About Plumbing Booster

Plumbing Booster is a professional plumbing engineering software application that automates pipe sizing, drainage design, pump selection, water heater sizing, tank sizing, and riser diagram generation. It is designed for plumbing engineers, MEP consultants, and design professionals who need code-compliant calculations and professional documentation. The software supports IPC (International Plumbing Code), UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code), NSPC (National Standard Plumbing Code), and ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) standards. It works fully offline on Windows 10+ and Android devices.

Developer

Plumbing Booster is developed by Mahmod Sohsah, a plumbing engineer based in Shirbin, Dakahlia, Egypt. The software is built with engineering-grade calculation accuracy and is designed to produce submission-ready professional documentation for plumbing engineering projects.

  • Email: [email protected]
  • WhatsApp: +20 1096446818
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahmodsohsah/
  • Website: https://plumbingbooster.com

Modules and Features

Plumbing Booster includes the following modules:

Domestic Water Pipe Sizing Available

Automated pipe sizing using IPC, UPC, or NSPC tables with velocity-based and Hunter curve methods.

  • Multi-Code Pipe Sizing: IPC table-based, UPC, NSPC, and velocity-based pipe sizing with automatic WSFU-to-flow conversion. Supports PPR, PP-RCT, HDPE, Copper, CPVC, UPVC, and PEX materials.
  • Pressure Analysis: IPC Table 604.3 fixture pressure requirements with static head, friction loss (Hazen-Williams), water meter sizing, and pipe roughness factors.
  • Multi-System & Multi-Floor: Multiple water supply systems per project with shared global floors, per-system wet areas, separate cold and hot water branch sizing, and per-floor riser assignments.
  • Material-Aware Sizing: Pipe series selection (PN10 SDR 11, PN20 SDR 7.4, etc.) with automatic inner diameter calculation, velocity compliance checks, and material-specific friction coefficients.

Drainage System Design Available

Sanitary, storm, and chemical drainage design with IPC and UPC sizing tables.

  • Sanitary Drainage: One-pipe and two-pipe sanitary systems with IPC/UPC fixture unit loading, horizontal pipe slope from IPC Table 704.1, and linked domestic-water wet areas.
  • Storm Drainage: Storm exposed areas, leaders, gutters, and secondary drainage with rainfall intensity calculations and area flow summaries.
  • Chemical Drainage: Chemical waste piping with code-compliant material selection and sizing, separate from sanitary systems.

Water Heaters Design Available

Storage, tankless, boiler, and heat pump water heater selection and sizing.

  • Smart Heater Selection: B2 auto-staging with N+1 redundancy, catalog-based selection from AO Smith and other manufacturers, and generic sizing modes with peak-window analysis.
  • ASHRAE Sizing Methods: ASHRAE HVAC Applications Table 13 (default), Table 16, and Table 15 as standalone selectable methods, with manual design flow input support.

Pumps & Pump Selection Available

Booster, sump, transfer, recirculation, and stormwater pump sizing with system curves.

  • Booster Pump Sizing: Pressure-deficiency analysis with governing scenario selection, TDH breakdown, source-linked duty points from Domestic Water, and pressure-zone awareness.
  • Sump & Sewage Pumps: Basin sizing, cycle-time checks, scenario-based flow calculations, ASPE Volume 2 sump/ejector review, and fire sprinkler drain support.
  • System Curves & PDF Reports: Total-system and per-duty-pump curve plotting with flow/head verification tables, engineering-first summary with head breakdown and advisories.
  • Computed Friction Mode: Hazen-Williams friction-loss engine with IPC Appendix E fitting equivalent lengths, per-entry source provenance, and per-segment flow analysis. Manual friction mode preserved as fallback.

Water Supply Tanks & Vessels Available

Potable storage, fire water (NFPA 22), expansion, and pressure tank sizing.

  • Potable Atmospheric Tanks: Autonomy-hours × average demand baseline plus multiple candidate sizing methods, with tank supply source selection (water tanker, network, or both).
  • Fire Water (NFPA 22): NFPA 22-compliant fire water tank sizing with dedicated and combined configurations.

Drainage Tanks & Interceptors Beta

Grease, oil/sand, and other drainage tank and interceptor sizing.

  • Interceptor Sizing: Grease interceptors, oil/sand separators, and other drainage tanks sized per code requirements and fixture load.

Riser Diagrams Available

Interactive SVG riser diagrams with hydraulic analysis and professional export.

