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  1. Astralan

    1980's Moen 1200 shower cartridge extraction issues

    There is a gasket on the spout, just doesn't show up very well in pic. The one issue I still have is the sleeve that fits over the stem. It's not secured in place and water does get in through that. Did I miss something in the install? Thanks.
  2. Astralan

    1980's Moen 1200 shower cartridge extraction issues

    When I had guests, they couldn't pull the handle it was so stubborn. I had a specific way of twisting it to get it going. All the houses were build with cheap acrylic tubs and surrounds. There are 2 burn marks on the tub floor from the previous owner who smoked. I don't know how he did that...
  3. Astralan

    1980's Moen 1200 shower cartridge extraction issues

    Yup, found it. For those that need it: I found you actually had enough room to get the cartridge loose running the washer up to the top of the valve, then yanking it out the rest of the way. Thanks Jeff! -Brian
  4. Astralan

    1980's Moen 1200 shower cartridge extraction issues

    Have an old pull to open, twist to control shower regulator that most people can't pull. I decided to do some research and from my findings it ends up being a Moen 1200 cartridge. Following some youtubes and purchasing extraction tools for this model, I was pissed to find that in the attempt to...
  5. Astralan

    Broken shower cartridge

    Doug. I used the Moen cartridge puller on a 1200, and what happened was it sheere of the top of the casing and pulled out the stem. Does the Lasco puller have the ability to extract the cartridge sleeve from the inside? Currently I have the stem held in by the little U pin. All the plumbers want...
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