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Troubleshooting Moen 1222 Cartridge and Retainer Clip Issues | Expert Q&A
If the cartridge isn't fully inserted, you might be able to secure the top of the clip but not the bottom. ... I applied grease to it... it's just sticking up a little bit. ... The bottom is in place; it's 98% complete. It just sticks up a bit so that the next part, the grey cylinder, won't slide in. ... I’m replacing an old 1222 cartridge with aN OEM Moen 1222b cartridge, all good except the pin does not insert.
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Installing a Cartridge Clip (1200 and 1225 Cartridge) - Moen Solutions
April 11, 2025 - This article will walk you through the best way to properly install the copper clip used for the 1200 and 1225 single handle cartridge.
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Expert Q&A: Moen 1225 & 1200 Cartridge Replacement and Installation
Contractor's Assistant: How long ... your Moen faucet? What steps have you taken so far? Customer: I just disassembled everything and placed the parts on a towel next to the sink. I managed to replace the cartridge and get it into position. I reattached the washer and then attempted to insert the copper clip, but it won't go ...
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Moen 1222 replacement cartridge, without a retainer clip - is this dangerous? | Plumbing Forums - Professional & DIY Plumbing Forum
July 18, 2021 - Sometimes, even with a genuine Moen cartridge, the cartridge wants to stop before totally bottoming out where it should. Then try turning the stem in a few positions, until trapped water can flow through, which lets the cartridge fully seat ...
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Moen Cartridge Installation Help: Retaining Clip Troubleshooting
If the Moen shower cartridge collar ... fully seated by pushing it firmly into the valve body. Check for debris or corrosion inside the valve that may prevent full insertion....
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r/Plumbing on Reddit: I cannot get the MOEN positemp retaining clip on new cartridge. HELP!
May 2, 2022 -
Hoping a new post brings fresh ideas. I have a 25 year old Moen positemp bathtub /shower faucet. It's been dripping for years so I finally decided to tackle it. I had waited because there's no shut off valve and I was afraid to shut off the whole house in case I screwed it up. Got my cartridge 1222 from Moen. Couldn't get the old one out so I got the pulling tool from Lowes. I got it out and it came out so hard I fell back, glad the glass door wasn't behind me.
Could not get that darn clip in. Stuffed a paper towel with vinegar in there for about 20 minutes and tried to scrub it with a little brush for straws that I have (not a wire brush) and I did turn the water back on to blast anything out for a few seconds.. Still could not get it in. I even used the tool to shove it in as far as possible. I put the old one in and it almost wouldn't go in, had to use the tool to get it in. Finally, after a wiggle with the tool it snapped into place, figuring that was the trick I tried it with the new one but NO go. I put the old one back in and at least I can turn the house water back on.
I saw a video, probably by a plumber, where they had the perfect round copper brush that they stuck in there...is that my only hope? It doesn't look gunky, but I think there MAY be a little build up around the very perimeter of the pipe in the very back. I don't know what can clean, or if that is the problem. I need 1-2 mm more. Would CLR work better than vinegar? Is paper towel ok? Do I need that stiff wire brush and does HD carry it? I'm so close!! This should have been a 15 minute job, took all afternoon including the soak, trip to Lowes and internet research. Thank you for advice!!!
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Is the entire old cartridge out? Sometimes there will be a small piece stuck towards the back that won’t allow you to push it all the way in. Also did you try putting the removal tool on it to push it back? Most importantly did you grease the new cartridge and shower body?
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Thanks, hopefully HD has the brush. Actually, there's a plumbing supply place even closer that I can try.
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Shower cartridge 1222 leaking. New one won't fit? | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum
Solution: the new Moen 1222 part is designed slightly different from the really old ones (same model#, my house is over 20 years old and this part had never been changed and started to constantly leak despite being fully closed). The back wall of the new model is flat. However, the older model had a beveled edge on the back. When you try to put the new one in an old housing, it does not go all the way in and the clip doesn’t slide down to safely secure it in place.
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Moen Kitchen Faucet Retainer clip wont go in. | DIY Home Improvement Forum
If the cartridge is the correct one, it has to be fully seated for the clip to go in. Once the cartridge is seated, there isn't really any tension on the clip. It will pop in and out easily.
