so tricky!

Thanks!!

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Thanks for the comment! Hopefully the project went ok!

I noticed the same thing. Fortunately, I could pull my cartridge out easily by just pulling on the tool. My faucet was less than a year old so it came out easily. It looks like this particular removal tool is for the cartridge without the tabs, as shown in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o62Rmq56vde4mnU.html.

Wish I'd read your comment before. I thought about dremeling off those tabs but didn't and broke the old cartridge. It took about a half hour to chisel it out of the calcium which had essentially welded it in place. I cleaned the inside with steel wool until shiny, lubed and installed the new cartridge, and the shower is now drip free.

@@easterlakeme too😢 now im fighting the cartridge piece by piece

This is correct. The idea behind the puller is that it braces itself to the brass valve - it can’t do that if the cartridge tabs are in the way. When it’s braced against the brass, using the channel locks to twist it will then extract the cartridge. What the guy in this video did is just used it as a means of “grabbing” the cartridge - which is ok if it’s reasonably loose - but cartridges can get really stuck in there. I would add though that it’s still possible to break the cartridge even without the tabs being in the way. I broke mine. Called two plumbers who never responded so I ended up chipping it out with a hammer and a 1/4” chisel. Took about 10-15 minutes. Once I got past the rubber side seals I was able to pull it out with a needle nose pliers. If you break it I wouldn’t call a plumber - they don’t have any magic way of getting it out. They’ll either chip it out or tell you the valve needs replaced and that will be at least $350. Just take your time and be as careful as possible to not gouge the brass - if you gouge it you will need a new valve and that will be expensive. It can be chiseled out - but just know there is risk involved.

It worked on my 1222 perfectly 😊

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Thank you! They are so difficult sometimes!

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@dafaqis-is Thanks so much for your suggestion. We are always looking for better ways to do things. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m glad things finally worked out. Good luck with your next DIY project and hopefully subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

@@BigAl-1done.

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The pulley sucks

@@Zombieland318 Just curious to know what is you will us to remove the cartridge if you can’t get the pulley to work. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next project and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

@ m h. How did your replacements work out? Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

Thanks for the question. We replaced it because our faucet was leaking. I would imagine that your problem could also be associated with the cartridge but I’m not 100% sure. Please let us know what you find out and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

@@BigAl-1 I decided to leave as is. I think o was perhaps being overly cautious. My first bathroom remodel. Once I put on the cover and a shower head the different pressure noises seem not so concerning.

@@davidrogers7137 Thanks so much for the update! That is probably a good decision. Sometimes replacing the valve can be very difficult. Best of luck with your next DIY project.

Anthony, that is a great question. My guess is that the new cartridge is faulty. Maybe exchange the product and see if it will work. Please give us an update and let us know how you solved the problem. Good luck!

@@BigAl-1 thanks for your response. It was in fact the cartridge. I had Moen replace it for me, sent me a 1222b cartridge (same thing as 1222). Before putting in the new cartridge again I made sure to gently clean brush the inside of the valve with a toothbrush and vinegar, then flushed it out with water. I think it definitely was a bad cartridge. All good now!

Thanks for the update. I’m glad you figured it out.

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He is left handed so it makes it tricky for him

I noticed that also. My Dad was a stickler about that. I personally would use a crescent adjustable wrench

I’m sorry things did not turn out the way you wanted. Thanks for sharing and best of luck with your next DIY project.

I agree, the puller tool could've been better designed. I ended up making my own puller tool using a metal pipe large enough for the cartridge to fit into, a long bolt with same thread that fit into the screw hole with an open ended nut and washer. Metal pipe should be large enough to fit over the cartridge but smaller than the valve. So, you put the metal pipe over the cartridge then cover with washer. Thread in the open ended nut on to the bolt all the way then insert into washer hole. Screw into the cartridge metal piece all the way then start undoing the nut so it goes towards the washer. As you turn the nut, it will slowly pull the cartridge into the metal pipe. So make sure the metal pipe is long enough to fit the entire cartridge in there. But usually, you only need to pull the cartridge half way out to start pulling by hand. Works well if you have a very stubbornly stuck cartridge and it avoids putting stress on your plumbing pipe/fixture.

@@pavelbuchnevich1229 that’s good idea, I will try next time

it worked for us as you can see in the video, it fit into the threading fine

I've seen another guy demonstrating one he made like your talking about that has two parts that used for a 1225 and posi-temp.goes inside of tool about 160.00 .but if it pulls out the center of cart. You still have to cut it out😮

@@pavelbuchnevich1229 Thanks for sharing, but I would need a visual to make the tool you are describing.

Catfood, Thanks so much for your suggestion. I’m sorry it did not work out well for you. Please give us an update. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

@@BigAl-1 learned it the hard way. Only fix for me is to cut out a hole in the wall and replace the valve.

@@catfood9707 I’m so sorry. Best of luck with your repair.

What makes you say that? It is sold by Moen and states that cartridge on the puller listing: "Moen 104421 Cartridge Puller for 1200, 1222 and 1225 Single Handle Cartridges, Plumbing Tool for replacing Sink Faucet Cartridge" Moen website: Moen Cartridge Puller For 1200, 1222 And 1225 Single-Handle Cartridges. www.moen.com/products/Moen/Moen-Cartridge-Puller-for-1200-1222-and-1225-Single-Handle-Cartridges/104421

Juan I’m sorry it did not work out for you. Thanks so much for your comment. Best of luck with your next DIY project and hopefully you will subscribe to Big Al Repairs.