Moen 1225 Cartridge

Moen 1225 Cartridge

Q:What is the difference between 1225 B cartridge and 1225 ? A: According to Moen, they are the same cartridge. There used to be a difference in the packaging (bulk pack vs retail pack), but the packaging is even the same now.

What is the difference between Moen 1222 and 1225?

The biggest difference between the Moen 1222 vs 1225 cartridges is how the shower valve handle turns the water on. Shower valves with the Moen 1225 cartridge are turned on by pulling the handle out and then adjusting the temperature by turning the handle to the left or right for hot or cold water.

How do I know which Moen cartridge I need?

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.

How do I know if I have a Moen 1222 or 1225?

To tell if you need a 1222 or 1225 Moen cartridge, check how your faucet turns on the water. If you need to pull out the handle you need the Moen 1225 cartridge while if you only need to rotate it to adjust the water temperature you need the Moen 1222 cartridge.

Is Moen 12801 and 1225 the same?

Yes! They are the same cartridge. 12801 is the number on the cartridge, but 1225 is the number on the package.

What’s the difference between Moen 1222 and 1222B?

There is absolutely NO difference between the Moen 1222 vs 1222B replacement cartridges. They are both the replacement part cartridge for the Posi Temp Moen shower valve. 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.

How do I get a free Moen cartridge?

Replacement parts may be obtained by calling 1-800-289-6636 (Canada 1-800-465-6130), or by writing to Moen Incorporated, 25300 Al Moen Drive, North OImsted, OH 44070-8022. Proof of purchase (original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser must accompany all warranty claims.

What is the most common Moen shower cartridge?

Moen shower valve models

There are many models of Moen shower faucets. But the most common takes the standard Moen 1225 cartridge, 1200 cartridge and the pressure balancing Moen 1222 cartridge.

How do I find the model number of my Moen faucet?

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 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).

How do I identify my faucet cartridge?

Use a caliper or ruler and measure the cartridge. Do this by measuring from the base to the tip (from seat to splines). Pay attention to the length tier of your cartridge (Lengths range from 1–12). Next, identify the broach pattern with the broach chart (see page B-5).

Can I use a Delta trim kit on a Moen valve?

When you buy a shower valve kit, everything is compatible and made by the same manufacturer. They are sold this way because many shower valves made by the same manufacturer are not compatible, let alone another company’s valve. So you cannot use a Moen valve with Delta products.

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