  • Auto-Generated Riser Diagrams: SVG diagrams with floor labels, elevation annotations, pipe sizing, flow direction arrows, wet area boxes, and professional color-coded line weights.
  • Export & Print: SVG and PNG export with zoom controls, grid toggles, and dimension annotations, plus PDF integration with content-bounds-aware export.

Professional PDF Reports Available

One-click comprehensive PDF reports with project branding, logos, and calculations.

  • Comprehensive PDF Reports: Cover page with company, client, and additional logos, project images, calculation tables, riser diagrams, and code references.
  • Project Branding: Company, client, and additional logos with custom titles, project images with aspect ratio preservation, and dynamic layout adjustment.

Global Unit Converter Available

Standalone utility window with per-quantity unit preferences and comprehensive conversions.

  • Comprehensive Conversions: Convert pressure, flow, volume, temperature, length, and more with per-category favorites and recent units, in a standalone Electron window.
  • Per-Quantity Preferences: Choose preferred units for each quantity type independently — not just a metric/imperial toggle. Workspace-level preferences with backward compatibility.

Supported Plumbing Codes

  • IPC (International Plumbing Code) — Pipe sizing tables (Appendix E), fixture pressure requirements (Table 604.3), WSFU conversion (Table E103.3(3)), friction loss charts (Figures E103.3(4-7)), fitting equivalent lengths, water meter sizing
  • UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code) — Table 703.2 drainage sizing, Appendix C building drains/sewers (Table C 304.2), horizontal fixture branches and stacks (Table C 304.3), fixture unit tables
  • NSPC (National Standard Plumbing Code) — Fixture unit tables and pipe sizing
  • ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) — Volume 2 sump data, Volume 3 sewage lift-station data
  • ASHRAE — HVAC Applications Chapter 51 Tables 13, 15, 16 for water heater sizing
  • NFPA 22 — Fire water tank sizing standard (2023 edition)

Engineering Methodology

WSFU Conversion

Water Supply Fixture Units (WSFU) are converted to flow rates (GPM or L/s) using official code tables. The software automatically selects the correct conversion based on the chosen plumbing code and system type (flush tank vs flushometer). For example, IPC Table E103.3(3) provides demand vs. fixture unit relationships for both flush tank and flushometer systems, covering up to 5000 WSFU with interpolation for intermediate values.

Pipe Sizing Methods

  • IPC Table Method (E104.1): Uses official IPC pipe sizing tables with material-specific inner diameter calculation, velocity compliance checking (4-8 ft/s), and water meter sizing per Table E104.1
  • UPC Table Method: Uses UPC fixture unit and pipe sizing tables for drainage and water supply
  • Velocity-Based Method: Configurable velocity limits (default 4-8 ft/s or 1.2-2.4 m/s) with Hazen-Williams friction loss calculations using material-specific C-factors (smooth, fairly smooth, fairly rough, rough pipe materials)

Pressure Analysis

  • IPC Table 604.3 fixture pressure requirements (8 psi for standard fixtures, 20 psi for tank-type water closets, 25 psi for flushometer urinals, 35-45 psi for flushometer water closets)
  • Static head loss: 0.433 psi per foot of elevation (with metric conversion support)
  • Hazen-Williams friction losses with material-specific C-factors
  • Safety factor: 1.2x multiplier for conservative design
  • Automatic recommendations for booster pumps when pressure is inadequate (0-10 psi deficit: consider booster pump; 10-20 psi: install booster system; >20 psi: high-pressure booster or redesign)

Supported Pipe Materials

PPR (PN10 SDR 11, PN20 SDR 7.4), PP-RCT, HDPE (PE80, PE100, PE100-RC with SDR selection), Copper, CPVC (Schedule 40/80, Corzan Schedule 80), UPVC (ASTM D1785 Schedule 40/80), PEX

Pricing

Plumbing Booster offers four pricing plans. All plans include all modules and all plumbing codes. A 28-day free trial is available with no credit card required.

  • Free Trial: $0/28 days — Full access to all features. No credit card required.
  • Monthly: $5/month — Flexible monthly subscription with full features.
  • Yearly: $40/year — Best value — save 33% compared to monthly.
  • Perpetual: $200/one-time — Lifetime license — pay once, use forever.

