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App Ideas (5)
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.
“Intermittent water heater relief valve discharge at night causing water damage to neighbor's unit, with suspected building pressure spikes that cannot be diagnosed due to restricted access to common mechanical areas.”
“Homeowner cannot get well pump to build pressure and restore water supply despite multiple repairs, with no expert help available for weeks.”
SparkSight Offline Field Tester
Electricians need reliable offline access to wire sizing, voltage drop calculations, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot connections and motor leads in harsh field conditions. This app consolidates essential diagnostics into a single mobile tool that works without internet, replacing heavy code books and unreliable online resources.
“Electrician must manually take readings on haul truck decks in extreme cold and noise, with no remote monitoring capability.”
“Electricians lack a reliable way to diagnose and prevent back stab connection failures, which cause arcing and burn hazards over time.”
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.
“HVAC technician is struggling to diagnose a systematic freezing issue that recurs at night, despite replacing parts and consulting multiple companies.”
“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.”
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.”
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