Plumber lacks specialized tools to remove hubs from pipes without damaging the pipe and to ream out inside-pipe fittings like toilet flanges, requiring manual notching.

Existing hub savers allow saving the hub but not removing it while keeping the pipe intact, and no purpose-built reamer exists for removing inside-pipe flanges without notching.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 26, 2026

Workarounds Described

uses hub savers but can't remove hub while keeping pipe
notches inside pipe to remove toilet flange

App Concept

PipeSaver Pro

A dual-purpose tool system that includes an external pipe saver for hub removal and an internal pipe reamer for extracting flanges and fittings from inside pipes. Saves time and pipe material compared to manual notching or cutting.

Key Features

External hub removal tool that grips and twists off hubs without damaging pipe surface
Internal reamer with adjustable depth stop for clean removal of flanges and fittings
Interchangeable heads for different pipe sizes and fitting types
Durable steel construction with ergonomic handle for leverage

Target Users: Professional plumbers and pipefitters in residential and commercial plumbing, especially those replacing toilets or repairing cast iron pipe systems.

Revenue Model: $129 one-time purchase for the full kit, with replacement heads at $19 each.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

hub savers

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