Multi-Use Faucet Repair Screw Extractor

A versatile mechanical solution for extracting damaged screws and bolts across kitchen, bathroom, and laundry plumbing fixtures. Length: 12 cm; weight: 85 g; tip diameter: 8 mm; handle width: 22 mm. Built from hardened medium-carbon steel with matte black oxide coating for durability and reduced glare during under-sink work. The reverse-thread tip (3.5 mm engagement length) is ground to match standard thread pitches used in UK domestic faucets—including ceramic disc cartridges, pop-up waste linkages, and flexible hose connectors. Unlike universal kits with mismatched tips, this extractor focuses on the most frequently failed fastener types: M4–M6 Allen screws in basin mixer spouts, 1/4" BSP retaining nuts on washing machine inlet valves, and 3/8" compression ring bolts on corner-mounted bidet sprayers. Its compact size supports both vertical and horizontal insertion paths, adapting to varied mounting orientations found in modern flat-pack furniture-integrated sinks and traditional pedestal basins alike. Developed through collaboration with UK-certified plumbing instructors, it reflects real-world failure patterns observed in Level 2 City & Guilds practical assessments—prioritising repeatability, safety, and minimal collateral damage over theoretical versatility.