How do I remove a stuck Delta shower cartridge?

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If the cartridge is stuck, wiggle it up and down while pulling it out. For stubborn cartridges, reattach the handle and use it to pull the cartridge outward while moving the cartridge up and down. A flat-head screwdriver can also be used to pry the cartridge away from the cartridge housing.



Subsequently, one may also ask, how do you remove a Mixet shower cartridge?

Remove the Mixet Cartridge

  1. With the handle removed, use pliers to remove the mounting nut on the Mixet cartridge. Turn the nut counterclockwise until it comes all the way off.
  2. Using pliers, grip the flat ridges of the cartridge, then turn it side to side while pulling straight out.

Subsequently, question is, are Moen 1200 and 1225 cartridges interchangeable? While the Moen 1200 and the Moen 1225 cartridges are interchangeable, the Moen 1222 Posi Temp cartridge is absolutely not interchangeable with the Moen 1225 or 1200. That's why it's so vital that you determine which Moen shower valve you have before buying any replacement parts.

Also to know is, how do you get a stuck Moen 1224 cartridge out?

To remove the cartridge from your faucet assembly, first use a flat-headed screwdriver to carefully pry the cover from the handles. Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the handle screws and pull the handles off from the faucet assembly. Then, loosen and remove the nut from the cartridge using pliers.

How much does it cost to replace shower cartridge?

If not, cartridges I have seen run from about $15-60 - the changeout and initial temperature setting will probably be minimum service charge assuming it can be changed by just removing a decorative faceplate - from $75-175 labor normally except can be more in extremem high cost big city areas - normally around $125

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How do you replace a shower diverter valve?

If your diverter valve is located on your spigot of your tub, then you'll have a much easier time replacing your diverter valve.

Diverter Valve on a Spigot
  1. Unscrew the set screw.
  2. Unscrew spigot from the wall.
  3. Wash Supply Pipe.
  4. Replace new spout on the copper pipe.
  5. Test it and make sure it works!

How do I know what shower cartridge I need?

For sink faucets, look at the front of the spout. The logo may also be on the base of the spout, where it meets the sink, either on the front or the back. For shower faucets, look on the round plate (escutcheon) behind the handle, on the handle itself, or perhaps on the actual valve behind the wall.