Explore Problems & App Ideas
Search and filter 18 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
Individual Problems
ConduitBend Pro
The user needs to bend 3-inch EMT conduit but their hydraulic bender is damaging the conduit, and they are unsure what bender or adapter is required.
PanelPro Access
Control panels are poorly designed, making maintenance difficult and requiring the technician to hold the door open while working.
ConduitBend Pro
Conduit crushes when bending larger sizes like 1 1/4 inches, limiting bends to 45 degrees.
StapleDepth Pro
DeWalt cable stapler does not drive staples tight enough to securely hold Romex wiring.
BendSpec Conduit
Need to offset galvanized rigid 2" conduit a few inches but unsure if the Harbor Freight 12 or 16 ton hydraulic bender is suitable for the task.
RectifierMatch Pro
Installed isolation transformer for rectifiers causes overcurrent tripping; rectifier company claims impedance mismatch requires larger auto-transformer, but electrician doubts necessity.
SwitchSet Pro
Confusion over the meaning and proper setting of Upper Current Range vs Lower Current Range DIP switches on an Eaton W200 starter due to lack of documentation and colleague knowledge.
ToolGuardian Pro
Electrician lacks proper tools and materials to complete work orders safely and to code, while being subjected to conflicting safety requirements.
PlugHinge Pro
An electrician is unable to use their equipment because the outdoor outlet cover is too small to accommodate their plug, requiring a workaround.
LugClamp Depot
A broken lug clamp on a Siemens disconnect switch is not field-repairable, forcing replacement of the entire unit.
LeadGuard Pro
A technician needs durable, affordable multimeter test leads that maintain accurate resistance readings over time.
PanelUpgrade Coach
Uncle needs a Level 2 car charger installed but likely has an outdated or unsafe electrical panel that cannot handle the load.
TightAccess Strap Tool
Field worker has difficulty accessing and tightening strap screws on stacked strut-mounted conduit due to space constraints.
EnclosureGuard
Water is getting inside NEMA 3R electrical enclosures (Square D meter main combos), causing corrosion of neutral bars, and the reason is unknown.
GroundCheck Pro
Electrical equipment damage occurs without root cause analysis, making it difficult to identify and prevent grounding-related failures.
MeterStack Match Pro
Unable to find a matching meter socket to expand an existing 20-year-old 1200 amp meter stack for a dentist office, requiring a workaround to add 400 amps.
LidLift Pro
Removing and reinstalling transformer top lids is difficult due to flexing and deformation, and current manual method of building strut support on ground is inefficient.
MegaSurge 400A Combo
Need a 400A residential surge protection solution with integrated meter base, which is not available in the market.
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