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Problems
43
App Ideas
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Industries
87

Individual Problems

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SpaceSink Plumbing Kit

Under-sink plumbing is disorganized and takes up too much space, leaving no room for storage in a small trailer kitchen.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner3Medium$ implied
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47

DrainSafe Pro

A plumber improperly connected a bath waste into a washing machine standpipe causing overflow when the bath drains, and the homeowner needs to understand the correct plumbing solution.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner3Medium$ implied
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49

LoopCheck

Sewage and water backing up into dishwasher despite installing a high loop.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner4High$ implied
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44

ValveFinder Pro

Unable to locate the water shut-off valve before starting a tap replacement, risking water spillage and property damage.

PlumbingPlumbingDIY homeowner3Medium$ implied
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47

PipeShift Adjuster

A sink drain pipe is too low, requiring cutting into the cabinet, which is a makeshift solution that compromises the cabinet's integrity and aesthetics.

PlumbingPlumbingPlumber3Medium$ implied
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44

FlangeDepth Pro

Toilet flange recessed 1.3-1.8 inches below finished floor surface due to subfloor leveling and tile installation, creating uncertainty about proper sealing and risk of loosening.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner/DIYer3Medium$ implied
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52

PipeScope Pro

Homeowner has high water pressure and leaks, needs replacement of PRV and old galvanized water lines.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner4High$ implied
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42

DrainMate Connector Guide

Homeowner needs to replace a rusted metal drain pipe but unsure how to safely connect new PVC pipe to an existing clay main drain with a large, unsealed hole.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner/DIYer3Medium$ implied
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42

FlowPath Diagnoser

Low flow rate (3.2 GPM) at hose bibs severely limits sprinkler irrigation coverage despite adequate static pressure (70 PSI), likely due to undersized piping and fittings.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner3Medium$ implied
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42

BasinSeal Pro

Groundwater leaking into basement ejector pump basin around inlet pipe, causing pump to run every 30 min during rains, with risk of overflow if power fails.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner3Medium$ implied
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42

ValveVise DIY

Homeowner cannot remove old water line valves that feel seized or possibly soldered on, and needs a convenient DIY method to replace them.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner2Mild$ implied
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FlowCalibrate

New Delta faucet has a large dead zone where water does not start flowing until handle is turned halfway or more, which is inconvenient and may indicate a design flaw.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner2Mild
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42

PexPlanner Pro

Unsure whether to use a home run manifold or trunk-and-branch piping system for domestic water, and how to integrate a recirculation loop, for a self-build new construction home.

PlumbingPlumbingOwner3Medium$ implied
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44

HoseMate Adapter

Unable to connect a garden hose to kitchen faucet water supply after faucet replacement removed exposed threads.

PlumbingPlumbingResident3Medium$ implied
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42

PipePlan Pro

DIY plumber needs expert validation on a cast iron-to-PVC replacement plan for a bathroom drain and vent system, lacking confidence in the design due to plumbing code uncertainty.

PlumbingPlumbingDIY Homeowner/Plumber (Non-Professional)2Mild$ implied
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52

DrainFlow Analyzer

Toilets and shower drain experience backflow and poor flushing due to improper venting or pipe layout in a back-to-back bathroom remodel.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner/DIY Remodeler4High$ implied
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52

PEXFlow Inspector

A plumber discovered that both hot and cold supply lines to a shower valve are connected to the same red PEX tube, causing the shower to output only one temperature, and the entire PEX installation is illogical and must be redone.

PlumbingPlumbingPlumber4High$ implied
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42

PipePlanner Pro

A homeowner is unsure how to properly configure hot/cold water supply lines for a slop sink and washing machine in a repiping project.

PlumbingPlumbingHomeowner2Mild$ implied
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52

PipePlanner Pro

Homeowner or plumber needs to connect a shower, floor drain, and toilet to existing pipes under a concrete slab without breaking up more concrete.

PlumbingPlumbingOwner4High$ implied
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47

PipeSizer Pro

Need to connect two 1/2 hp sump pumps to a single 1 1/4" discharge pipe, but unsure if it's safe and effective.

PlumbingPlumbingOwner3Medium$ implied

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