Faucet Cartridge Types

If you re not quite sure we d recommend that you refer to the original documentation that came with your faucet or feel free to.

Faucet cartridge types.

If you have a very old two handle faucet it may be a compression type rather than a cartridge. The two types of faucet cartridges are the ceramic disk faucet and the cartridge faucet. Contact customer service for this part. Repairing a two handle cartridge faucet.

You can identify this by. Compression faucets have two knobs or levers one each for hot and cold. Ball type faucets have a knob directly above the spout that controls water flow and temperature depending upon the direction it s twisted. Delta 1 handle plastic tub shower valve cartridge.

The cartridge faucet may be constructed of a durable brass or less reliable plastic cartridge. If you re fixing a compression faucet use this guide. Looking for the brand. It can replace any monitor series using an rp19804.

With a cartridge faucet the action is smooth and consistent. With a half turn the handle goes from the off to the on position. Moen s standard cartridges are built from three main parts the cartridge sleeve the cartridge valve stem and o rings which are assembled into a single unit for ease of use. Using a faucet cartridge identification chart.

Most bathroom faucets that have two handles are cartridge style faucets. Knowing what you re working with makes it easier to disassemble and fix. For pricing and availability. If your moen faucet was manufactured after 2009 and you are looking at the 1225 cartridge it is possible that you may actually have a 1255 cartridge because cartridge styles can vary by the date of manufacture.

The cartridge in your unit may look slightly different than the 1225 pictured below. The original valve used a 1200 cartridge. As named the ceramic disk faucet uses a cartridge with a ceramic disk assembly. This guide will help you fix cartridge faucets only.

This is the current cartridge used in the b112900 and b114900 series faucets 2015 present. Standard cartridge models are made from corrosion free materials for even greater longevity. The faucet turns off without added pressure being required as with a compression faucet. Single or double repair tutorial.

This type of faucet cartridge is extremely durable and is found on high end models. Moen 1 handle brass and plastic faucet cartridge. 1225 b how to install a 1225 b. Cartridge identification and installation help.

Because of this you will need to know how to identify the brand of your faucet before you can fix it.