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HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceEquipment Management3MediumField Technician$ implied

A water softener installer needs to adapt a 1/2" quick disconnect drain port to 3/4" PEX A tubing for a long drain run, but cannot find a suitable adapter.

Manufacturer does not offer the needed 3/4" fitting, and no commercial adapter exists for connecting 1/2" quick disconnect to 3/4" PEX A.

Opp. Score

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 17, 2026

App Concept

PlumbAdapt Pro

A mobile app and marketplace that helps field technicians find or fabricate custom plumbing and HVAC adapters on-demand. It connects technicians with local machine shops for custom fittings and provides 3D-printable adapter designs for common conversion challenges. Solves the 'adapter gap' problem where manufacturers don't provide all needed fittings.

Key Features

Custom adapter design generator for common plumbing/HVAC connections
Local machine shop network for same-day custom fabrication
3D-printable adapter library with verified designs
Manufacturer compatibility database with workaround solutions

Target Users: Field technicians and installers in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services working on residential and commercial installations

Revenue Model: Freemium with $19/mo pro tier for unlimited custom designs and priority fabrication requests, plus 10% transaction fee on custom orders

Part of App Idea

FieldTech ID & Parts Finder

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