Moen 1225 and 1200 Replacement Brass Cartridge
Single-handle kitchen, bath and tub/shower cartridge. Fits Moen 1200, 1225, 1225B and 1200B valve bodies.
Replaces these part numbers
| OEM part numbers | Aftermarket equivalents |
|---|---|
| Moen 1200 Moen 1225 Moen 1225B Moen 1200B | Danco MO-8 (88431E) Danco 80993TS |
Will it fit?
Fits
- Moen single-handle kitchen faucets built around the 1200/1225 cartridge
- Moen single-handle bathroom faucets built around the 1200/1225 cartridge
- Moen push/pull single-handle tub and shower valves that use the 1225
Not compatible with
- Posi-Temp pressure-balance valves (they use the 1222)
- Thermostatic valves built around the 1248
- The 1224 two-handle cartridge
- Two-handle valve bodies
Is this your part?
Pull the handle and look at the top of the valve. A 1200/1225-style cartridge sits under a horseshoe retainer clip and lifts straight up. It has a flat side that faces the front of the faucet and a stem you push and pull to turn the water on. The body measures about 3-3/4 in.
When to replace it
The spout drips after the handle is off, water seeps past the handle base, the temperature drifts hot or cold, the handle has gone stiff and gritty, or flow has dropped on one side. Those are worn cartridge seals, not a failed faucet.
Specifications
| FourHome part | 4H2615305 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 850054895080 |
| Overall length | 3-3/4 in. |
| Material | Low-lead brass shell and stem |
| O-rings | Seated at the factory |
| Certification | NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 lead-free (IAPMO R&T) |
| Pieces | 1 cartridge |
What is in the box
- 1 brass replacement cartridge with O-rings installed
- Retainer clip not included: the horseshoe clip already on your faucet is reused
How to install it
Time: 20 to 30 minutes. Tools: Hex key or screwdriver, Pliers, Cartridge puller, Silicone plumber's grease.
- Shut off the water and open the faucet to relieve pressure.
- Remove the handle.
- Lift the horseshoe retainer clip out with pliers.
- Draw the old cartridge straight up with a cartridge puller.
- Grease the new O-rings with silicone plumber's grease.
- Seat the new cartridge with the flat side facing forward. If it goes in backward, hot and cold come out reversed.
- Reinstall the retainer clip and the handle, then turn the water back on and check for leaks.
Questions
Does it come with a retainer clip?
No. The horseshoe clip already on your faucet is reused. If yours is damaged, Moen sells the 1200/1225 clip as part 96365.
Will it fit my Posi-Temp shower?
No. Moen Posi-Temp valves use the 1222 cartridge, which is a different part.
Hot and cold are reversed after I installed it. What happened?
The cartridge went in rotated. Pull the clip, turn the cartridge so the flat side faces forward, and reseat it.
Is it lead-free?
Yes. The wetted brass is certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 by IAPMO R&T.
Is there a 2-pack?
Yes. The FourHome 2-pack (Amazon ASIN B0HG3M8ZR9) holds two brass cartridges with O-rings seated. No clips ship in it; each faucet reuses its own clip.
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