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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
StopperSnap
Handyman needs replacement stopper and washer for Toto bath drain but manufacturer only sells entire kit, forcing unnecessary expense.
PartSnap Finder
Unable to find specific replacement parts for an Elkay water cooler model.
GasketFinder Pro
Plumbers waste time searching for the correct replacement gasket because the specific gasket cannot be easily identified or sourced.
PartSnap ID
Unable to find a handle for a specific cartridge, likely for a faucet or valve replacement.
TrapFinder Pro
Schedule 40 tubular traps are unreliable and do not fit properly, requiring frequent replacement.
P-Trap Match
Replacement P-trap parts from different brands or vintages do not fit together, requiring full replacement rather than partial repair.
VintageFaucetParts Pro
Cannot find a replacement sprayer hose with 1/8" internal thread to fit an older kitchen faucet, and adapter solutions leak.
ProPress Plus Fitting Advisor
Plumber faces uncertainty about whether a SharkBite fitting will hold under high stress and movement in a pump installation.
PartSnap Pro
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.
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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