“I bought the recommended extractor to pull the core. After watching some of the YouTube videos. the extra cost for the extractor was well worth the cost. The old core was at a point of barely turning to control water flow. Extracting the old core I found the rubber O Ring broken which made the extraction difficult, Installing the new core unit with LOTS of the grease provided the new core slid right in on the second attempt. I cannot emphasize enough the use of grease liberally.”
“I've replaced like 3 of these in the last 5 years (only have two bathrooms) and I realized I've never used the grease it comes with until this last time. I think I may have been the problem all along. I think these things are horribly overpriced, but I've had no luck with off brands.”
“Works like a charm; lubed, it glides through the range of water mixes.But the customer support ruined the favorable impression. I called with a question. Was assigned a time for a callback, and it never happened. Who likes to waste time, be ignored?”
“I bought this on plumbingsupplyandmore, since it was a few dollars less than plumbingsupplyandmore. Shipping was prompt. Bought both the 1222 cartridge and the appropriate Moen cartridge puller (also on plumbingsupplyandmore). Appeared to be OEM, though the quality didn't seem to be the same as other cartridges that I've used in the past. Instructions are sketchy. Refer to You Tube for help, and I suggest watching a few different installation videos. It is important to note, that the current version of the cartridge suggests that after installing the cartridge, turn the stem locator notch so that it faces down (so that it will be in the off position).Also, as an FYI: the Moen 1222 and the 1222B are the same cartridge. Don't know why the same cartridge is marketed under different model numbers. (The "B" in 1222B supposedly stands for bulk). The 1222B is sold for a few dollars cheaper.”
