PlumbingPlumbing, Electrical, or other field service2MildHomeowner or DIYer$ implied

A user needs to adapt a 1.25" NPT threaded fitting to a 1.5" hose barb but cannot find the correct adapter, requiring them to consider replacing the entire 90-degree fitting.

No readily available adapter exists to connect 1.25" NPT threads to a 1.5" hose barb, forcing users to replace the discharge fitting entirely.

Opp. Score

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 6, 2026

Implied Software Gaps

App that uses image recognition to identify thread and barb sizes and suggests the correct adapter

App Concept

FittingFinder

A mobile app that helps plumbers and DIYers identify the correct adapter or fitting for any plumbing connection. Users input thread sizes, pipe diameters, and connection types, and the app returns compatible adapters, part numbers, and purchase links. It eliminates guesswork and trips to hardware stores.

Key Features

Visual recognition: snap a photo of the fitting, app suggests sizes using AR
Database of thread standards (NPT, BSP, etc.) and hose barb sizes
Cross-reference adapter catalog with buy links
Step-by-step installation guides for common conversions

Target Users: DIY homeowners and plumbers encountering non-standard fitting conversions

Revenue Model: Freemium: free for basic size matching, $4.99/month for full catalog and AR features

Part of App Idea

A user needs to adapt a 1.25" NPT threaded fitting to a 1.5" hose barb but cannot find the correct adapter, requiring them to consider replacing the entire 90-degree fitting.

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