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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
WireWise Field Calculator
Electricians lack a reliable, offline, mobile-friendly tool for quick wire sizing and voltage drop calculations, forcing them to use heavy code books or unreliable mobile signal for ampacity tables.
SnakeGuide Pro
A plumber cannot properly snake a clogged main pipe because the snake goes up the vent instead of down, and the glued pipe limits safe access options without expensive replacement.
VentCheck Pro
Plumbing vents are not properly installed (capped and terminating in attic) causing severe drainage issues, backups, and gurgling throughout the house.
StabSafe Tester
Electricians lack a reliable way to diagnose and prevent back stab connection failures, which cause arcing and burn hazards over time.
TorqueMax Cable Rescue
Sectional cable is stuck and cannot be retrieved, causing a job delay.
SlabPipe Scope
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.
WindingGuard Field Tester
10HP motor on a 20HP VFD trips with output phase loss error after 10 seconds despite correct wiring and balanced output when disconnected.
FixFlow
Toilet makes frequent running water sound, indicating a leak or faulty component, and user lacks knowledge to diagnose and fix it.
TrueVolt Pro
Need a multimeter that accurately measures true voltage without ghost readings, after switching from a LoZ tester to a Fluke 323 that shows ghost voltages.
PressLevel Verify
Apprentice plumbers worry that press-fit fittings like ST 90 are not set properly and lack a reliable way to verify correct installation and level.
DiagnosePro HVAC
HVAC technician cannot diagnose why a system is underperforming after replacing the TXV and filter drier, suspecting oil-logged compressor but unsure.
Tankless Troubleshooter AI
Homeowner cannot diagnose and resolve intermittent cold water bursts in tankless water heater during simultaneous showers.
PlumbDiagnose AI
Homeowner cannot diagnose and fix recurring severe basement flooding caused by sump pump backflow and suspected main line blockage, but cannot afford a professional plumber.
ValveVerify Pro
Freshly installed PEX-A ball valve leaks on hot side despite passing cold-side pressure test, causing uncertainty about defect source.
ConnectCheck
An installer is frustrated with improperly installed or defective connector parts on fiber optic or network cables, causing connection failures.
DrainPulse Pro
HVACR tech cannot diagnose slow kitchen sink drain despite replacing AAV, snaking line, and clearing roof vents.
BoilerConfig Pro
Propane boiler installed for combined DHW and hydronic heating delivers barely tolerable hot water when running at DHW setpoint of 140F, installer refuses to adjust parameters and suggests unsafe workaround.
ConduitClear Pro
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.
LeakTrace Pro
A pressure test of a gas line passed the required 30-minute test but showed a slow leak (10 PSI to 7.4 PSI over 26 hours), making it impossible to find the leak manually and causing concern about whether to pass or reject the system.
FlowSure Pressure Booster
Low water pressure in shower due to gravity-fed water tank placement; pumps not activating without manually moving shower head to floor.
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