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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.
“Field technician cannot identify an old pump model because markings are worn off, making it difficult to replace with an exact match and avoid piping modifications.”
“A plumber cannot identify the correct fittings for 3/4" municipal poly pipe (CTS HDPE) because the specified '3241 series Corporation Ftgs' are not found for sale, and they are unsure if available brass fittings work or require inserts.”
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.
“A customer needs to find an exact replacement diverter but can't locate one that matches the original part.”
“Uncertainty about proper PVC fitting layout and transitions for reconnecting a commercial ceiling drain line serving toilet, sink, and bathtub.”
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
DrainFit Pro
Uncertainty about proper PVC fitting layout and transitions for reconnecting a commercial ceiling drain line serving toilet, sink, and bathtub.
ValveID Pro
Cannot identify an old digital shower valve to diagnose low water pressure and determine if it's serviceable.
PartSpotter Pro
Plumbing service provider needs to identify obsolete 1980s digital shower controller to diagnose repair options for client with failed system.
AbsIntake Repair Coupling
Cannot find an ABS internal coupling for repair or extension of 2-inch ABS DWV pipe, which would typically require reducing internal diameter or lacking depth stop, making it unavailable and possibly against code.
PipePatch internal ABS coupler
Cannot find a 2-inch ABS internal coupling for drain pipe repair
ABS Intrashaft Coupling
Cannot find a 2-inch ABS internal coupling for plumbing repair, requiring a workaround with a pipe reamer and replacement pipe.
PlumbFind Pro
Plumber cannot find a slip joint continuous waste for a kitchen sink and must fabricate a custom solution.
CartridgeMatch Pro
Hard-to-find 1.25-inch ceramic cartridge for Grohe shower handle
GasketMatch Pro
Cannot find a replacement gasket that matches the non-standard shape of the toilet tank-to-bowl seal, causing a leak risk.
TankSize Estimator
A home service worker needs to replace a pressure tank but cannot determine its size because it is a 2-hour drive away, and the home details (square footage, bathrooms) are insufficient to estimate the tank size.
BibFinder Pro
Need to identify a hose bib with no visible markings while at a remote client location, causing a delay and frustration.
SpoutSnap Identifier
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
User needs a specific plumbing fitting to relocate a shower head for inline installation of a water softener but does not know the correct name or where to find it.
PressSafe Guidance
Uncertainty about whether press fittings can be safely applied over desoldered pipes, even when manufacturer allows it.
Solder-Free TubDrop
A plumber needs a reliable way to connect a tub spout to a valve without soldering copper, avoiding PEX restrictions and lacking a pre-soldered FIP-to-copper adapter.
FlapperFix Guide
Toilet owner cannot remove and replace the flapper disc on an old American Standard rocker valve without replacing the entire flush valve assembly.
SupplySnap Parts Finder
Plumbers cannot easily replace leaking faucet supply line connections because the unique parts are not stocked at hardware stores and difficult to source.
DrainConnector Pro
Homeowner cannot figure out the correct couplings and connections to tie gutter downspouts into SDR 35 drainage pipe for a long-run underground drainage system.
PlumbMatch Finder
Cannot find a replacement slip-fit tub spout with diverter that fits a non-standard copper pipe with a coupling slightly larger than 1/2 inch.
PermaSeal Thread Locker
A plumber cannot get 3/4 PEX A male adapters to seal on the threaded side, even with proper tightening, due to a suspected manufacturer defect, and needs a permanent thread sealant for buried lines.
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