What does a Moen balancing spool do?
Product Description. The Moen Balancing Spool is a genuine Moen replacement part for Moentrol One-Handle tub and shower faucets. This chrome replacement Balancing Spool allows users to replace a faulty balancing spool that may be preventing their tub or shower faucet from maintaining comfortable water temperature.
How does a pressure balancing spool work?
The balancing spool in the shower faucet manages the hot-to-cold water ratio, and allocates hot and cold water to each side of the piping system when pressure fluctuates. As a result, you avoid getting hit with freezing or scalding hot water whenever another supply line is in use.
How does the Moen 1423 balancing spool work?
Moen 1423 Balancing Spool for Tub and Shower Faucets. Tub and shower faucets featuring the Moentrol valve system allow you to adjust both water volume and temperature using a single lever. The Moentrol valve also works to maintain water temperature–even when other water sources in your house are in use.
What’s the best way to remove a balancing spool?
To remove the balancing spool (#4), use a large flathead screwdriver to unthread the balancing spool (#4) from the valve body (#5). This will require about six full rotations before you can pull the balancing spool (#4) from the valve body (#5) (See Figure A).
Can you replace a balancing spool in a shower?
This chrome replacement Balancing Spool allows users to replace a faulty balancing spool that may be preventing their tub or shower faucet from maintaining comfortable water temperature.
What’s the best way to clean a balance valve?
This will require about six full rotations before you can pull the balancing spool (#4) from the valve body (#5) (See Figure A). 1. Using a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water, swish the balancing spool around in the solution and allow it soak for 5-7 minutes. Use a tooth brush to clean the outside of the balancing spool.
How to clean a 1423 balancing spool Moen valve?
1. Slide the balancing spool back (#4) into the valve body (#5), using the Flathead screwdriver, screw it back down into the valve body. 2. Reverse Steps 1& 2 above.
To remove the balancing spool (#4), use a large flathead screwdriver to unthread the balancing spool (#4) from the valve body (#5). This will require about six full rotations before you can pull the balancing spool (#4) from the valve body (#5) (See Figure A).
This will require about six full rotations before you can pull the balancing spool (#4) from the valve body (#5) (See Figure A). 1. Using a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water, swish the balancing spool around in the solution and allow it soak for 5-7 minutes. Use a tooth brush to clean the outside of the balancing spool.
