PipeMatch: Fitting Finder

GradeMate Pipe Support

Apprentice plumber needs a better method to maintain pipe grade when digging, as lifting the pipe causes dirt to fall underneath and lose the grade, creating extra work.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service2MildApprentice

TriCorner 90

Unable to find a copper 3-way corner 90 fitting, requiring workarounds like using a tee and elbow which adds extra solder joints and uses more materials.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service2MildPlumber or HVAC Technician

SlimReach Toolset

Cannot access a tight tap fixture to replace leaking washers because tile protrudes too far for standard adjustable spanner.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service2MildPlumber

MicroTube Cutter Pro

Small copper tubing with narrow walls gets deformed when cut with a standard tubing cutter, and no reamer can fit inside to clean the edge.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service3MediumTechnician

SnipPocket

A field worker needs a compact tin snip for quick cuts without carrying full sheet metal tools.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service2MildField Technician

SafeInstall Check

A contractor is uncomfortable installing an unsafe-looking water heater upgrade due to poor instructions and safety concerns.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service4HighPlumber / Installer

PipeFit OverSize

Unable to find standard fittings that fit baseboard heat copper piping with a slightly oversized outer diameter.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service3MediumPlumber or HVAC technician

LockTight Arm

Unable to keep an arm tight and facing down without it loosening and leaking.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service3MediumTechnician

TightFit PEX Expander

A plumber is struggling to repair a pex pipe leak in a tight space because his manual expansion tool is too large to access the area, and he lacks the right fittings, forcing him to consider calling a professional.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service4HighPlumber

TightSpot Wrench

Home DIYer needs specialized plumbing hand tools to access and tighten nuts in awkward spaces under sinks.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service3MediumSolo DIYer

ReclaimMate Pro

Apprentice HVAC technician needs a reliable, cost-effective gas reclaim machine that won't break after a few uses.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service3MediumApprentice

PipeMate Solo

Solo plumber needs a way to insert long PVC pipes into fittings without a helper, using a makeshift rope and hook system.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service3MediumApprentice Plumber

DrainSnap Adapter Finder

User needs to extend a washing machine drain pipe to reach a floor drain but cannot find the correct adapter or connection method.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service3MediumHomeowner

ToolSwap Advisor

Worker looking for recommendations on snips brand and whether to use offset snips for residential service work.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service2MildField Technician

StubRigid Pro

Plumbers need a better solution for transitioning PEX to rigid copper stub outs during sink rough-ins to avoid flimsy PEX sticking out of the wall.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field service2MildPlumber

PipeMatch: Fitting Finder

PipeMatch: Fitting Finder

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