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App Ideas (2)
View allDrain Slope Pro
Plumbers and homeowners lack tools to diagnose and correct improper drain pipe slope and P-trap geometry, leading to chronic clogs and backups. This app provides a guided solution to ensure correct pipe elevation and trap configuration.
“A plumber struggles to fit a DWV bathroom setup with proper slope in limited subfloor space while avoiding joists.”
“When the garbage disposal runs, water shoots out of another drain due to improper venting or dual trap arrangement.”
DrainGuard Pro
An app that diagnoses slow drainage and clog issues using AI visual analysis and guides homeowners through non-invasive solutions. It also provides automatic drainage monitoring with emergency pump integration for flood prevention.
“Two basement drain holes are clogged and draining very slowly, and attempts to clear them with an auger have failed.”
“Sewage smell and washing machine drainage issues caused by improper installation of P-trap and siphonage due to building plumbing.”
Individual Problems
TrapFit FlexiDrain
Insufficient clearance to install a standard P-trap, causing water to be siphoned back and overflow the pan.
GradientCheck
A newly installed sump drain line has insufficient slope for gravity drainage, requiring manual siphoning to remove water.
DrainVue Pro
Unable to clear a drain stoppage across multiple floors due to water-filled pipes preventing access to the clean-out, long distances, and tight bends.
DrainScope Pro
Kitchen sink and laundry room share a drain line that backs up when the washing machine runs, despite repeated snaking and chemical drain cleaners.
GreaseGone Pro
Cooking oil and bacon fat build up drains and become impossible to clear without professional help or pipe replacement.
GreaseEliminator
A thick white grease-like substance buildup is clogging drains and is impossible to dissolve or unclog using standard methods.
PipeRestore Gel
Kitchen sink drain repeatedly clogs due to insufficient pipe slope and buildup of dishwasher detergent residues and soap deposits, and standard drain cleaners and a drain snake have failed to resolve it.
StandPipe Solver
Homeowner cannot properly drain washing machine due to slow draining original standpipe connected to main waste line; wants to bypass it with a new standpipe tied directly into the main line.
SlabSafe Pipe Reroute
Homeowner needs to remove old plumbing pipes in concrete slab for bathroom renovation without risking future leaks from connections buried in concrete.
PlumberTap Diagnose
A newly installed kitchen faucet takes 3 minutes to get warm water, raising concern about whether it's normal or a fixable installation issue.
VentFlow Drain Analyzer
Slow gravity drainage of sump water to a rain garden, possibly due to lack of venting.
ClogCam Pro
Two basement drain holes are clogged and draining very slowly, and attempts to clear them with an auger have failed.
BowlDrain Pro
A plumber struggles to drain a toilet bowl when the toilet is not connected to waste pipes, without a purposeful tool.
MaceratorConnect Pro
Homeowner struggles to install a macerator toilet under stairs due to insufficient pipe fall and low connection to existing soil pipe/inspection chamber.
SewerGuard Valve
Sewage smell and washing machine drainage issues caused by improper installation of P-trap and siphonage due to building plumbing.
VentGuard Trap Insert
Sewer gas escapes from a cleanout drain because the floor drain has a P-trap and the cleanout only has a 90-degree bend to the main.
DrainPlanner Pro
User needs to connect a shower drain and macerating toilet to an existing 2" drain line without cutting concrete, and is unsure of the optimal tie-in configuration.
WellWater DrainCheck
Homeowner with well water and iron filter is concerned that the backwash drain may be washing out soil underneath the foundation, causing structural issues.
DrainMatch Pro
Water pools in the area between the overflow and drain due to a height mismatch, causing stagnant water that smells after a week or two, requiring manual cleaning.
PipeGuard Pro
Outdoor copper pipe exposed to cold and UV keeps bursting multiple times each winter, need a durable replumbing solution.
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