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Faucet Angle Valve Wire Extractor — Broken Head Screw Remover for Water Pipe & Kitchen Faucet

A specialised reverse-thread wire extractor tool designed to remove broken, stripped, or seized screw heads from faucet angle valves, water pipe fittings, and kitchen faucet assemblies. The reverse-thread (left-hand thread) design bites into the broken fastener as the extractor is turned counter-clockwise, gripping and withdrawing the damaged screw without damaging the surrounding fitting or pipe thread. Essential for plumbing repair, bathroom renovation, and kitchen faucet replacement where conventional tools cannot grip a damaged fastener head.

Key Features

• Reverse Thread (Left-Hand) Design: Counter-clockwise rotation drives the extractor into the broken screw, providing increasing grip as removal torque is applied
• Hardened Steel Construction: Heat-treated alloy steel for durability against the torque required to extract seized fasteners
• Anti-Rust Coating: Corrosion-resistant finish suitable for wet plumbing environments
• Compact Profile: Designed to access recessed screw positions in angle valve bodies and faucet cartridge housings
• Universal Compatibility: Suitable for standard angle valve screws, water pipe union nuts, and kitchen faucet mounting hardware

Typical Applications

• Angle Valve Repair: Remove broken or stripped screws from bathroom and kitchen angle stop valves (quarter-turn ball valves) without replacing the entire valve body
• Kitchen Faucet Replacement: Extract seized mounting screws from under-sink faucet assemblies during faucet replacement or cartridge service
• Water Pipe Fitting Repair: Remove broken fasteners from compression fittings, union connectors, and pipe clamps in domestic water supply systems
• Bathroom Renovation: Disassemble corroded or over-tightened faucet and valve hardware during bathroom refurbishment without damaging the surrounding tile or fitting
• Emergency Plumbing Repair: Quickly remove a broken screw that is preventing valve closure or causing a water leak

How to Use

• Select the correct extractor size for the broken screw diameter
• Use a centre punch to create a starting point in the centre of the broken screw head
• Drill a pilot hole into the broken screw using a left-hand drill bit (if the screw head is fully sheared)
• Insert the extractor into the pilot hole and apply counter-clockwise (left-hand) rotation with a tap wrench or adjustable wrench
• Increase torque gradually — the reverse thread will grip and withdraw the broken fastener

FAQ

Q: Will this extractor work on plastic faucet screws?
A: This extractor is designed for metal fasteners (brass, steel, zinc alloy). Plastic screws are too soft for reverse-thread extraction — use a rubber band or adhesive method for plastic fastener removal instead.

Q: Do I need to drill a hole before using the extractor?
A: If the screw head is partially intact, the extractor can engage directly. If the head is fully sheared flush with the surface, drill a pilot hole (2–3mm) into the centre of the broken shank before inserting the extractor.

Package Contents

• 1 × Faucet angle valve wire extractor (broken screw remover)

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