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App Ideas (2)
View allPartFinder 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.
“A plumbing professional cannot identify the proper name or supplier for a specific replacement part (.5 GPM flushometer influent restrictor from Sloan), wasting time searching.”
“Plumber needs to replace a specific part of a faucet assembly but lacks quick identification and sourcing information.”
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.
“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.”
“Plumbing service provider needs to identify obsolete 1980s digital shower controller to diagnose repair options for client with failed system.”
Individual Problems
CartridgeMatch Pro
A plumber cannot identify the correct Delta replacement cartridge because the cartridge type depends on the year of manufacture (2005 vs 2006) and the model series (Monitor 13/14).
ValveMatch Pro
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.
PlumbAdapt Pro
Unable to find a 1 1/4" hub to 1 1/2" slip joint adapter for a vanity drain installation.
PartSwap Pro
Plumber needs to replace a specific part of a faucet assembly but lacks quick identification and sourcing information.
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