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Electrical, or other field serviceDiagnostics & Troubleshooting3MediumContractor$ implied

An electrical contractor needs to understand how a vintage Touchplate lighting system from the 1950s is wired in order to propose a modern Vantage system upgrade.

No accessible documentation or community resource exists for reverse-engineering deprecated 1950s Touchplate wiring schematics, forcing contractors to rely on ad-hoc guesses or extensive on-site investigation.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

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Apr 28, 2026

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A searchable database of legacy electrical system diagrams that can be accessed on-site via mobile device

App Concept

VintageWiring Decoder

A mobile app that uses augmented reality and a crowdsourced database of legacy electrical system diagrams to help contractors identify and map obsolete wiring (e.g., Touchplate, BX, Knob-and-Tube) on-site. Snap a photo of the panel, and the app overlays likely connection paths and cross-references relay panel locations.

Key Features

AR overlay of wiring paths based on panel photo analysis
Crowdsourced repository of legacy system diagrams and field notes
Step-by-step disconnection and reconnection guides for safe decommissioning
Integration with lighting control brands (e.g., Vantage, Lutron) to suggest compatible equipment

Target Users: Licensed electrical contractors and low-voltage specialists in the USA working on system upgrades in pre-1970s residential buildings

Revenue Model: $14.99 per wiring schematic unlock or $49/mo professional subscription with unlimited access

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