What type of grease to use on Moen cartridge?
What type of grease to use on Moen cartridge?
For one-handle faucets with a 1225 cartridge, simply remove the cartridge and lubricate it both inside and out with a silicone-based grease (Moen part number 99915). Do not use plumber’s grade faucet grease, silicon sprays or any lubricant that may contain petroleum.
What is Moen PN 99915?
It is intended to be used to lubricate a MOEN cartridge, such as 1225, which has become stiff with use.
What is in silicone grease?
Silicone grease, sometimes called dielectric grease, is a waterproof grease made by combining a silicone oil with a thickener. Most commonly, the silicone oil is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and the thickener is amorphous fumed silica.
Is Danco silicone food grade grease?
Our Danco 88693, Waterproof Silicone Grease, is Food grade and food safe. Is certified NSF – 61 and ANSI certified, which means it is safe to use with water filters.
Is plumbers grease the same as silicone grease?
Plumber’s grease is waterproof and comprises of silicone oil (polydimethylsiloxane) in combination with silicone grease. It’s a dielectric grease in nature, but is relatively thicker than regular grease. It’s also referred to as faucet grease since it’s regularly used for fixing noisy faucets.
Is plumber’s grease the same as Silicone Grease?
What kind of Grease do you use on Moen faucets?
Remove the spout and lubricate the spout o-rings with silicone-based grease (Moen part number 99915). Do not use plumber’s grade faucet grease, silicon sprays or any lubricant that may contain petroleum.
How do you lubricate a Moen 1225 cartridge?
For one-handle faucets with a 1225 cartridge, simply remove the cartridge and lubricate it both inside and out with a silicone-based grease (Moen part number 99915). Do not use plumber’s grade faucet grease, silicon sprays or any lubricant that may contain petroleum.
What should I do when replacing the O-rings on my Moen spout?
Remember to clean the inside of the spout and the outside of the valve body when replacing the o-rings, as well as lubricating the o-rings with silicone-based grease (Moen part number 99915). Inspect the retainer nut on top of the spout (if applicable). Make sure it is not overly tightened.
Does Moen have a warranty on their products?
Warranty for Moen Branded Bath Accessories Limited Lifetime Warranty – If this product fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship at any time during the life of the product, Moen will replace it free of charge, postage-paid. Simply contact Moen at 1-800-BUY-MOEN for replacement information.
