user avatar
1 vote
1 answer
2k views

How can I remove my faucet valve cartridge?

I have Symons Callie SLW-7112-RP faucet and recently there is a water leakage on both hot and cold water. It is clear that the valve cartridges need to be replaced. I followed the instruction and ...
user12363702's user avatar
-1 votes
1 answer
3k views

Low water pressure from tub spout after new cartridge and spout

I had very low water pressure coming out of my bathtub spout and the shower diverter was faulty so I removed the spout. The pressure was low coming out of the 1/2 inch copper pipe. I then replaced the ...
Kimberly M Wasiluk's user avatar
2 votes
2 answers
54 views

How to prevent solidification of mastic in nozzles

Using mastic or adhesives in cartons or cartidges that are squeezed out by a handgun, the nozzle is of paramount importance. Problem is, going back several days, weeks, or months later, the mastic has ...
Tim's user avatar
  • 5,198
0 votes
0 answers
1k views

Trouble replacing cartridge for a 2 handle bathroom faucet

I am trying to install new cartridges for my faucet, but after removing the old ones and putting the new ones in, water will not come out from either handle after I turn it on. On the left is the new ...
Zstjd's user avatar
  • 1
0 votes
0 answers
41 views

Installing a new cartridge results in water being blocked completely

I am trying to install this new delta 3S-11H cartridge, but every time I do so and I turn on the knobs, the water is completely blocked by the cartridge for some reason. It happens for both hot and ...
Tryingtolearn's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
2k views

How to replace cartridge on Grohe shower valve

I have a Grohe thermostatic shower valve that runs very hot. I realize I probably just need to replace the cartridge, but I'm a much better electrician than plumber! I'm pretty sure the model name ...
George Anderson's user avatar
0 votes
1 answer
176 views

Issues with removing a cartridge from a faucet

I have a leaky faucet problem and I am trying to replace the cartridge from the hot side that is causing it, but when I unscrewed the handle, I find that the cartridge is firmly put into it and I've ...
Tryingtolearn's user avatar