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Posted: 1/7/2021 9:21:04 PM EDT

I have a tiny shower stall that looks to be leaking from the handle. It is a combined single knob that you pull out for pressure and turn for hot/cold.

I do not have access from the back, but I can cut an access panel if it is easiest to do that. What exactly do I need to buy to replace it? I would like to buy the knob, valve, cartridge etc as one kit so I know it will all work together.

Posted: 1/7/2021 9:28:07 PM EDT

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You can take it apart from front, shut water off and put new cartridge in most. Can you post a picture?sounds like moen

Posted: 1/7/2021 9:46:39 PM EDT

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You can take it apart from front, shut water off and put new cartridge in most. Can you post a picture?sounds like moen

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I think you are right. a while back I had to screw around with it and I bought this handle and escutcheon which fit.

Another problem was that the mount for the two holes that you screw the escutcheon into had rusted/broke, which is why I was planning on replacing the whole unit (unless there is an easy fix for that too)

Posted: 1/7/2021 10:32:04 PM EDT

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I think you are right. a while back I had to screw around with it and I bought this handle and escutcheon which fit.

Another problem was that the mount for the two holes that you screw the escutcheon into had rusted/broke, which is why I was planning on replacing the whole unit (unless there is an easy fix for that too)

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I'm a plumber and to me, that's not a good enough reason to change that valve out. It's a pretty decent/reliable piece. If you can't get the old screws out or chase the threads with a tap, you could always just stick the trim plate to the shower with silicone. Cut off the screws and do same with them to the trim. Or stick a piece of wood back there & use SS wood screws. I just can't justify a reason to swap that valve out unless you were doing a significant upgrade.

Posted: 1/7/2021 10:37:58 PM EDT

[#4]

Moen - imo junk valves. Definitely get the cartridge puller tool.

Moen cartridge puller

Posted: 1/7/2021 10:55:13 PM EDT

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https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-MOEN-1225-1225B-Cartridge/dp/B00APO409S

But can't id without picture

Posted: 1/7/2021 11:03:46 PM EDT

[#6]

Home Depot or Lowe’s will sell moen parts. I would just shut the water off, pull the cartridge and match it up at the store

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