Electrical contractor needs a reliable supplier for 6-inch disc lights with wet location rating and spring clips for can trim retrofit, as their preferred models keep being discontinued.

Cooper keeps discontinuing their disc light models and replacing them with incompatible versions, forcing contractors to find new brands that meet their requirements.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 26, 2026

Workarounds Described

searches forums for replacement brand recommendations
tested different models from Cooper that kept changing specs

Implied Software Gaps

Product lifecycle management platform that alerts contractors to discontinuations and suggests verified alternatives with exact spec matching

App Concept

LightSource Pro

A curated B2B marketplace and product recommendation engine for electrical contractors and home builders that tracks real-time product lifecycle and discontinuation alerts. It connects contractors to verified, in-stock alternatives for lighting products with specific specs (wet location, spring clips, etc.), ensuring compatibility and supply continuity.

Key Features

Real-time discontinuation alerts with replacement recommendations
Spec-based product search (wet location rating, spring type, size)
Supplier comparison with stock availability and pricing
Installation compatibility checker with photos and diagrams

Target Users: Electrical contractors and home builders who install 6-inch disc lights in new construction and need reliable, in-stock alternatives to discontinued models.

Revenue Model: $49/mo per contractor subscription for unlimited access; free tier with limited searches

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Cooper Halo HLC6Cooper Halo HLSCooper Halo HLC

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