Plumbers struggle to find compatible replacement parts for older systems
14 posts across 2 communities in the last 90 days; 93% from r/Plumbing.
“Remove the cartridge and check for any broken parts from the old cartridge that are stuck in the valve. Also, did you buy a genuine Moen cartridge or a knock off? Cuz the knock off units are crap.”
“So this piece broke, just went to home depot and they don't have that piece, does delta sell itemized parts?”
“Hoping to just replace cartridge but can’t find who the maker is anywhere. If not I’ll just replace the whole valve”
Multiple plumbers are experiencing difficulty sourcing correct replacement components, including temperature valves and caps. One plumber had trouble finding a cleanout plug with the right threading, while another couldn't identify a brand of cartridge needed for a customer’s fixture.
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“So this piece broke, just went to home depot and they don't have that piece, does delta sell itemized parts? submitted by /u/ReVo5000 [link] [comments]”
“Hoping to just replace cartridge but can’t find who the maker is anywhere. If not I’ll just replace the whole valve submitted by /u/j_burlett47 [link] [comments]”
“This valve feeds raw water to an irrigation pond at my HOA. I’m being told it needs a total replacement because nobody knows where to get replacement parts. Can anyone identify the product and point me to parts? If parts aren’t available, what is a recommended replacement? submitted by /u/RationalDB8 [link] [comments]”
“Looks like a Gerber to me. https://preview.redd.it/65w9gwtypjph1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e1780f5a5606ec0e972b1696e15529e5c5c47465”
“Moen only makes 2 different single handle shower valve cartridges. One is skinnier and you have to pull to activate then turn to adjust (the one your holding) and then another one. Much wider and you just turn it to activate and adjust. Easy to find both at any home depot or Lowes”
“I tried looking for a white Blu/Lock x 3/4" MPT fitting..nothing. Has anyone used/seen such a fitting?”
“Im trying to replace the cartridge in this older Moen single-handle shower valve. There is no access behind the wall, so I’m hoping I can just replace the cartridge rather than replace the entire valve as originally requested. Does anyone recognize this exact valve and know which cartridge I need ? Chatgpt is telling me it’s a Moen 1222 I need, but I want to make sure before I buy one. And will this simply come out with those cartridge puller tools I see in store or is there another retaining cl”
“Remove the cartridge and check for any broken parts from the old cartridge that are stuck in the valve. Also, did you buy a genuine Moen cartridge or a knock off? Cuz the knock off units are crap.”
“This attachment for my kitchen sink has a leak. Bought one off amazon, however the threaded insert part is m8 but the one I have is an M10 insert. Did some digging and all I saw were just M8 and M15 sizes. Anyone know where I could get one on submitted by /u/DaggerDickElmo [link] [comments]”
“Hello all, I have this, I believe it’s a moen. It’s about 18 years old. I need to change the cartridge. Looking around online it says moen 1222 cartridge. Is that correct? I don’t want to it apart and have the wrong part. Rather find the correct part and then take apart. Thank you in advance. submitted by /u/Zedycus [link] [comments]”
“The part you are looking for is a Woodford 50HA-BR Brass Vacuum Breaker, Anti-Siphon Double Check Brass Backflow Preventer, fit for Models 22, 27, 30, 67.”
“I have a bore pump that this came off of. What would I look up to purchase a replacement online. submitted by /u/Winter-Coyote6643 [link] [comments]”
“Anyone have any idea what temperature valve might fit? Doing my first re-model and accidentally threw out the old valve during the demo. It looks like the screws are diagonal from each other. I am not sure if the new delta valves will fit. None of the moen valves have fit. Any help would be appreciated! submitted by /u/sygon5 [link] [comments]”
“I was mowing a customer's front yard and the mower hit this cap. It measures 7 inches across but it says 6 inches on the cap, I've been told its a 6 inch cleanout pvc plug. The threads on this cap are on the inside and I couldn't find a cleanout plug with the threads on the inside. Any help would be appreciated! submitted by /u/Overall-Type1206 [link] [comments]”