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App Ideas (4)
View allPartMatch Plumber
Plumbers waste hours identifying obsolete or hard-to-find parts. An app that uses visual and dimensional matching plus historical data can provide instant identification and cross-reference to available replacements.
“A homeowner has mismatched plumbing fixtures because a plumber claimed that new spout and drain parts are incompatible with existing pipe sizes, leading to an aesthetically unpleasing combination of brushed nickel and chrome.”
“Unable to identify an obsolete shower cartridge from a 1959 building, causing delays in repairs across 8 units.”
PipeMatch Pro
Helps plumbers and DIYers quickly find exact-fit parts for non-standard pipe sizes and complex adapters, reducing return trips and guesswork.
“Plumber cannot find a 90° adapter with 3/8" straight (non-tapered) threading to connect a faucet supply riser to a faucet with integrated hoses.”
“Home handyman with a plumbing leak struggles to find the correct olive fitting to convert from imperial pipe to a metric compression fitting, leading to a failed repair and water damage after the elbow blew off.”
PipeMate Internal ABS Coupling
Plumbers need a code-compliant internal coupling for 2-inch ABS pipe repairs. No standard product exists, requiring time-consuming workarounds.
“Cannot identify an old digital shower valve to diagnose low water pressure and determine if it's serviceable.”
“Plumbers cannot quickly determine whether a tub spout connection is slip-fit or threaded without removing the old spout, wasting time and effort.”
PartFinder Pro
Plumbers waste hours trying to identify obscure parts like flushometer restrictors or faucet handles. An AI-powered app can instantly recognize parts from photos or text descriptions and provide exact part numbers and suppliers.
“Unable to find an identical replacement stem/insert for a 1/2 inch outdoor sillcock valve because the new part does not fit the existing valve body.”
“Schedule 40 tubular traps are unreliable and do not fit properly, requiring frequent replacement.”
Individual Problems
PartFind Pro
Cannot find a replacement part for a damaged Delta Roman Tub diverter valve, model R4707, which has been leaking for years.
AntiSiphonSeal Adapter
Anti-siphon valves on new hose bibs prevent standard hose timers from sealing due to interference between the timer's screen/gasket and the internal valve mechanism, causing leaks.
PartFinder Pro
User needs to replace a specific toilet floor hardware cover but cannot identify the part name or find targeted instructions.
PipeMate ID Pro
Home handyman with a plumbing leak struggles to find the correct olive fitting to convert from imperial pipe to a metric compression fitting, leading to a failed repair and water damage after the elbow blew off.
PipeFit Pro
Uncertainty about the existence and suitability of brass compression fittings for 1" poly pipe in a long well-to-pumphouse water line installation.
PlumbMate Pro
A plumber is unsure whether to replace corroded steel sink traps with plastic or coated steel, lacking guidance on material selection for long-term durability.
PipePuzzle Pro
Unable to determine the correct drain collar size when threads have ambiguous diameter, leading to trial-and-error purchases.
ThreadMatch 90° Adapter Finder
Plumber cannot find a 90° adapter with 3/8" straight (non-tapered) threading to connect a faucet supply riser to a faucet with integrated hoses.
PEXPart Finder
Unable to find a 45 degree elbow fitting for 3/4 PEX-A pipe, causing difficulty in completing plumbing installation.
Valve Failure Analyzer
A main water ball valve repeatedly cracks in a non-freezing basement, and the user is unsure if the cause is poor part quality, over-tightening, or temperature fluctuations.
PipeFit Finder
Homeowner needs a proper fitting to connect a 1.5" sump pump discharge pipe into a 4" drainage line, without resorting to a makeshift solution like drilling and putty.
PartSnap ID
Cannot identify the model of an old frost-free wall hydrant to service it without cutting drywall.
PipeStock Pro
Plumbers lack a standardized, mobile tool to quickly identify and locate the right spare parts and fittings for common plumbing repairs.
CopperFit Finder
Cannot find push-to-connect shutoff valves that fit 1/2" OD copper pipe (3/8" CTS) for a basement bathroom plumbing project.
ThreadMatch Adapter Finder
Difficulty finding a 1/2 NPSM female to 3/4 NPT male adapter to connect service valves to a tankless water heater with mismatched fittings.
PipeMate Scanner
A DIY property owner is unable to repair a failed cast iron and PVC drain pipe coupling due to calcification, cement, and paint, leading to an open sewage leak.
PartSnap ID
A customer needs to find an exact replacement diverter but can't locate one that matches the original part.
PipeSizer Pro
Plumber struggles to calculate gas pipe sizing for a new appliance, specifically whether 3/4" CSST and poly pipe will suffice for a 125-foot, 30k BTU run, due to confusion with sizing chart math.
PartFinder Pro
Tenant needs to identify the correct replacement size for a bathroom sink popup stopper rod/ball that wears out every few years due to degrading plastic.
SeatSaver Pro
After replacing valve stems without removing the seat, a plumber experiences extreme water hammer, valve malfunction, and persistent leakage, and is unsure how to safely remove the corroded seat without damaging nearby solder.
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