Moen 97479 Monticello Widespread Bathroom Sink Faucet Replacement Stem Extension Kit

Just like many others my Moen cartridge nut was frozen inside the faucet body and the head stripped when trying to remove the nut because it is made of plastic. I even purchased the correct tool to remove the nut, part #179120.So I took a small wood chisel and carefully broke up the damaged plastic nut. I also pried and pulled the plastic nut away from the female threads with the small chisel. I was careful not to damage the female threads on the faucet to the best of my ability. After removing the damage nut I used a wire brush for copper fittings to clean out the threads as best as I could.OPTION #1:I have a Kingsley Moen Bathroom Faucet and was unable to find any part number for a replacement nut. So I took a chance and purchased this Moen extension. Fortunately the plastic nut fits. There are two plastic nuts in this package and I used the longer one. I then screwed down the extension nut until it firmly held the cartridge in place and my problem was solved.OPTION #2:If your threads are too damaged, then try this option. I took the smaller plastic threaded insert and cut it down the middle where I actually removed a small piece out of the plastic nut so I could screw it down over the damaged threads. Then I purchased an internal snap ring (⅞ size) and used my thin long pliers to insert the retaining ring on top of the plastic threaded nut. Finally I had to trim the Blue plastic insert in order for it not to hit the head of the retaining ring. Problem solved.ANOTHER IDEA:In lieu of using the plastic nuts in this package you could try and use a ¾ inch copper pipe and place that on top of the valve and lock it in place with the internal retaining ring.I read many other reviews with similar horror stories about the nut getting frozen where they ended up stripping the head of the nut. Some people even had to purchase a new faucet. If you take your time and are careful not to damage the metal threads, you can repair and save your expensive faucet with option #1. If the threads are damaged then try option #2. I believe mine was frozen due to my hard water condition. Somehow a little water over time must have gotten inside and the minerals froze the nut.If I had to do this again I would probably first pour vinegar inside the faucet body to help break up the hard water deposits. After letting the vinegar soak I would have tried to remove the plastic nut. I read that vinegar can break up hard water deposits. I used PB Blaster spray on the plastic nut, hoping it would break up whatever was causing the problem, but that was a complete waste of time and didn’t help in any way. In my opinion don’t waste your time with PB Blaster or WD-40 because it won’t dissolve the hard water minerals.Hope this review helps others with the same nut problem. Good luck.

Perfect for our infrequent need to check new gas piping connectio. And, to track down possible natural gas leaks in our gas fireplace, along with our outdoor grill and our HVAC system. I caven’t had this “detector” long enough to attest to its durability and useful longevity, but at first blush, it’s a very good instrument.

This set work fantastic only because of the two deeper retention rings. Had this set included the stems under the Moen 97344, this would have gotten 5 stars. I should note, this kit is for the Monticello set which is discontinued. I cannot speak for any other faucet this kit may work for.I bought this in combination with the Moen 97344 stem extension kit. The combined purchase was the ideal situation. The colored hot and cold stems are designed to restrict the flow of water. The handles would will only make a quarter-turn thereby providing less flow and water savings if you're into that, which I am - but I need the water pressure for my shower massager. The stem extensions under the 97344 will allow for a 180 degree turn and higher water flow rate. As for the flow rate, the Moen 97344 set wins!!!!The valve retention rings in THIS set (Moen 97479) are deeper and do not require the screw into the faucet housing as deep as the original retention rings in the Moen 97344 kit. It would appear these are a reinforced nylon rather than a original nylon rings. If you run into the problem with the heavily corroded threaded brass collar, you'll destroy the smaller nylon ring with the special tool - WHICH YOU DO NEED!!!! I got mine at Menards for $3.50.So, not knowing the differences between the two set due to the poor descriptions when researching them, I bought them both! I'm glad I did!!! Now I have extra retention rings for the next time. Why? Because this faucet these are for is discontinued and I don't want to go without a shower again and spend half the day running around to hardware stores and home centers that don't carry them. Thanks a lot Home Depot, Menards, and Lowes! They were all NO help on a Sunday afternoon. One of the sales people looked at me with the dumbest look on their face and said, "well, it looks like you should go look at our line of faucets and buy a new one!" I looked at him with a dirty look and said, "NO!", and walked away.And Ferguson's was closed on Sundays - which didn't help either.Do yourself a favor - BUY BOTH SETS. It's still cheaper than calling a plumber or buying an entire new faucet set! (You're welcome Amazon!)

I am no plumber, but this product was easy to install and saved me probably hundreds of dollars calling in a plumber. would definitely recommend for ease of use, quality, and price

This worked perfect. Just what I needed to complete the replacement of my Moen faucet cartridges.

Perfect fit, not much else to say. Exactly as needed. See lots of reviews that talk about the plastic ring, you'll only use that if you change the cartridge..whole nother ballgame if your doing that. That is not easy to do unless your patient and have done it before. But handle item is excellent.

As advertised works great

Came with one piece broke. But had to use other one immediately so could not return

Easy to use for replacement parts

Me llegó bien y es de buena calidad

Wasn't the right one . Waste of money not happy