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

Easy to install and works very smooth.

Just what I needed!

Easily installed, follow the instructions about using the cartridge removal tool (included) this help if you have to pull the old cartridge out by vice-grips. The one I was replacing had the screw for the acrylic handle broken off inside, I could not using the MOEN cartridge removal tool, due to this. Placing the removal tool on and using a 16mm ratchet wrench aided in loosening the leaking cartridge.

Contacted David Powers Limited questioning the quality of the Moed 1200 replacement cartridge. Sara from David Powers Limited responded, All items are purchased in bulk directly from the manufacturer, without retail blister packaging. This is the reason for the tremendously low price and free shipping. I am not sure if the quality of bulk product is different from packaged product, so I cannot speak to that, unfortunately. However, the price of $17.97 is not low. You can purchase a genuine Moen 1200 all brass cartridge on eBay for $14.97 with free shipping. I attempted to install this replacement cartridge and found it had two issues. It was slightly longer so the retainer clip used to retain the cartridge would not fit without forcing it through the slots. In addition, the orifices of the valve are small and only allow a reduced flow of water as compared to the OEM valve. Caution ! ! ! ! Go with the genuine Moen 1200 valve. Its a perfect fit and youll get it at a cheaper price. If it doesnt have Moen stamped on the brass part of the cartridge then its not a Moen cartridge.

My Moen 1200 shower control valve started leaking after twenty-one years in use. After trying to locate a replacement cartridge locally failed I found the original item on Amazon and purchased it. The item arrived in good condition and on time. I replaced the old cartridge with the new one without problems and it works like a charm. I am thankful that I was able to source the part through Amazon since the alternative was to change out the entire shower valve at great cost and inconvenience. The project was a DIY. The only reason that I did not give a rating of five stars is because the replacement cartridge did not include the retainer clip. Fortunately for me the old retainer clip was not damaged when I removed the worn out cartridge.

This item I bought is listed on Amazon as Moen 1200 One-Handle Kitchen and Bathroom Faucet Cartridge Replacement, Brass. The part is indeed brass, is properly stamped MOEN, and came in original, sealed Moen packaging.

Moen original equipment, and the best.

Fit perfect and was very easy to install

The name brand replacement cartridges are the only way to go for quality. This was exactly what I ordered, but my old cartridge was frozen in the valve, so I ended up putting in an entire new valve assembly. Had the old valve come out, this would have been an inexpensive and easy repair.

So far so good, smooth as butter