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App Ideas (2)
View allGapBridge Seal Kit
A modular adapter kit that bridges vertical gaps up to 2 inches between misaligned drain pipes without demolition. Specifically designed for tight spaces where standard PVC or rubber connectors fail.
“Homeowner needs to redo laundry room plumbing to prevent freeze damage and upgrade to code-compliant drain, but is unsure about optimal routing, insulation, and minimizing drywall repairs.”
“After DIY installation of a Danco trim kit, water leaks from the spout when the diverter lever is lifted, and the homeowner fears they need to call a plumber again.”
PlumbPlan AR
An app that helps homeowners and DIYers plan and configure under-sink plumbing installations by providing 3D visualizations, step-by-step guidance, and product recommendations tailored to their specific sink layout and needs.
“Plumber cannot confirm alignment of glued P-trap before cement sets, risking misalignment and rework.”
“Figuring out how to correctly discharge a condensate pump into a new plumbing configuration without causing code violations or future issues.”
Individual Problems
PlugFit Oversize Cover
Large GFCI plugs (e.g., 20A pass-through) do not fit standard in-use weatherproof covers, leaving the outlet unprotected when plugged in.
PipePlanner Pro
Homeowner needs to redo laundry room plumbing to prevent freeze damage and upgrade to code-compliant drain, but is unsure about optimal routing, insulation, and minimizing drywall repairs.
PipeSlopePro
Plumber needs to add slope to vent pipe but is constrained by existing vertical pipe and joist structure, requiring custom offset and reinforcement.
PoleConnect Pro
Difficulty properly installing a light post due to lack of a known method to connect a raceway to a round pole surface.
PipeMate Adapter Pro
Plumber needs to connect a 1.5-inch flexipipe to a 1.25-inch male bath waste outlet in a very tight space without room for a trap.
TrimFit Cover Plate Cutter
Need to cut an outlet cover plate to fit around wall trim that wasn't accounted for during planning.
FountainFlow Drain Kit
Need a specialized drain kit for a drinking fountain with non-standard plumbing connections, as standard PVC sink plumbing does not fit.
TrapAlign Pro
Plumber cannot confirm alignment of glued P-trap before cement sets, risking misalignment and rework.
PipePuller Pro
PVC fittings are extremely difficult to push onto pipe in tight, enclosed spaces, especially for 2" diameter pipe.
FanBox Adapt-a-Pipe
Electrician needs a safe way to mount a ceiling fan box to an existing threaded pipe when knob and tube wiring is being removed without opening the ceiling or walls.
AlignRack Pro
Leveling N-type frames on uneven ground screws is tedious and time-consuming.
PlumbKit Concierge
Need to connect a garbage disposal in a single drain sink with a long horizontal pipe run to a distant wall drain, unsure about optimal P-trap placement and slope requirements.
VentGuide Pro
A worker cannot find clear instructions on how to properly vent an oil-burning hot water tank, especially in a mobile home setting.
PipePlanner Pro
Figuring out how to correctly discharge a condensate pump into a new plumbing configuration without causing code violations or future issues.
UnderSink Planner
A homeowner needs to reconfigure under-sink plumbing to add a garbage disposal on the right side, but the current setup has a separate dishwasher standpipe and limited drain alignment options.
FixNut Finder
Cannot find the correct size hex nut to secure an Insinkerator HOT 250 instant hot water heater, and customer service provided incorrect information.
PlumbEasy Guide
User is unsure how to configure and install plumbing supply lines for a utility sink in a cold climate with exposed pipes, and needs guidance on specific fittings and sizes.
FlexiValve Adapter
Older toilets with floor-mounted water valves are incompatible with newer toilets, requiring a workaround to reposition the valve.
FlangeFit Pro
Uncertainty about whether a flange extension can sit on tile when the tile hole is too small, requiring tile grinding or removal.
PlumbPerfect Toilet Installer
Toilet installation fails because the toilet tilts forward when mounted on a standard flange, likely due to rough-in measurement mismatch or flange height issue.
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