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Plumbing, Electrical, or other field servicePlumbing, Electrical, or other field service3MediumHomeowner$ implied

Homeowner needs a reliable, adjustable connector to join dissimilar pipe sizes (1.5" PVC to 4" corrugated) without leaking when both horizontal and vertical flow converge.

Existing fittings (PVC Wye or 90° Tee) don't provide the correct angle for horizontal drainage, while the corrugated tee is adjustable but leaks at the horizontal section due to water pooling.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 28, 2026

Workarounds Described

uses tile tape to try to seal leaking corrugated tee
considered digging a separate ditch to run parallel pipe

App Concept

DrainFlex Universal Connector

A fully adjustable, leak-proof pipe coupler that joins dissimilar pipe materials and sizes (e.g., 1.5" PVC to 4" corrugated) with a built-in sealing gasket and adjustable angle locking mechanism. It prevents water pooling and handles simultaneous vertical and horizontal flow without requiring a separate ditch.

Key Features

Adjustable angle from 0° to 45° with locking pins
Rubber gasket seal for leak-proof connection
Works with PVC, corrugated, and cast iron of varying diameters
Built-in flow diverter to prevent pooling at junctions
Tool-free installation with cam-lock levers

Target Users: Homeowners and handymen performing DIY drainage repairs, typically working with sump pump discharge and downspout systems on single-family homes.

Revenue Model: $19.99 per unit at hardware retailers and online; bulk pricing for contractors at $12.99/unit

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Fernco rubber adaptercorrugated tee adaptertile tapePVC Wye Tee90° Tee

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