Existing drain pipe does not align with pre-molded shower pan drain hole, requiring a workaround during shower replacement.

Workarounds Described

• tried an offset drain but it’s not big enough to fit the existing pipe
• cut the pipe above the trap to lower the first 45, put in a longer pipe between the 45s to move the second 45 into the correct position
• add furring strips to the studs on the back wall of the shower to bump the pan out the correct amount

Implied Software Gaps

• AR-based plumbing alignment tool that recommends precise pipe modifications

DrainAlign Pro

DrainAlign Pro is a mobile app that uses AR to scan existing plumbing and shower pan dimensions, then calculates the optimal pipe cut and re-route plan to align drains. It generates step-by-step instructions and parts list, eliminating guesswork and trial-and-error.

Existing Solutions Mentioned