Field ServiceSourcing & Procurement3MediumPlumber$ implied

Unable to find a 3-way transfer valve that covers three separate holes for a shower system feeding three shower heads.

Existing transfer valves only cover one or two holes, not three as needed for this specific setup.

Opp. Score

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 9, 2026

App Concept

TriFlow 3-Way Valve Finder

A specialized sourcing platform that helps plumbers quickly find multi-outlet valves (3-way+). Users can input hole configuration, and the system searches across suppliers to match exact dimensions. Saves hours of manual searching.

Key Features

Search by number of outlets and hole spacing
Supplier database with real-time inventory
Photo-based part matching
Alternative part suggestions

Target Users: Plumbers and HVAC technicians searching for rare or custom plumbing parts

Revenue Model: Freemium with $9.99 per part lookup or $49/mo for unlimited searches

Existing Solutions Mentioned

transfer valves (1 or 2 way)

Part of App Idea

Plumber lacks a single-valve solution with three functions—temperature, water balance between two showerheads, and on/off—requiring use of two separate valves instead.

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