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An app that helps plumbers identify and locate internal pipe restrictions (rust, crimps, failing PRVs) without invasive methods. It uses acoustic or pressure-based diagnostics to pinpoint blockages and estimate severity.
“Plumber needs a tool to detect and diagnose low water volume caused by internal pipe restrictions like rust, crimped pipes, or failing pressure reducing valves.”
“A plumber is unsure if the planned venting configuration for a toilet is adequate to prevent drainage issues.”
An app that helps homeowners identify obscure plumbing parts using photos and descriptions, then provides step-by-step diagnostic and repair instructions.
“A plumber needs a drain routing solution that meets height limits and prevents cross connection for a water softener installation.”
“Homeowner needs to diagnose and fix toilet drainage issues caused by improper venting in a 1940s house.”
An app that turns diagnostic hardware data into actionable insights. It streamlines pressure/flow logging and guides step-by-step troubleshooting for common drain issues.
“A 3rd-floor tenant in an old triple-decker experiences recurring drain clogs and tub backups, suspecting a 2nd-floor garbage disposal is causing the issue, but the cause is unconfirmed and existing solutions fail to prevent recurrence.”
“Assessing and repairing a pinhole leak in a drain pipe with unusual materials and uncertain slope.”
An app that helps plumbers and homeowners accurately diagnose drain blockages and leaks without invasive disassembly. It uses guided acoustic and pressure tests to pinpoint issues behind walls or in inaccessible pipes.
“Homeowner struggles to identify and safely bypass pipes during back boiler removal, risking system damage and water leaks.”
“Accordion drain pipe under sink traps debris and causes clogs.”
Homeowner struggles to relight pilot on gas water heater after shutdown, requiring multiple attempts and long hold times, despite gas valve replacement and no other issues.
Plumber needs to see inside tight spaces during installation and repair work where direct line of sight is impossible.
A 3rd-floor tenant in an old triple-decker experiences recurring drain clogs and tub backups, suspecting a 2nd-floor garbage disposal is causing the issue, but the cause is unconfirmed and existing solutions fail to prevent recurrence.
Homeowner cannot snake a drain due to a small clean out opening in a 1955 house.
Cannot verify if a P-trap is properly sealed without performing a manual water test.
Plumber needs to diagnose intermittent water leak from shower drain line behind a ceiling with limited access, without clear root cause visible.
A brand new cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner installed as part of permitted work is leaking at a wye connection, and the cause is unknown.
Difficulty interpreting sewer scope images to diagnose the root cause of a blockage, relying on manual inspection and trial-and-error snaking.
Navien NPE 240A tankless water heater makes a random choking/gurgling noise with brown staining under the heat exchanger, unresolved after cleaning and descaling.
A plumber cannot diagnose a persistent water sound on the hot side of a shower and lavatory after standard troubleshooting steps, with no obvious leak or cause.
After installing a new Delta Foundations shower valve, the user gets no cold water — only hot or scalding — and basic troubleshooting hasn't resolved the issue.
A plumber cannot find an intermittent leak that only appears when a tenant takes a bath, and wants a non-destructive way to locate it without cutting drywall.
Water pressure drops in showers when other fixtures (kitchen sink, dishwasher, washing machine) run simultaneously after replacing a tankless water heater.
Assessing and repairing a pinhole leak in a drain pipe with unusual materials and uncertain slope.
A homeowner has a clogged shower and toilet in a new construction home and needs to determine if the blockage is in the sewer line downstream of the cleanout.
A water hammer arrestor was installed but did not solve the water hammer problem, and the user is unsure why.
Homeowner cannot clear a hard, black sludgy blockage in PVC drain pipe, and lacks a non-invasive way to identify pipe direction or remove the obstruction without wall removal.
Plumbers lack an efficient way to offer and perform pressure and flow logging services to diagnose plumbing issues.
Plumbers recommend excavation or hydro-jetting without first snaking to diagnose a sewer line blockage, leading to potentially unnecessary and costly procedures.
Homeowner cannot get a clear diagnosis of a sewer line blockage because plumbers are recommending excavation or hydro-jetting without first snaking to clear standing water for a proper camera inspection.
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