Moen 104421 Cartridge Puller for 1200, 1222 and 1225 Single Handle Cartridges
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You are entirely correct. Use the stem screw to tighten the hex nut on the 1222 cartridge, which presses against the cartridge and the valve body at the same time. To remove the old cartridge, grasp the "T" Handle and twist and pull firmly straight outward. You'll need to use the body nut to remove a 1200 or 1225 cartridge.
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Because the 1224 is made entirely of plastic, I'm pretty sure this won't work. In fact, 1224 is not listed as a compatible cartridge in the instructions. For more information, look up "stuck 1224 cartridge" on Google. However, for a 1225 cartridge, the tool is fantastic.
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At nearly three times the price, I'd expect it to be exceptional in some way. However, this is not the case. On Monday of this week, I paid just over $10 at Lowes for the Danco version, which I used to replace the cartridges in my master bath tub and kitchen faucet. Three days later, the Moen version arrived. It is, without a doubt, the genuine MOEN product. However, a close examination revealed that there was almost no difference. So far, only the difference in the head of the bolt that screws into the cartridge has been detected. It has a round head and a slot for straight or philips screwdrivers on the Danco. It's a Hex head bolt on the MOEN version, which I could see someone preferring, but at around $20, it's a pretty pricey bolt head. I'm guessing I could get both for around $2.
When you have the right tool for the job, you can turn a frustrating experience into a quick 5-minute job. br>br>Our house was built in 1960 and contains a lot of older "stuff. " There's also an older Moen shower valve in there. I've replaced the cartridge two times since I've owned the house. 3 times. It's been a dreadful experience each time. The cartridge body became stuck to the valve body with built up lime the last time I did it (2011). crud. I tried all of the "traditional" methods to get rid of it, but none of them worked. I ended up disassembling the cartridge, leaving the brass section stuck inside the valve body, and then using an EZ-Remove to remove the brass section. Out to pry the thing open with brute force. br>br>This time, being the astute, tool-using mammal that I am, I decided to spend the money (roughly $30) on a Moen tool designed specifically for this job. What a distinction! br>br> In one minute, I was able to remove the old cartridge. It took 2 minutes to put everything back together, and it only took a few minutes. Invest the funds. br>br> STRONGLY suggested.
Please take a seat. On the 1225, a puller is used with a brass barrel. With a stuck cartridge, take your time, coax it, and plead with it a little, but don't rush it, and this tool will get you through the job. Before using the tool, make sure you've read and comprehended the instructions. The interpretation of instructions should be easy for a seasoned DIY homeowner. YES, they could make it clearer. Plastic has been used in place of brass. The cartridge that was removed had been in use in a heavily used shower stall for over 25 years. Take your time; the shower valve's stops would not budge, resulting in a complete house water shut down. There's one more thing to keep in mind. It took me around 90 minutes to finish. br>I hope this information is useful to someone who is working on this project.
P. The water in this house comes from a well that has been treated and softened.
Plumbing is one of my least favorite jobs. It's something I really dislike doing. However, I get a happy feeling when I complete a plumbing project that runs smoothly from beginning to end. This tool played an important role in that. I chose the Moen tool over a less expensive off-the-shelf alternative. ones with a name I just assumed that if I got one from the same company as the faucet I was trying to repair, I'd have fewer problems. br>br>The problem faucet was one of the tub faucets - one that dates back to the early 1980s. It was leaking all the time. Has been for a long time. It's a bathtub in the back of the house bathrppm - and is used infrequently. So, if it's out of sight, it's out of mind. I put a bucket underneath it recently to see how much water was being wasted. Yikes. So I did some research and discovered that this was something I might be able to handle on my own. br>br>Ordered a replacement core/cartridge as well as this tool. I watched a few YouTube videos before deciding to use this tool to extract this 40-year-old core. br>br> I don't think I would have been able to do it without it. br>br>Had a few issues at first, thinking the core screw was too short, and didn't realize the faucet had to be in the Open position with the core pulled out. After that, when I got to the end of the run on the turn nut, the core still wouldn't pull out. Using a pair of pliers as a sort of extension, I was able to solve the problem. The pliers' thickness didn't make a huge difference, but it was enough to get the old core loose enough for me to wiggle it out. br>br>The new core/cartridge installed without a hitch, and reassembling was a breeze. Total time spent - From beginning to end, it took about a half-hour. br>br>If every time I had a plumbing problem, it was like this - Plumbing isn't something I'd mind doing. br>br>I have two more of these types of tub/shower faucets that I plan to replace the cartridges in the near future.
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