PlumbingPart Identification & Selection
PipeMatch Pro
Plumbing Part Identification & Selection App
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Opp. Score
40
Reports
15
Severity
3Medium
Trend
0%
stable
First Seen
Jun 11, 2026
App Concept
PipeMatch Pro
PipeMatch Pro is a mobile app that solves part identification and selection for plumbing by allowing users to measure pipe dimensions with their camera or manually input sizes, then instantly recommends compatible fittings, flanges, and adapters. It covers non-standard sizes rarely found in stores and provides links to purchase or local availability.
Key Features
- Visual pipe measurement using phone camera (AR) to auto-detect diameter and thread type
- Database of over 50,000 plumbing parts with compatibility rules for uncommon sizes
- Step-by-step wizard for common transitions (e.g., PEX to old galvanized, sump pump to drain)
- Store inventory checker showing local and online availability with price comparison
Target Users: DIY homeowners and professional plumbers who need to identify and select non-standard or hard-to-find plumbing parts.
Revenue Model: Freemium with in-app purchases for detailed compatibility reports; subscription for pros includes unlimited scans and priority support.
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Problem Reports (15)
ThreadMatch 90° Adapter Finder
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.
Plumbing3MediumPlumber
PipeMate ID Pro
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.
Plumbing3MediumHome DIYer / Competent JOAT
FlexTee PEX Adapter
A homeowner needs a single connector to adapt a 3/4" male hose thread (MHT) directly to PEX for a washing machine tap split, but no such fitting exists, requiring multiple adapters and sourcing challenges.
Plumbing3MediumHomeowner / DIYer
PipeSnap FitFinder
Unable to find a toilet flange that fits a pipe with 4" outer diameter and 3.5" inner diameter, creating a blockage in flooring installation.
Plumbing3MediumHomeowner/DIYer
PlumbFinder
A homeowner needs to identify the correct plumbing fitting to connect a 3/4 female outlet to a water feed and determine if a self-sealing (non-welded) option exists.
Plumbing2MildHomeowner
PipeFit Finder
Homeowner needs a proper fitting to connect a 1.5" sump pump discharge pipe into a 4" drainage line, without resorting to a makeshift solution like drilling and putty.
Plumbing3MediumHomeowner
PipeFit Pro
Uncertainty about the existence and suitability of brass compression fittings for 1" poly pipe in a long well-to-pumphouse water line installation.
Plumbing2MildHomeowner or DIY Installer
CopperFit Finder
Cannot find push-to-connect shutoff valves that fit 1/2" OD copper pipe (3/8" CTS) for a basement bathroom plumbing project.
Plumbing3MediumDIY/homeowner
PipeFit Finder Pro
Unable to find a clean out plug that fits a non-standard sized pipe, with standard 2" and 3" plugs being either too small or too large.
Plumbing3MediumDIY Homeowner
PipeMatch Pro
A homeowner needs to install a water filter on 70-year-old galvanized pipe but cannot figure out which adapters (IP/NPT) to use with PEX due to conflicting information, incorrect search results, and difficulty working with old threaded joints.
Plumbing3MediumDIY Homeowner
PipeStock Pro
Plumbers lack a standardized, mobile tool to quickly identify and locate the right spare parts and fittings for common plumbing repairs.
Plumbing3MediumPlumber
PipePuzzle Pro
Unable to determine the correct drain collar size when threads have ambiguous diameter, leading to trial-and-error purchases.
Plumbing2MildDIY Homeowner or Plumber
PEXPart Finder
Unable to find a 45 degree elbow fitting for 3/4 PEX-A pipe, causing difficulty in completing plumbing installation.
Plumbing3MediumPlumber
PlumbMate Pro
A plumber is unsure whether to replace corroded steel sink traps with plastic or coated steel, lacking guidance on material selection for long-term durability.
Plumbing2MildPlumber
ThreadMatch Adapter Finder
Difficulty finding a 1/2 NPSM female to 3/4 NPT male adapter to connect service valves to a tankless water heater with mismatched fittings.
Plumbing4HighDIY Homeowner / Installer
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