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App Ideas (9)
View allDisposalPro Assistant
Homeowners struggle with installing garbage disposals due to incompatible drain pipe heights, tight sink-to-wall clearances, and complex electrical wiring. The app provides visualized guidance and part identification to simplify DIY installation.
“Need to know what specific parts are required to properly connect a new garbage disposal drain line to the existing waste line, replacing a temporary pipe setup.”
“Homeowner seeking a way to install a garbage disposal when the drain pipe is too high, without extensive plumbing work.”
FlexiFlange Pro
A modular toilet flange system that handles angled cement, uneven depths, and oversized holes without demolition or custom fabrication. Eliminates the need for extra wax rings or concrete work.
“Plumber struggles to fit a new toilet flange and wye fitting into limited vertical and horizontal space after cutting out rusted cast iron, without cutting the cast iron hub.”
“Unable to properly connect a drain due to limited clearance from a sliding drawer interfering with pipe placement.”
VentPipe TightFit Support
A specialized support bracket for securing vertical vent pipes in narrow crawlspaces without oversized clamps or attic access. This tool requires minimal space and can be installed from below.
“Need a tool to securely support a vertical vent pipe in a narrow crawlspace without accessing the attic or using oversized clamps.”
“Homeowner needs to fit a vent pipe within a standard 2x6 wall cavity without excessive bulk or visible intrusion.”
PlumbPlan Pro
Homeowners and DIYers struggle to plan multi-appliance plumbing layouts for water softeners, filters, and appliances. An interactive, step-by-step tool provides custom diagrams and material guidance for confined spaces.
“Uncertainty about the best material and method to create a bypass loop for a water softener installation.”
“Unsure how to correctly configure first-fix plumbing for a kitchen refurb to integrate a water softener, drinking water filter, dishwasher, and washing machine in a limited space while ensuring proper drain connections.”
FitLink Pro
An app that guides plumbers through common tight-space connection scenarios, providing step-by-step instructions and product recommendations. It reduces installation time and errors for PEX, drain, and transition connections.
“First-time DIY plumber unsure how to connect sink drainage to a modified stub-out with a gap and no threads, unable to afford a professional plumber.”
“Need a proper adapter or connector to join metal J-pipe to PVC pipe for a sink drain.”
TankSeal Pro
An AI-powered diagnostic and repair tool that identifies the root cause of persistent toilet tank bolt leaks and provides step-by-step guidance for a permanent fix. It eliminates guesswork for both homeowners and plumbers.
“Plumber struggles with unreliable toilet parts from Kohler that cause installation difficulties, missing tools, and extra physical labor, wasting time on a low-margin job.”
“Kohler toilet tank bolts leak despite proper installation due to poor design, requiring additional manual workarounds.”
Individual Problems
InnoCap Adapter Kit
A plumbing professional needs to disconnect and cap a sprayer hose from a Delta Innoflex faucet system to install an RO faucet, but cannot identify the correct proprietary fitting or cap, and cannot drill a new hole due to space constraints.
TorqueTight Pro
Plumber experiences uncertainty about proper tightening torque for stainless steel flex hoses on water heater connections, leading to leaks and risk of overtightening.
FountainWise Pro
Need to understand real-world installation and maintenance challenges of commercial drinking fountains before making a purchase decision.
PlumbEase Tub Drain Connector
Need to connect a freestanding bathtub drain to an existing Y connection in a tight or awkward space.
PlumberVerify Pro
Installed Navien water heater with Navicirc recirculation valve but hot water takes over a minute to reach farthest fixture, and condensate drain is missing causing water spray on concrete wall.
SealSure Swivel Adapter
Struggling to get Neverseal fittings to seal on manufactured home shower valves, seeking alternative that works without replacing faucet.
PEX-Adapt Pro
Homeowner cannot connect existing PEX supply lines to new valves because compression fittings and brass adapters are incompatible with PEX, requiring a workaround to avoid buying new lines.
RoughIn Pro Advisor
Plumber needs to maximize space in a small bathroom but is unsure whether using an offset flange or a non-standard rough-in toilet will cause installation problems or inefficiencies.
DirectConnect P-Trap Adapter
Plumber cannot connect P-trap directly to basket strainer due to space constraints, making installation of standard tailpiece impossible.
DrainAlign Pro
A DIYer needs to replace a tub drain but lacks a P-trap, has a loose unaligned pipe that causes clogs, and doesn't know how to align the pipe with the new drain hole.
StemSeat Installer
A plumber cannot install a washerless shower stem because the black rubber seal detaches from the spring during installation.
TrimGap Escutcheon Spacer
Kohler shower trim leaves a 1-inch gap behind escutcheon because valve was roughed in too far forward, and no standard extension or spacer is available.
DispoWiz Install Guide
Installing a garbage disposal is complicated because the sink drain is too close to the wall pipe, requiring reconfiguration of plumbing, and the dishwasher shares a power outlet that must be manually switched, creating a safety and convenience issue.
PlumbAssist Builder
DIY installer lacks clear, sequential guidance on connecting a flushometer valve to a horizontal supply line with unfamiliar components like straight stop and tailpiece.
CompactDrain Pro
Unable to properly connect a drain due to limited clearance from a sliding drawer interfering with pipe placement.
DrainRite Planner
Plumber needs to relocate a shower drain in a mobile home but is constrained by a metal beam and joists, preventing proper pipe routing and vent installation.
FlowEqual Pro
Plumber unsure how to plumb six body sprayer jets to achieve equal water pressure.
PEX UV Shield Guide
Plumber needs to know if indirect UV light through windows will degrade PEX-A pipe and whether full sleeving is required.
CastFlex Flange Extender
After tile installation, the toilet flange is 1/2 inch below finished floor; old cast iron flange with imperfections and internal lip won't accept common extension methods because it is pipe-supported with no subfloor access for screws.
FitCheck Pro
A new 1.5" P-trap is slightly too wide to thread onto the existing drain elbow, causing a fit issue during replacement.
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