Screw help needed please

Daisy_84

I’ve been trying to remove a stuck screw which has kind of disintergrated in the process. Picture attached. Please help. What can I do. All the screw drivers I have haven’t helped and have kind of destroyed it. I need to change the washer.

TELLIT01

Something like this might do the job  https://www.screwfix.com/p/screw-bolt-extractor-set-2-pieces/2951v

Daisy_84

TELLIT01 said:

Something like this might do the job  https://www.screwfix.com/p/screw-bolt-extractor-set-2-pieces/2951v

Thank you. Will get it tomorrow

jimpwarsop

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324295471180?hash=item4b8184304c:g:gy4AAOSwWgdiXn74&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4K6kp3fY7M8z/yNKBpN+jk+CNyIAfMyxHKc1CZDgFcq5Rtups5I4mmPSZNYNlzv5MFVClQq826VxbWP3LNTSMpun/xnX21M2OsjBYgFT4/3RKf4x3s8Os7QtNUVNsJWmzvb27C8sezkKFiwr5yNPkHmJ1HtXSzYRHBWbCBHbX37kUxUIc/mfa3z9ghGCsENA8gevrwTWpT25qZsVdNoQTaTIeWtorOR1J/VXDhTn4/7Wnq7P1mCgTedtxPssM/bBkZCv/FjIAZEzKcs5AZMLBGevIGHgLUySpYJwTGd9mQEO|tkp:Bk9SR-jc-8PgYA

grumbler

If this doesn't help you can use a drill bit to remove the screw head completely

FreeBear

jimpwarsop said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324295471180?hash=item4b8184304c:g:gy4AAOSwWgdiXn74&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4K6kp3fY7M8z/yNKBpN+jk+CNyIAfMyxHKc1CZDgFcq5Rtups5I4mmPSZNYNlzv5MFVClQq826VxbWP3LNTSMpun/xnX21M2OsjBYgFT4/3RKf4x3s8Os7QtNUVNsJWmzvb27C8sezkKFiwr5yNPkHmJ1HtXSzYRHBWbCBHbX37kUxUIc/mfa3z9ghGCsENA8gevrwTWpT25qZsVdNoQTaTIeWtorOR1J/VXDhTn4/7Wnq7P1mCgTedtxPssM/bBkZCv/FjIAZEzKcs5AZMLBGevIGHgLUySpYJwTGd9mQEO|tkp:Bk9SR-jc-8PgYA

Horrible nasty, spawn of Satan things.... When you break one trying to remove a seized/broken bolt (which you will do), spark erosion is the only to get the darned thing out.

DanDare999

FreeBear said:

jimpwarsop said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324295471180?hash=item4b8184304c:g:gy4AAOSwWgdiXn74&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4K6kp3fY7M8z/yNKBpN+jk+CNyIAfMyxHKc1CZDgFcq5Rtups5I4mmPSZNYNlzv5MFVClQq826VxbWP3LNTSMpun/xnX21M2OsjBYgFT4/3RKf4x3s8Os7QtNUVNsJWmzvb27C8sezkKFiwr5yNPkHmJ1HtXSzYRHBWbCBHbX37kUxUIc/mfa3z9ghGCsENA8gevrwTWpT25qZsVdNoQTaTIeWtorOR1J/VXDhTn4/7Wnq7P1mCgTedtxPssM/bBkZCv/FjIAZEzKcs5AZMLBGevIGHgLUySpYJwTGd9mQEO|tkp:Bk9SR-jc-8PgYA

Horrible nasty, spawn of Satan things.... When you break one trying to remove a seized/broken bolt (which you will do), spark erosion is the only to get the darned thing out.

The eBay ones or extractors in general? 

Ive had one from Aldi, Axminster and trend, yet to break one.

grumbler

DanDare999 said:

FreeBear said:

jimpwarsop said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324295471180?hash=item4b8184304c:g:gy4AAOSwWgdiXn74&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4K6kp3fY7M8z/yNKBpN+jk+CNyIAfMyxHKc1CZDgFcq5Rtups5I4mmPSZNYNlzv5MFVClQq826VxbWP3LNTSMpun/xnX21M2OsjBYgFT4/3RKf4x3s8Os7QtNUVNsJWmzvb27C8sezkKFiwr5yNPkHmJ1HtXSzYRHBWbCBHbX37kUxUIc/mfa3z9ghGCsENA8gevrwTWpT25qZsVdNoQTaTIeWtorOR1J/VXDhTn4/7Wnq7P1mCgTedtxPssM/bBkZCv/FjIAZEzKcs5AZMLBGevIGHgLUySpYJwTGd9mQEO|tkp:Bk9SR-jc-8PgYA

Horrible nasty, spawn of Satan things.... When you break one trying to remove a seized/broken bolt (which you will do), spark erosion is the only to get the darned thing out.

The eBay ones or extractors in general? 

I think those from SF are impossible to break with a part remaining in the screw head, but I don't have any experience with them.

Ive had one from Aldi, Axminster and trend, yet to break one.

As they say, there's a first time for everything.

BTW, why do you need three sets?!

Apodemus

I suspect screw extractors work best in the hands of those with sufficient DIY experience to not have stripped that screw in the first place!  Drilling out the screw head may be the best solution, although you can sometimes cut a new slot with a Dremel.  That screw might also need some heat to help free it.  But getting heat or a Dremel in there without other collateral damage may be impossible.  

Daisy_84

grumbler said:

If this doesn't help you can use a drill bit to remove the screw head completely

I already have a drill bit so I might try that first before buying new stuff.

Daisy_84

Apodemus said:

I suspect screw extractors work best in the hands of those with sufficient DIY experience to not have stripped that screw in the first place!  Drilling out the screw head may be the best solution, although you can sometimes cut a new slot with a Dremel.  That screw might also need some heat to help free it.  But getting heat or a Dremel in there without other collateral damage may be impossible.  

I get your point. I have a drill set so I’ll try that tomorrow. 

I’ve become so used to doing my DIY. I replaced my bathroom extractor myself earlier in the year. 

I also replaced by shower taps myself last year. I didn’t realise that kitchen sink taps would be so tightly screwed that I’d end up destroying there screw.

I’d rather replace the washer myself if possible, rather than pay British Gas £60 excess to come fix it (I have a contract with them). And no I won’t use a local plumber. The last time I used a local plumber he charged me £75 for a shoddy job.