Cartridge was rotated 1/4 turn counterclockwise using the special tool. Reply to Thread Reply. Remove showerhead from shower arm … Jan 8th, 2021 12:15 pm #1; nsd [OP] Deal Addict Feb 16, 2005 4134 posts 187 upvotes Jan 8th, 2021 12:15 pm. I had a badly stuck leaky cartridge just now. I got a good bite on it with channel locks, twisted it until it rotated a bit and levered it up with a block for a fulcrum. I have posted a picture, and you can see a clear seam where the cartridge and the body meet -- they are even slightly different colors. Since the old cartridge is a throwaway, just don't damage any part of the faucet you'll keep getting it out. 2,807 Posts . Over time, mineral deposits can build up and prevent your fixture from operating correctly. Moen 1225 cartridge stuck in shower valve. Stuck shower cartridge. Very old condo, shower faucet cartridge (EMCO or waltec) hasn't been changed in probably a decade. Cartridge can be pulled out about 1/4" … read more Retaining clip was removed. Delta 1400 old cartridge bottom broke and stuck! Answered. Delta Monitor (1400?) When I took everything apart, (correctly, LOL) the nylon part just fell apart and it left me with just the reverse thread bolt and the brass end. This article details the tools needed and gives the step by step instructions on how to remove a 1200 or 1225 Cartridge where the stem of the cartridge came out, but the outer housing of the cartridge is stuck inside the valve body. stuck; shower; cartridge; SCORE. Water was shutoff. Remove cartridge head from stuck housing, open volume control(s) and drain all residual water in piping. Answer + 3. how to Clean a Clogged Shower Valve Cartridge : If you’re experiencing reduced water flow during your shower, a clogged valve may be the cause. The thermostatic cartridge in our shower bar mixer has caused the temperature handle to seize up and it needs to be replaced, see the attached picture. When the cartridge doesn't come out, even after treatment with white vinegar, you have occasion to make use of a tool that Moen manufactures for pulling stuck cartridges. When I try to get the cartridge out to replace it, the "front half" (the part with the brass fitting for the handle at the front, and … Hello all: I have a very old Rubinet shower mixer with a stuck cartridge I can't remove. My shower cartridge is stuck badly!! becomes separated from the cartridge body. Close hot/cold service stops. Then replace the leaky cartridge with a … I have a post 1968 Mixet Cartridge that has broken off just prior to the base end fitting. Stuck Thermostatic Shower Cartridge. My elderly parents have been complaining about the difficulty of pulling the knob to turn the water on in their shower… - Can't get cartridge out; Author: PlumbingRookie (WA) I have a 9-year-ol home with a leaking shower faucet. I have been able to remove the cartridge from the shower mixer bar and inspect it, the problem is that the cartridge is attached to the shower temperature handle and will not come loose. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jul 23, 2018. I am not sure if it is attached by design or if a … I got everything apart as far as the cartridge. Author: robertyknwt (AZ) Hi everyone. I am not a pro at all, just a homeowner trying to fix a leaking shower/tub faucet. Screw the cartridge head back into stuck housing and tighten snug (do not over tighten). Search this thread.