Moen 1200 One-Handle Kitchen and Bathroom Faucet Cartridge Replacement, Brass

The Amazon item that I received was exactly what I had hoped for: All-in-one Moen brand faucet, sealed in original packaging, and all-in-one Moen brand faucet, sealed in original packaging. brass. (However, I later discovered the same item at *one* of the local big-box stores. ) You can see what you're getting in big-box stores. Also, it's a little less expensive. But is it possible that it is about to be phased out there, as it has been at another major retailer? )br>The part includes a small plastic "tool" for rotating the cartridge and freeing it. With strong pliers on the knob, you may be able to pull it out. However, I believe that using one of the extraction tools available separately makes it a lot easier. (I'd saved a tool from the last time I replaced our two bath/shower cartridges in our nearly-new house, 22 years ago. ) year- faucets that have seen better days). Alternatively, you could probably make a simple tool like this: a T- handle and a longish screw that goes in the hole where the handle goes. The screw that holds everything together is removed. (BTW, kudos to Moen for continuing to support such vintage plumbing!) )br> Unlike some reviewers, I did not try to clean out the recess where the cartridge fits (note that once installed, the cartridge does not move). Even with our relatively hard water, it felt smooth enough to my finger. It went in without a hitch, just like the other two I installed recently (one for a neighbor) and the two I installed years ago. br> To keep the hot and cold directions straight, look at the orientation of the old cartridge's diagonal rubber seal (don't turn it too far while removing it!). ), and then paste it into your document. (Rather than removing and reinstalling the cartridge, it *might* be possible to reverse the hot and cold directions by simply removing the knob and rotating the inner part of the cartridge 180 degrees. ) putting everything in place But there was no need for me to do so. )br> I also replaced the brass clip that holds the cartridge in place, but I don't believe that was necessary in most cases. They aren't cheap, either. br>BTW, removing the old clip so that the old cartridge could be removed was one of the trickier steps. I needed something with a sharp but strong point to lift it out because only a small portion of the small hole in the top of the clip was exposed. It was accomplished with a sharp awl (again, the Swiss Army knife came to my rescue!). Once it was loose, I used small pliers to free it. Make sure the clip is all the way in (you'll hear it click) before reinstalling it.

Rivka HARGREAVES

| Nov 05, 2021

When buying this model, be cautious. If your faucet was made after the mid-1990s, it will leak eventually. It's designed to work with older models. Replace your old faucet with the 1225 version for a more modern look. This is not stated in Amazon's description, but it is stated on Moen's website.

Maddison Mathews

| Jun 26, 2021

I put it in a Moen Chateau 7500 sink faucet that had seen better days. It functions admirably. br>br>(Note: This is a shortened version of the original. ) I tried the Moen model 1225, which is made of plastic, the last time I needed to replace a cartridge. The old 1225 broke when I attempted to remove it, leaving the bottom rubber parts and plastic piece in the faucet. With some extended needle nose pliers, I was able to remove the rubber pieces, and with an extra wide and flat, flat tipped screwdriver, I was able to pull out the bottom plastic piece. )br>br>I believe these new all-brass versions are free of the lead issue that plagued the original all-brass versions. Most importantly, when they are pulled out for replacement, they will not break.

Guadalupe Hogan

| Jun 02, 2021

By not hiring a plumber, I was able to save hundreds of dollars. Turned off the water, removed the face plates and the old circlip, then pulled and turned the old valve with a vise grip. After 2 or 3 minutes of working it out, I rubbed the inside of the brass housing with extra fine steel wool, greased the new fitting and slid it in, replaced the old circlip [they don't provide a new circlip], tested the valve for leaks [there were none], and reinstalled all the face plates, fitting, and handle. It runs extremely well. For the same 1200 moen valve, it's less than a third of the price at Lowes and Home Depot. and for a TINY PORTION of what a plummer would charge. just wow.

Hezekiah Beasley

| Oct 23, 2021

The product appears to be in good working order, but only time will tell if it will outlast the original, which failed/leaked after 29 years. Because I'm the original owner, Moen is replacing the old ones under warranty, but they're sending the 1225B plastic version. Brass, as opposed to plastic, should last a lot longer. I'll have a backup, at the very least. I learned how to do it by watching YouTube videos and spraying the cartridge with PB Blaster before twisting it right and left until it broke loose and then slowly removing it. The inside of the water pipe, as well as the O-ring, were greased. danco waterproof grease on the new cartridge's rings.

Royal McBride

| Jun 11, 2021

Although the item fit and was the same size as the original, it was not identical to it. It was made with much less rubber and was designed in a different way. Made in a poor manner. After the installation, the handle was loose and felt cheap, and it moved around erratically. I double-checked the faucet's model number as well as the replacement part numbers. It still leaked, but it was in a different spot. I didn't return after it had been installed. $25 has been squandered. I was the one who pitched it. I went out and bought a new faucet. This is a part that I do not suggest purchasing.

Alaiya Aguilar

| Dec 22, 2021