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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
Backflow Test Simulator
A backflow tester cannot test a Reduced Pressure Zone (RP) device because there is no water demand and the well pump shuts off when the RP relief valve opens, preventing pressure buildup for the test.
PipeLocator Pro
Service plumbers lack a reliable, non-destructive method to locate pipes in walls and floors before cutting.
PlumbCheck Pro
P trap connection keeps leaking and the user can't figure out why.
ShallowDrain Pro
Cannot unclog a shallow drain with a standard drain snake, causing rapid water buildup.
SpliceWise
Solar electrician needs to know if Square D SPD wires (similar to ceiling light wires) can be wire-nutted to copper wire when direct breaker connection isn't available, due to uncertainty about aluminum-to-copper splicing compatibility.
VintageWiring Decoder
An electrical contractor needs to understand how a vintage Touchplate lighting system from the 1950s is wired in order to propose a modern Vantage system upgrade.
SumpGuard Pro
Sump pump fails due to over-pressurized pipe, requiring manual disconnection to reset.
HVAC Diagnostic Pro
30+ year old 20-ton split system with new TXVs has low suction pressure and short-cycling, likely due to clogged distributors, and troubleshooting is difficult without purpose-built diagnostic tools.
PipePundit
Plumber cannot determine whether a blockage is a root ball or buildup in transite pipe, and does not know if repairing a section of transite pipe is effective or just delays replacement.
FuseTrace Pro
Electrician frustrated by inability to locate intermittent short causing fuse to blow when AC turns on, suspecting solar panel system.
HVAC DiagnosisAI
HVAC technician is struggling to diagnose a systematic freezing issue that recurs at night, despite replacing parts and consulting multiple companies.
ChillerEXV Diagnose
New replacement EXV valve won't fully close on a chiller, causing refrigerant bypass and inefficiency, despite ruling out common causes.
PumpPrime Pro
After flushing the water heater, the recirculation pump fails to prime and push hot water to the kitchen sink, taking 90 seconds for hot water.
PlumbCode Advisor
Uncertainty about whether a shower drain on a slab needs an extra vent line during DWV layout for a new build.
SmellSeeker Drain Diagnostics
Foul drainage smell in house persists and worsened after cleaning, with unclear cause and no access to inspect internal waste pipes.
DrainFix Pro
Frequent clogs in a master bath sink caused by HVAC condensate line tied in before the p-trap.
DrainGuide Pro
A plumber is unsure about the best way to adapt a low-profile shower tray drain to an existing copper pipe, seeking advice on waterproofing and a reliable connection.
VentSolve Pro
Homeowner needs a way to vent a double bowl island sink with a garbage disposer and dishwasher without using a roof vent or loop vent, but multiple AAVs fail to resolve slow drainage.
CableSage Locator
A field service technician is unable to locate or free a stuck cable and lacks training on utility locators.
DiagnosePro HVAC
Technicians need a reliable diagnostic method to distinguish between a bad sensor and a bad board in HVAC equipment, avoiding costly trial-and-error part replacement.
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