Faucet Cartridges: Bathroom

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This guide will help you identify which cartridge any Moen one or two handle bathroom faucet uses by handle operation and visual identification.

Preparation:

The water supply shut off valves must be turned off- see article How To Turn Off The Water Supply To The Faucet.

The chart below gives details to help identify which cartridge your faucet uses. If the installation year for the faucet is unknown, it may be necessary to remove the handle before you begin. For additional details on removing the handle, visit solutions.moen.com and select the type of faucet you are working on. The faucet guide will contain specific information on handle assemblies associated with that style of product.

For Information on How to Disassemble Your Handle Click Faucet Style:

Single Handle 4" Centerset Knob	Single Handle 4" Centerset Lever (Includes Sidemount Handle)	Two Handle 4" Centerset: Knob	Two Handle 4" Centerset: Lever
Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread	Two Handle 8" Wide Spread: Lever	Two Handle 8" Wide Spread: Knob

Cartridges for Single Handle Faucets:

Details:		Handle Rotation:	Handle Screw Location:
Cartridge: 1225 (2 variations) Cartridge Retainer: U-Shaped Copper Clip Introduced: 1981 Installation: Video Instructions Written Instruction	2 Variations	360 Degree-4400 Series, 4500 Series 180 Degree-Top mount handle	Under a cap on top of the handle Behind a plug button in front of the handle
Cartridge: 1255, 160657, 150257 Moen's Duralast cartridge (Fig. 1) is packaged under three different service kit numbers. Each service kit includes a different style of the cartridge retainer nut. When repairing the faucet, the cartridge retainer nut must be replaced. The cartridge retainer nuts are not interchangeable. You must identify the correct service kit. Cartridge Retainer: Retainer Nut (variety) 1255, 160657, 150257: The three cartridge retainer nuts are visually different and use a variety of materials, click here to view each version of the cartridge retainer nut. Introduced: After 2009. (Dates vary by product category) Installation: Video Instructions Written Instruction: Cartridge: 1225 Written Instruction: Cartridge: 160657	Fig. 1	110 Degree-Top mount handle 100 Degree-Sidemount handle	Top Mount: Under a cap on top of the handle Behind a plug button in front or back of the handle Sidemount: In a small hole on the bottom of the handle
Cartridge: 202233, 212555 The 202233 and 212555 cartridge service kits are not interchangeable. To order the correct service kit review Cartridge Nut information below. Cartridge Stem: White Cartridge: Black Bottom of Cartridge: Gray Cartridge Nut: Hexagonal, Non-Metallic Black Nut The 202233 and 212555 use Cartridge Nuts that appear similar but are not interchangeable. To identify your version you will need to be able to view the upper hexagonal area of the Cartridge Nut. A component number will be located (in very small font) on the rim above the hexagonal protrusion. To view the Cartridge Nut you will need to remove your handle. Please see instructions for handle removal. 202233: Component number 1000149 (A) 212555: Component number 200485 (A) Cartridge Nut Removal: Installation tool 118305 or 7/8" socket The 202233 and 212555 cartridges were introduced in: 202233- 2021 212555- 2023 Installation: Written Instruction		100 Degree-Top mount handle lever	In a small hole in the back of the handle
Cartridge: 1269 Cartridge Stem: Natural Cartridge: Black Bottom of Cartridge: White Cartridge Retainer: Hexagonal, Non-Metallic Black Nut Cartridge Nut Removal: Installation tool 228305 (included with the cartridge) or 25 mm socket Introduced: 2025 Installation:		100 Degree-Top mount handle lever	Behind a plug button in the back of the handle

Cartridges for Two Handle Faucets:

