What is the difference between Moen 1222 and Moen 1222B?
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What is the difference between Moen 1222 and Moen 1222B?
Moen 1222 Vs 1222B Difference They are made from the same parts, the only difference is their packaging and model number. The “B” in the 1222B model number stands for Bulk. That’s it! It’s simply the part that Moen sells to contractors in case packs.
Is Moen 158085 the same as 1222?
The number 158085 is the component number found on the Moen 1222/1222B cartridge.
How do I identify my Moen valve?
Look closely at the handle buttons that were attached to the shower valve. Typically, “Moen” will be written in the middle of the “Hot” and “Cold” buttons. If you do not see this, the handle buttons have been replaced, or the “Hot/Cold” button is a lever (wall escutcheon).
Why do Moen cartridges leak?
Your faucet may contain a ceramic, brass, or rubber seat that is meant to form a seal at the bottom of the cartridge opening. The seat can become damaged with use so that it no longer fits correctly into the hole in the cartridge, which allows water to leak. The O-ring may also become cracked and cause a leak.
What Moen valve do I have?
If not the series number can be usually be found on the underside of the faucet or on the decorative escutcheon ring that goes around it. The second way to identify your Moen valve cartridge is to remove the old one. You will do this by first shutting off the hot and cold water feed to your shower.
What is the difference between Posi Temp and Moentrol?
The PosiTemp doesn’t have Temperature Memory. The handle goes from one side to the other always going from cold to hot from the off position. The Moentrol Valve has volume control which controls the water flow rate so you get the amount of water you want at the temperature you desire.
When did Moen introduce Posi Temp?
In 1956, it became part of Stanadyne, which was in turn acquired by Forstmann-Little & Company in 1988 and then purchased by the consumer-products holding company Fortune Brands….Moen Incorporated.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Website | moen.com |
How do I identify my Moen shower model?
Exact model numbers can be found on your box or on your instruction sheet. If unavailable, you may find the general family series number on the back of the spout (non pullout).
How long should a shower faucet cartridge last?
Most faucets typically last for 15 to twenty years.
