Has anyone seen this shower cartridge before?

[Jeff Jot]

Hi Folks-
I'm faced with this weird shower cartridge and I'm wondering if anyone recognizes what kind it is or has any idea how to pull it out.
Luckily there are shutoff valves for the water behind it but it is extremely hard to work and needs a wrench to turn the water on and off (very hard to turn off), so my thinking its it just needs to be replaced.
I feel as if to shut the water off you need to screw it closed, but it may just be the fact that its so tight.
Also Moen sells a twist cartridge removal tool

Moen® Faucet Cartridge Removal Tool

From finishes that are guaranteed to last a lifetime to faucets that perfectly balance your water pressure, MOEN sets the standard for exceptional beauty and reliable, innovative design.

www.menards.com

Its pricy, but I'm wondering if this would work here. I don't see any label anywhere saying what company the cartridge is.
Thanks for advice!!

 

[Master Plumber Mark]

I would need to see the trim for the faucet to be sure,

but I think its a shitty Mixit valve

 

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[Bannerman]

The cartridge removal tool shown, is utilized to pull-out a stubborn, stuck-in-place cartridge after the retainer clip has been first removed.

As I cannot see any provision for a retainer clip, I suspect the chrome nut that is protruding through the tile backer board, maybe the cartridge retaining device, so you might require a deep socket wrench to remove the nut before attempting to pull the cartridge out.

 

[Master Plumber Mark]

The cartridge removal tool shown, is utilized to pull-out a stubborn, stuck-in-place cartridge after the retainer clip has been first removed.

As I cannot see any provision for a retainer clip, I suspect the chrome nut that is protruding through the tile backer board, maybe the cartridge retaining device, so you might require a deep socket wrench to remove the nut before attempting to pull the cartridge out.

That faucet puller is for a Moen faucet....
its not gonna work with a Mixit or whatever kind of junk
this faucet is

 

[Bannerman]

Searching for Mixit single handle shower control chrome retainer nut images, shows a similar style cartridge and retainer nut.

This one is listed as

BrassCraft Mfg SLD1350 D Mixet Stem​

 

[Master Plumber Mark]

Searching for Mixit single handle shower control chrome retainer nut images, shows a similar style cartridge and retainer nut.

This one is listed as

BrassCraft Mfg SLD1350 D Mixet Stem​

those things are junk and I have never been lucky with them...

normally the handle is so worn out that it will not function properly

have torn out a number of them