Details:		Handle Rotation:	Handle Screw Location:
Cartridge: 1224 Cartridge Retainer: Nut Based on the type of faucet: Two Handle 4" Centerset and Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread: Cartridge Nut, click here to view. Two Handle 8" Widespread (Prior to 2000): Embedded Cartridge Nut, click here to view Two Handle 8" Widespread (After 2000): Embedded Cartridge Nut, click here to view. Introduced: Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread: 1993 Two Handle 4" Centerset: In 2015, Moen began using both the 1224 and 1234 cartridges in their Two Handle 4" Centersets. These cartridges are not interchangeable. Visual identification is required. For additional information, see articles: Two Handle 4" Centerset Knob: Flat Cap (Prior to 2017) Two Handle 4" Centerset Knob: Flat Cap (After 2017) Two Handle 4" Centerset Lever: Cap Style Two Handle 4" Centerset Lever: Hex Screw Two Handle 4" Centerset Lever: Threaded Hub Cartridge Replacement-1224 or 1234 Cartridge? Two Handle 8" Widespread Valves: Prior to 2014 Installation: Video Instructions Written Instruction: Two Handle 4" Centerset Written Instruction: Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread Written Instruction Two Handle 8" Wide Spread Valves (Prior to 2000) Written Instruction: Two Handle 8" Wide Spread Valves (2000-2014)		90 Degree-Lever handles 180 Degree-Knob handles	Under a cap on top of the handle Behind a plug button on the side of the handle No screw: Base of handle unthreads
Cartridge: 1234 Cartridge Retainer: Nut Based on the type of faucet: Two Handle 4" Centerset: Cartridge Nut, click here to view. Two Handle 8" Widespread: Embedded Cartridge Nut, click here to view. Introduced: Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread: Not used in this type of faucet. Please see 1224. Two Handle 4" Centerset: In 2015, Moen began using both the 1234 and 1224 cartridges in their Two Handle 4" Centersets.These cartridges are not interchangeable. Visual identification is required. For additional information, see articles: Two Handle 4" Centerset Knob: Flat Cap (Prior to 2017) Two Handle 4" Centerset Knob: Flat Cap (After 2017) Two Handle 4" Centerset Lever: Cap Style Two Handle 4" Centerset Lever: Hex Screw Two Handle 4" Centerset Lever: Threaded Hub Cartridge Replacement-1224 or 1234 Cartridge? Two Handle 8" Widespread Valves: 2014 Installation: Written Instruction: Two Handle 4" Centerset Written Instruction: Two Handle 8" Wide Spread Valve (After Dec 2014)		90 Degree-Lever handles 180 Degree-Knob handles	Behind a plug button on the side of the handle No screw: Base of handle unthreads

Details:

Handle Rotation:

Handle Screw Location:

Cartridge: 1224

Cartridge Retainer: Nut

Based on the type of faucet:

Two Handle 4" Centerset and Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread: Cartridge Nut, click here to view.
Two Handle 8" Widespread (Prior to 2000): Embedded Cartridge Nut, click here to view
Two Handle 8" Widespread (After 2000): Embedded Cartridge Nut, click here to view.

Introduced:

Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread: 1993
Two Handle 4" Centerset: In 2015, Moen began using both the 1224 and 1234 cartridges in their Two Handle 4" Centersets. These cartridges are not interchangeable. Visual identification is required. For additional information, see articles:
Two Handle 8" Widespread Valves: Prior to 2014

Installation:

90 Degree-Lever handles
180 Degree-Knob handles

Under a cap on top of the handle
Behind a plug button on the side of the handle
No screw: Base of handle unthreads

Cartridge: 1234

Cartridge Retainer: Nut

Based on the type of faucet:

Two Handle 4" Centerset: Cartridge Nut, click here to view.
Two Handle 8" Widespread: Embedded Cartridge Nut, click here to view.

Introduced:

Two Handle 4" Mini Wide Spread: Not used in this type of faucet. Please see 1224.
Two Handle 4" Centerset: In 2015, Moen began using both the 1234 and 1224 cartridges in their Two Handle 4" Centersets.These cartridges are not interchangeable. Visual identification is required. For additional information, see articles:
Two Handle 8" Widespread Valves: 2014

Installation:

90 Degree-Lever handles
180 Degree-Knob handles

Behind a plug button on the side of the handle
No screw: Base of handle unthreads

Moen has used different cartridges over the years. If you are unsure of what faucet you have please click Identify My Product.

For warranty information, see article How to Identify if My Product is Warrantied.

For a warranty replacement cartridge, contact Moen at 1-800-BUY-MOEN. Cartridges can be purchased directly through your local hardware store.

For additional information on Moen products visit solutions.moen.com and select the type of product you are repairing. The guide will contain repair details, troubleshooting and specific information on assembling handles associated with that style of product.

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