hansgroheM3/M2 Single-Hole Faucet Cartridge 2-inch Spare Part in 92730000

First, I bought this cartridge because, after 9 years of use (installed in 2012), the faucet handle had become stiff. Used to rotate easily and the water turn on easily. Over the course of the last couple of weeks it had become increasingly difficult. (Kudos to the Amazon Q&A for this cartridge which said it cured this issue, which, indeed it did.)Second, I got to this cartridge through the Hansgrohe spare parts web site, although I must say it is a bit difficult to navigate and be assured this cartridge will fit an old fixture. It would seem, however, that this cartridge is a somewhat universal one which fits MANY Hansgrohe products.Third, the installation. Have attached a picture of what my faucet looks like for reference. It took me, probably, a half hour to install. It should have taken under 10 minutes. The directions are like Ikea directions. Pictures, no words. Except the pictures are only marginally helpful.1) With the handle straight up (like is shown in the picture) mine had a small rubber plug in the base right next to the handle. Pull it out. If it falls in, not to worry as it can be retrieved as soon as the handle is off.2) If you get a flashlight and peer into the hole with the handle rotated out just a bit, you'll see a hex recess for an Allen wrench. Contrary to what I thought I saw when I ordered, one is not included. However, from putting together a number of pieces of Ikea furniture and other "some assembly required" items, I've accumulated a wide variety of these wrenches. One fit just fine. Because of the way the handle is attached, the screw only needs to be loosened a full turn, maybe two. Pull the Allen wrench out & the handle comes off easily.3) Next to be removed is a beauty ring. The directions indicate it unscrews. Nope. Press fit. There is a large "O" ring underneath this ring and, pretty much, just put a little off-center pressure on it (or grab it with one of those tacky unscrew jar lids pieces of rubber) and it will pop right off. (this is where I find the directions VERY misleading)4) At this point, make sure the water is off. Once the beauty ring is off, there is a large threaded nut. If you have a humongous box/open wrench use it. Most homeowners do not. A pair of water-pump pliers (angle head slip joint pliers) easily do the job. (A regular pair of pliers will not open far enough for this nut.)5) Once the nut is off, just pull the cartridge out.6) Be sure to peer inside the hole where the cartridge came from and remove the fancy green washer which is probably stuck to the faucet body and did not come out with the cartridge. Just reach in and peel off with a finger.7) Take note of the balking feature of the cartridge -two small cylindrical protrusions/pegs on the bottom of the cartridge. There are holes in the faucet body for these to fit into. They locate the cartridge in the proper orientation.8) Put the cartridge in the faucet body. It will "seat" when the pegs are in their respective holes. The hex head retaining screw should be facing roughly toward you.9) Hold the cartridge in place and screw in that big nut. Make sure the cartridge is properly aligned before trying to tighten down the nut. You'll feel it drop into place when in the proper spot.10) Tighten the nut firmly but don't over do.11) Pop the beauty ring back on.12) Slide the handle on & tighten the retaining screw with the Allen wrench.13) Insert the little rubber plug & turn the water back on.Despite what the product write-up says about a licensed plumber, absolutely not necessary. Only reason a plumber would be needed is if you break off the water turn off valve. I spent the majority of the timea) finding the right size Allen wrench and mistakenly thinking the retaining screw is a normal set screw.b) trying to unscrew the beauty ring rather than just popping it off.c) scratching my head over the directions and doing what they say, visiting pro.hansgrohe-USA.com, which is an absolute waste of time as putting in the cartridge part number brings up everything but.This is an expensive spare part but, considering it is the heart of a very expensive faucet, replacing it saved replacing the faucet which would have taken far more time and aggravation was worth the $40. And Amazon got it here in 2 days.

This is so easy to install it was literally 10 minutes. Functions as it should!

I have an early 2000’s Stratos bathroom faucet. I looked up the part online for my model number and it called for an M2 cartridge. I thought it was the wrong cartridge when I received because the M2 comes with male alignment pins and mine had female alignment pins.I called Hansgohe support and they indicated that there was a clip in the M2 that can be removed so it would be compatible with the female guides that my faucet has. I removed the plastic clip and it fit perfectly and was easy to install. The drip is gone!

This seems to be a quality product, but he price is outlandish. Way too expensive.This was used to resolve a leaky one that was in my kitchen faucet for a few years.

Although it is an expensive part, it is after all, to the original. It was quite easy to take off the old one after watching a YouTube video. It fits well and does not leak.However, I really did NOT need the part. I bought it because the water had almost no pressure, so I went ahead and replaced it. Needless to say, it did not fix my problem; the low pressure was caused by a very dirty faucet strainer, which I cleaned and the pressure skyrocket

Ordered for my Hans Grohe Talis C kitchen faucet from 2013. Handle was very hard to turn, open/close. After watching a YouTube video by a HG tech, it took about 10 minutes to install. Even a woman can do it. You just need a 4 mm Allen wrench and a large Crescent wrench and nerve - you can do it. Don't spend hundreds on a new faucet, just replace the bad part.

Faucet dripping and this has solved the issue. Likely just the gasket at the back of the cartridge but don’t think those are available separately. Original lasted 18 years so time for a new one.

Super easy to install and a perfect fit for my kitchen faucet. As has been mentioned by other reviewers, the replacement cartridge is somewhat smaller (skinnier) than the original. After a few weeks of use with the new cartridge there have been no leaks or annoying drip-drops. For instructions on how to install, discard the included instructions and search YouTube for the official installation video. I know there are a ton of different hansgrohe faucets out there, but I'm including a picture of mine just in case anyone has a similar faucet and is questioning whether the cartridge will fit