“Packaging looks legit. Cartridge looks identical to a Moen one previously bought by Moen. It fit but I had to file the end of the cartridge a bit to get it to go in all the way.”
“Good replacement. Was easy to install...also, the one I received which looks like OEM packaging came with a small tube/pouch of lubricant to coat the rubber portions prior to install (so you don't need to buy separate lubricant for installation).Removing the old one was a bit difficult...after removing the retainer clip, just take your time and gently wiggle the stem pulling towards you...it took several minutes, but it did slowly work (I wouldn't be surprised if there is a specific tool to remove it, but I just worked with a pair of channel-lock/slip joint pliers and it worked for me).The replacement works better than the original...very easy/smooth when turning the handle (my guess is they didn't apply any lubricant in the factory).”
“The Moen cartridge is easy to install given the instructions included. Turning the shower on and adjusting the temp is so easy and fluid. When in the off position, the water no longer drips!”
“The cartridge is a new model of the same Moen 1222 cartridge from ~2000 through ~2015, and is a perfect replacement.The installation "feel" for this new model cartridge is a bit different from the old model, as follows:The old cartridge was positioned within the holding cylinder with 2 o-rings: one at back, one at front.This new-model cartridge does not have the back o-ring; the positioning function is taken up by the 2 gaskets around the water inflow openings. This means that the gaskets around the water inflow openings are compressed tighter against the cylinder walls.Therefore, when installing the cartridge into the cylinder, more force is needed to overcome the friction of the water-inflow gaskets with the cylinder walls. This force can be minimized by generously lubricating these gaskets - and the cartridge slides into the cylinder easily. [However, without sufficient lubrication, it can be very difficult to slide the cartridge in, and the friction could damage the water-inflow gaskets.]”
“The important thing is the cartridge works, followed the Moen video instructions. However the grease packet leaked within the (completely sealed) plastic packaging so there wasn't enough grease to properly grease the sides of the cartridge so it wouldn't insert all the way. Luckily I had some white grease and that worked like a charm.”
