Bathroom Faucet Cartridge Identification

Using a faucet cartridge identification chart.
Bathroom faucet cartridge identification. There is no such thing as a generic replacement when it comes to faucets because many if not all manufacturers vary the length of stems spline counts and cartridge shapes that makes each faucet unique. In order to determine the type of cartridge your faucet will use remove the handle. Fortunately there are several ways of identifying the faucet brands.
Single control bath shower valve identification. Shower or sink faucet. The guide below will help to identify which moen cartridge your shower uses.
Some of the most common brands include. Try cleaning the faucet off first so it s easier to spot the logo or model number. Moen offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed kitchen and bath faucets showerheads accessories bath safety products garbage disposals and kitchen sinks for residential and commercial applications each.
You can identify your faucet s brand by looking for a mark that indicates who made it. To determine a faucet brand look on the faucet for a logo or model number which might be small and hidden around the curves of the faucet or handles. If you re not quite sure we d recommend that you refer to the original documentation that came with your faucet or feel free to.
To identify the model number of your shower valve first remove the trim or handle and decorative plate t his allows you to expose the valve for proper identification. Faucets used either a 1224 or 1234 after 3 2014. It will be engraved printed or laser etched.
If your moen faucet was manufactured after 2009 and you are looking at the 1225 cartridge it is possible that you may actually have a 1255 cartridge because cartridge styles can vary by the date of manufacture. Once the trim is removed refer to the information below to identify. The model number or part number is typically preceded by p n in the image above the model number is 6227 v3 aa.