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DrainFlow Pro
Drain layout guidance app for plumbing DIYers
Need to reroute a plumbing vent stack that blocks a shower wall and floor layout.
Homeowner needs to safely and effectively clear recurring sewer clogs without damaging old interior plumbing or resorting to major disassembly.
Homeowner needs to repair a leaking hose bib from a defunct manufacturer but cannot find an adapter to convert non-standard fine threads to standard 3/4" MHT to attach a vacuum breaker.
Unable to locate the water shut-off valve before starting a tap replacement, risking water spillage and property damage.
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PipeSizer Pro
Need to connect two 1/2 hp sump pumps to a single 1 1/4" discharge pipe, but unsure if it's safe and effective.
RootShield Flush
Homeowner needs a product to break down and remove tree roots that have grown into old clay sewer pipes.
PlumbCheck
A DIY homeowner needs expert confirmation that his basement plumbing rough-in is correct before permanent installation, lacking confidence and proper inspection guidance.
HotWaterExpress
Long wait time for hot water at distant bathrooms due to insufficient circulation from the water heater.
FixItBid
Homeowner needs a plumber to remove unnecessary PVC piping and install a bypass valve on residential water supply, but two plumbers have ghosted after saying it would be easy.
MopDrain Connect
Need to drain robot mop station into laundry plumbing but standpipe access is too high, requiring either modification after trap or adding a lift pump.
DrainShield Inflow Adapter
Basement bathroom renovation hindered by water intrusion through foundation, with no way to route incoming water into the shower drain before the shower pan is installed.
VentRoute Pro
A homeowner/DIYer cannot figure out how to properly vent a toilet drain line given Kentucky code restrictions and space constraints, risking code violation or structural damage.
CompactFit P-Trap Kit
Landlord special plumbing under sink with garbage disposal and rear drain at mismatched heights leaves no room for a proper P-trap, causing sink odor.
PlumbCheck Recirculation Advisor
Long wait time for hot water in master bathroom, unclear if existing recirculation plumbing is correct for two-tank series setup.
PipeShift Adjuster
A sink drain pipe is too low, requiring cutting into the cabinet, which is a makeshift solution that compromises the cabinet's integrity and aesthetics.
FoodTruck PlumbPro
A food truck owner with minimal plumbing experience needs a clear visualization and design for a two-sink plumbing system that can switch between truck tank and external venue water sources, while fitting in tight spaces constrained by a wheel well.
GlassGuard Cast Iron Pipe
Need for cast iron pipes with a glass-like inner lining to resist corrosive chemicals and hard water buildup.
VentViz Pro
A plumber struggles to design a venting layout for a toilet and shower in a tight space, especially with an HVAC trunk in the way and a shower valve on the shared wall complicating the vent routing.
SnapLock Drain Clamp
Sink drainage pipe keeps popping out due to water pressure because previous owner's improvised hot glue fix no longer holds, and standard replacement pipes do not fit due to custom pipe routing and obstruction by hot/cold water supply lines.
PipeFinder Pro
Unable to locate the water main entry point in a condo unit to install a shutoff valve, with no access to building utility drawings and unhelpful municipal/utility contacts.
ThreadFix Adapter Finder
Homeowner needs to repair a leaking hose bib from a defunct manufacturer but cannot find an adapter to convert non-standard fine threads to standard 3/4" MHT to attach a vacuum breaker.
AeroLink Adapter Finder
Cannot find a suitable adapter to connect an RV shower hose to a replacement bathroom faucet with a standard aerator thread.
SpigotSnap
Cannot connect a hose to an outdoor spigot because no standard fitting fits the spigot.
ThreadMatch Pro
The user needs to seal a stainless steel bulkhead with straight threads (NPSM) to NPT-to-PEX fittings, but the NPT male fitting threads all the way through without forming a seal despite Teflon tape, and they don't know how to properly seal against straight female threads.