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App Ideas (4)
View allPumpTroubleShoot Pro
Homeowners and technicians struggle to diagnose well pump cycling and recirculation pump air locks due to lack of step-by-step guidance. This app provides interactive troubleshooting for pump systems.
“Homeowner cannot get well pump to build pressure and restore water supply despite multiple repairs, with no expert help available for weeks.”
“Navien tankless water heater installed to replace two tanks is not properly recirculating, causing 2-3 minute wait for hot water at all fixtures.”
DrainScope Steerable Snake
Addressing the lack of tools for diagnosing and clearing clogs in shallow, narrow, or vented drain pipes. A combined micro-camera and steerable snake designed for pipes as small as 1.25 inches with tight 90-degree turns.
“House built on slab has 1.25 inch copper drain pipe that may be crushed or undersized, causing washer and dishwasher to back up into sink, and no camera can navigate the tight 90-degree turns to inspect.”
“Unable to clear a concrete-encased PVC conduit that is clogged, with standard methods like fish tape and the 'Coke trick' failing, considering destructive coring as last resort.”
DiagPath HVAC
A mobile app that guides field technicians through complex diagnostic workflows, reducing guesswork and service time by 30%. It uses symptom-tree logic to pinpoint issues like burnt wires, faulty valves, and phase loss.
“10HP motor on a 20HP VFD trips with output phase loss error after 10 seconds despite correct wiring and balanced output when disconnected.”
“Sectional cable is stuck and cannot be retrieved, causing a job delay.”
PipeSense Diagnostics
A mobile app that helps plumbers and homeowners diagnose hard-to-find leaks and blockages in plumbing systems using guided tests and pattern analysis. It provides clear troubleshooting steps for intermittent issues like temperature-dependent leaks or unknown blockage composition.
“Foul drainage smell in house persists and worsened after cleaning, with unclear cause and no access to inspect internal waste pipes.”
“Sump pump fails due to over-pressurized pipe, requiring manual disconnection to reset.”
Individual Problems
BreakerSnap Pro
Electrician cannot reliably identify breakers using a circuit tracer; the device only alerts on one breaker regardless of where the transmitter is plugged in.
PipeTrace Pro
Cannot reliably trace a gas line that transitions from metal to PVC with tracer wire, as signal gets lost near pool and other interference
BreakerCheck Pro
Eaton Arc Fault/GFCI combo breakers fail to trip when tested with a downstream GFI tester, causing inspection failures and uncertainty about compliance.
TrikeFinder Pro
Eaton Arc Fault/GFCI combo breakers do not trip when tested with a GFI tester downstream, causing confusion and wasted time diagnosing the issue.
GroundFaultAnalyzer Pro
Unable to determine why ground fault current exceeds expected resistor-limited value in a resistance-grounded transformer system feeding VFDs.
HammerStop Diagnostic Tool
Homeowner unable to resolve persistent water hammer issue despite trying standard fixes like draining system and adding dampers.
SpecSnap AI
Field service techs waste $150-$200 per first trip because they lack part and model information, forcing repeat visits.
PreTrip Diagnose
Contractors charge for the first service call but lack tools for pre-diagnosis, wasting time and margin on unnecessary trips.
LeakLocator Pro
Unable to test if a water line has multiple leaks before investing time and money into a permanent repair.
FlowSolve Diagnostics
Plumber cannot diagnose inconsistent water flow issues in one bathroom after installing a water softener, and customer's other plumber contradicts his diagnosis, causing confusion and delays.
WellPump Wizard
Homeowner cannot get well pump to build pressure and restore water supply despite multiple repairs, with no expert help available for weeks.
FaucetID Pro
A homeowner or plumber cannot identify the type of tub faucet and lacks a reliable method to remove a stubborn set screw without damaging the fixture.
LeadSnap
Electricians need to identify unlabeled motor leads without a phase rotation meter.
LeakSense Intermittent Detection
Plumber cannot diagnose the root cause of an intermittent leak in a main sewer stack despite multiple tests and camera inspection.
Plumber's Cartridge ID
A plumber cannot identify the top cartridge for a Moen shower valve with body sprayers, and the bottom sprayers leak while water is on.
CrystalBust
Plumbers encounter inexplicable crystallized mineral blockages in toilets and drains that are extremely hard and require manual hammering to remove, with unknown cause and no prevention method.
MechAssist Diagnostic Guide
Tractor has no forward or reverse after driveshaft repair; need diagnostic guidance for low transmission pressure or reverser issue.
BleedGuard Filter Module
Persistent false inputs from proximity switches due to high bleed-through voltage at an asphalt plant, despite multiple mitigation attempts.
BurnerSpec Pro
A contractor is unsure what BTU capacity is appropriate for an outdoor gas burner to avoid overkill and excessive gas line requirements.
SniffSeek Source Finder
Persistent foul odor from under bathroom sink persists even after cleaning p-trap and overflow channel—possible rubber p-trap contributing to smell, unclear cause.
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