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App Ideas (6)
View allFlexiFlange 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.
“Determining the correct installation order and height relationship between an offset toilet flange and finished tile floor to avoid leaks and rework.”
“A pre-cemented toilet flange is at an uneven depth below finished tile, and a standard flange extender does not fit because the extender is wider than the existing flange.”
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.
“A new toilet's tank-to-bowl bolts leak persistently despite multiple replacement gasket kits and installation attempts, likely due to a hairline crack or design flaw.”
“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.”
ValveFit
A simple tool and guide system for homeowners and plumbers to install valves in tight, obstructed spaces without soldering. It solves the problem of insufficient pipe length and clearance for threaded or push-fit connections.
“Installer cannot tighten a threaded shutoff valve because the pipe run is too short and obstructed by a joist, preventing full rotation.”
“Difficulties aligning and connecting threaded and slip-fit pipes of different diameters when installing a filter housing.”
P-Trap Pro
A focused app that provides step-by-step installation instructions and compatibility checks for P-traps in plumbing systems. It helps users identify correct adapters, orientation, and alignment for various drain configurations.
“Need to install an alcove tub with a drop-in drain kit to avoid jackhammering concrete floor.”
“Plumbing contractors lack a reliable, standardized process for safely turning on water service after a new installation, relying on risky practices like immediate full pressure without proper testing.”
PEX Pro Guide
An app that guides plumbers through proper PEX fitting selection, installation validation, and troubleshooting for assembly tasks. It reduces guesswork and prevents common failures in PEX connections.
“PEX B fittings are loose in red PEX-B pipes, causing crimped connections to rotate under slight twist, unlike blue PEX where fittings are snug.”
“Copper-to-PVC threaded joint leaks despite using thread sealant tape correctly.”
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.
“Need a proper adapter or connector to join metal J-pipe to PVC pipe for a sink drain.”
“A worker needs a reliable method for joining CPVC and PVC pipes and is unsure whether transition glue or CPVC glue is acceptable.”
Individual Problems
SprayerSafe Adapter
Unable to use a portable dishwasher with existing sink side sprayer due to burst risk; needs safe alternative.
DrainAlign Pro
Plumber or DIYer struggles to align a new shower drain with the tub shoe during installation, requiring repeated prying attempts and risking dropped gaskets.
TapInstall Mate
Cannot find a male-to-female isolator valve to install between existing pipe and flexi pipe for a tap replacement.
FlangeFix WideBase
Need a wider toilet flange to install in a concrete subfloor with a 6-inch hole and no anchoring surface for standard flanges.
WasteFlow Pro
Kitchen installer needs to extend a washing machine waste pipe without harming the pump or creating sediment buildup, but struggles to find the optimal installation approach.
FixMyPlumb
Homeowner cannot align the P-trap with the tailpiece and needs a simple fix method.
HammerShield Pro
Post-flush water hammer pressure spike causes tankless water heater fan to briefly kick on, with no reliable solution found despite multiple DIY attempts.
ValveDepth Pro
A plumber is unsure how to set the optimal valve depth for a shower valve to match tile thickness, finding the manufacturer's recommended range too broad.
FlexiFit Tub Connector
Plumber cannot connect 1/2-inch PEX to a tub filler because the manufacturer only provides a short 2-inch whip with an incompatible connector.
InstaClarity
A worker is unsure how to install a drain gasket because instructions are unclear and contradictory about whether to use it or silicone sealant.
Solder-Free Valve Adapter Kit
Homeowner needing to convert a tub-to-shower without soldering is unsure about connecting a brass valve to unknown pipe type (CPVC or copper) in a way that meets code.
PipeJoin Pro
Plumber needs a reliable way to join PVC to galvanized drain pipe that won't break on impact.
DrainLine Pro
Plumber needs a faster, more accurate method to rough-in drain pipes, specifically hanging the main line and cutting sections for wyes while keeping them level.
ProFit Tub Spout Tool
Uncertainty about best method to install tub spout close to tile wall without damaging tile, and whether to use SharkBite or solder.
FrostGuard Valve Vault
Homeowner needs a durable, freeze-resistant access solution for an outdoor in-ground main water shutoff valve.
TightSpace DWV
Lack of space inside a steel stud wall for standard sanitary tee fittings when installing back-to-back sink drains requires use of double wye fittings, causing uncertainty about code compliance and optimal layout.
DrainAlign Tool
A new tub drain that is identical to the old one is difficult to thread into place, possibly due to clearance or alignment issues.
PlumbCheck
Unsure if a pipe protruding above a flange is acceptable and needs a fix
QuickConnect Under-Sink Adapter Kit
Under-sink water line connectors require compression fittings that are not modular, making it difficult to connect and disconnect a water filter system without redoing plumbing.
PVB-Pro Support Bracket
No good way to support a heavy PVB backflow preventer on a horizontal PVC pipe run without risking stress or long-term failure.
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