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Moen Cartridge Clip Won't Fit - YouTube
Hopefully this video will help you if your clip won't fit after replacing a Moen cartridge. Help! My clip won't go in.
Published October 8, 2017
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Moen 1222 Cartridge Installation Help: Retainer Clip Fix Q&A
If it won’t seat properly, try aligning the cartridge fully inside the valve body first. Sometimes, pushing the clip in from the bottom is possible but not recommended as it may cause improper sealing.
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How to Replace Moen Cartridge When Its Stuck! Clip Won't fit 1225 - YouTube
Replacing on old Moen brass cartridge? Hopefully this video will help. Newer cartridges don't have this problem, however their tool will still help. Home Dep...
Published October 8, 2017 Views 228K
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Replace The Stuck Retainer Clip on the Moen 1200 Shower Cartridge - YouTube
The video walks you through the steps to replace the stuck retainer clip on the Moen 1200 shower cartridge and ensure your shower is functioning optimally.Mo...
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Shower cartridge Retainer clip not aligning | Plumbing Forums - Professional & DIY Plumbing Forum
June 11, 2023 - Make sure you have a factory originsl cartridge and make sure a piece e of your old cartridge isn’t left in the valve. Guide the clip back into the valve like you’ve described you’re doing. I assume this is a moen. Click to expand... The original was a moen. I got a danco from home depot. Side by side they look the same. I was able to remove all of the original... nothing left in the pipe. Outside the pipe, the clip fits over the danco just like it does for the moen, but it won't connect with those bottom holes when it's inserted into the pipe.
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r/Plumbing on Reddit: Moen 1222 clip won’t go back
November 10, 2023 -
Old one was a bitch to get out, new one was a bit hard to go back in (yes genuine moen part), can’t get clip back in, but new cartridge is holding - what’s my danger zone?
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Can't get the clip back in when replacing a Moen 1222 - Moen & Replacement Cartridge | Fixya
January 12, 2013 - Apparently unable to push cartridge back in far enough when replacing a Moen 1222 positemp shower cartridge. Looks like I need about 1/16" more and it would be fine. Slipped the old one back in for reference sake, and can't get the clip back on that one, either. Yet the clip came out easily when removing the old cartridge. Tried rotating the cartridge as well, but still won't go in any deeper.
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The Cartridge probably isn't in all the way. Pushing it in by hand doesn't always seat it properly.
Make sure the clear plastic is centered in the gap where you push the clip in, then a few gentle taps with the wrench, followed by pushing around the edges (the black part) with a flat-blade screwdriver gets it all the way in.
If the cartridge is aligned and seated right, the clip should slide right in. If you have to force it, the cartridge is not in right.
Make sure the clear plastic is centered in the gap where you push the clip in, then a few gentle taps with the wrench, followed by pushing around the edges (the black part) with a flat-blade screwdriver gets it all the way in.
If the cartridge is aligned and seated right, the clip should slide right in. If you have to force it, the cartridge is not in right.
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Had the same problem replacing a Moen 1200 Cartridge. The retaining clip came out no problem, however reinstalling it was a pain, no matter what the clip was not going in.
The with the new cartridge removed I turned the main water supply back on very briefly to flush anything out that might be preventing the new cartridge from being fully inserted.
Additionally, make sure the two brass tabs in the front of the cartridge are vertical not horizonal.
After these two steps the retaining clip just slid down with ease.
The with the new cartridge removed I turned the main water supply back on very briefly to flush anything out that might be preventing the new cartridge from being fully inserted.
Additionally, make sure the two brass tabs in the front of the cartridge are vertical not horizonal.
After these two steps the retaining clip just slid down with ease.
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Installing the Moen 1200 or 1225 Cartridge Tutorial | MOEN
Moen 1200 or 1225 Cartridge Replacement
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How do I install a moen retainer clip when cartridge wont go all the way in?
Still would not go in all the way, ... That did the trick. ... Remove the cartridge and lightly sand the body of the valve with fine sand paper to remove any scale build up then use a faucet grease to grease the stem reinsert and install the clip Good Luck...
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Expert Solutions for Old Style Moen Shower Cartridges and Valves | JustAnswer Plumbing
You may have to push hard on the plastic tabs with both thumbs quite firmly to get it to seat all the way down. After that, try reinserting the horseshoe clip at the top with the clip on a slight angle back.