Moen balancing spool help

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Moen balancing spool help

Author: jrscon (SC)

I removed my balancing spool and shook it. I did not hear anything.So I boiled it in hot water and vinegar and shook it again. Still nothing. Went on line and looked for a replacement and noticed my original did not have the back cap on it with the three holes. It was just missing and I assume anything inside it was missing too. How can this be? Where is it? I put a small screwdriver in the hole and felt around but nothing. I bought a replacement. Will it hurt to just put it back in. The top separated from the body when I took it out but I was able to get the body out.

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Re: Moen balancing spool help
Author: srloren (CA) If you think there are parts of the valve in your system, you should try to remove them, maybe try to blow them out with air or water
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Re: Moen balancing spool help
Author: marlinman (FL) I would guess the balance spool failed and someone removed the back cap and spool. You should have no problem installing the new one.
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