| As a worldwide distributor of fixtures and faucets, | | | | eliminate all the excess water in the pipes before you |
| Moen had successfully created a brand name many | | | | have closed the valve. |
| other companies dreamed of. You might also be using | | | | 2. After that, find the star-shaped apertures in the |
| Moen products in your bathrooms already. What | | | | very bottom of your showerhead. Then, turn each |
| makes Moen shower faucets different from other | | | | of them to loosen its grip. You may use your own |
| products? Well, they had successfully perfected the | | | | hex key to simplify this work. Do the unscrewing until |
| use of cartridges in the bathroom faucets. This | | | | the base can now be wiggled out of place. If it is |
| cartridge enables the faucet to easily stop the water | | | | now loose, remove the whole base, and you should |
| flow without making leaks and to detect the | | | | see the pipe system within your wall, and with it, is |
| difference between the stainless steel pipes used for | | | | the cartridge. |
| the hot and cold water. Having this newly invented | | | | 3. In case you can see leaks from the bolts in the |
| technology proves the quality of Moen products. | | | | pipes, simply tighten the nuts using your wrench. If |
| However, this cartridge is not exempted from the | | | | the actual tubing is causing the leak, use sealants to |
| disastrous effects of wear and tear. As years pass | | | | finally close the unnecessary flows. |
| by, they can gather rust from the constant exposure | | | | 4. With an adjustable wrench, clasp the metal |
| to moisture. If that is the case in your Moen shower | | | | cartridge. Then, gradually twist it counterclockwise to |
| faucet, you may need replacement. How can you do | | | | eventually remove it from its place. |
| that? Actually, you don't have to call your plumber | | | | 5. Grip your replacement cartridge using the same |
| and spend bucks for the replacement procedure. | | | | wrench and set it in place. Twist it into the locked |
| All you have to do is to consider the following simple | | | | position, and this time, in the clockwise direction. |
| steps. Remember, though, that you might see bugs | | | | When you heard a clicking sound, the cartridge is |
| or rots in the piping as you open the base. If you | | | | now in place. |
| would choose to spray some insect killer in the walls, | | | | 6. To finish, mount the base back to its original place |
| wear safety masks to protect your lungs. | | | | and screw it securely. |
| 1. First of all, stop the flow of water by turning your | | | | You may now check if your shower faucet is in its |
| main water valve to point into the 'Off' label. You | | | | correct status. Reopen your main water valve and |
| may find this valve under the sink, with some | | | | evaluate the flow. Are there any leaks in the base? |
| polished brass pipes connected to it. If doing it | | | | Is the water freely flowing from the showerhead, or |
| manually is tedious, you may use your other simple | | | | does it seem that something is blocking its way? If |
| tools. Then, turn the shower's handle into its open | | | | everything is OK, then congratulate yourself for a |
| status and keep it this way for a while. This will | | | | successful job. |