Platform and Privacy

  • Platforms: Windows 10 or later (desktop app), Android (mobile app)
  • Offline: Fully offline-first — all calculations, code tables, and features work without internet
  • Privacy: No project data is transmitted to any server. Only anonymous license metadata is sent for license validation.
  • Devices: Up to 3 desktop + 2 mobile devices per license (1 desktop + 1 mobile during trial)
  • Offline tokens: 30 days for subscriptions, 365 days for perpetual licenses

Frequently Asked Questions

Product

What is Plumbing Booster?

Plumbing Booster is a professional plumbing engineering software that automates pipe sizing, drainage design, pump selection, water heater sizing, and report generation. It supports IPC, UPC, and NSPC plumbing codes and works offline on Windows and Android.

What modules are included?

All plans include: Domestic Water Supply, Drainage System, Water Heaters, Pumps & Pump Selection, Water Supply Tanks, Riser Diagrams, PDF Reports, and a Global Unit Converter.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Plumbing Booster is offline-first. All calculations, code tables, and features work without an internet connection. No project data is transmitted to any server.

Platform

Which platforms are supported?

Plumbing Booster runs on Windows 10 or later (desktop app) and Android (mobile app). Both are included with your license.

Can I use it on multiple devices?

Each license allows up to 3 desktop devices and 2 mobile devices to be active simultaneously. You can deactivate a device and activate a new one if you change hardware.

Is there a web version?

Plumbing Booster is a native desktop and mobile application. A web portal for account management is planned for the future but the core engineering tools remain native for offline performance.

Trial

How long is the free trial?

The free trial lasts 28 days with full access to all features. No credit card is required to start.

What happens after the trial ends?

After 28 days, you can subscribe to continue using the software. Your project data is preserved and ready when you subscribe.

Can I extend my trial?

Trial extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact us if you need more time to evaluate.

Billing

How much does Plumbing Booster cost?

Plumbing Booster is $5/month, $40/year (save 33%), or $200 for a lifetime perpetual license. All plans include all modules and features. The yearly and perpetual plans include priority support and early access to new features.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You will retain access until the end of your billing period.

Do you offer refunds?

Refund requests are considered case-by-case within 14 days of purchase. Contact us with your situation.

Is there a perpetual license?

Yes! You can purchase a lifetime perpetual license for $200 (one-time payment). This includes all modules, 3 desktop + 2 mobile devices, and a 365-day offline activation token. No recurring payments.

Licensing

How does licensing work?

Licenses are device-based using a keypair identity system. You can activate up to 3 desktop devices and 2 mobile devices. Offline tokens allow continued use without internet for up to 30 days (365 days for perpetual licenses).

Can I transfer my license to a new computer?

Yes. Deactivate the license on your old device, then activate it on the new one. If your old device is unavailable, contact support for assistance.

Privacy

Does Plumbing Booster send my data anywhere?

No. Plumbing Booster is offline-first. Your project data stays on your device. Only anonymous license metadata is transmitted for license validation.

Do you use analytics?

This website uses Google Analytics to understand traffic and download trends. The desktop app does not include any analytics tracking — your project data stays on your device.

Support

How do I get support?

Email us at [email protected], message us on WhatsApp at +20 1096446818, or connect on LinkedIn. Yearly subscribers receive priority support.

Where can I learn how to use the software?

Visit our Academy page for video tutorials and walkthroughs, and our Documentation page for methodology references and calculation guides.

Engineering

Which plumbing codes are supported?

Plumbing Booster supports IPC (International Plumbing Code), UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code), and NSPC (National Standard Plumbing Code). You can switch between codes per project.

How does WSFU conversion work?

WSFU (Water Supply Fixture Units) are converted to flow rates using official code tables: IPC Table E103.3(3), UPC tables, and NSPC tables. The software automatically selects the correct conversion based on your chosen code and system type (flush tank vs flushometer).

What pipe sizing methods are available?

IPC table-based sizing (using official IPC pipe sizing tables), UPC table-based sizing, and velocity-based sizing with configurable velocity limits and material-specific calculations.

How are pressure requirements calculated?

Pressure analysis uses IPC Table 604.3 fixture pressure requirements, static head loss (0.433 psi/ft), Hazen-Williams friction losses with material-specific C-factors, and a 1.2x safety factor.

What pump types are supported?

Booster pumps (with pressure-deficiency analysis and governing scenario selection), sump pumps (with basin sizing and cycle-time checks), transfer/fill pumps, hot water recirculation pumps, and stormwater pumps.

What water heater sizing methods are available?

ASHRAE 2019 HVAC Applications Chapter 51 Table 13 (primary), Table 16 (standalone), and Table 15 (standalone with manual design flow input). B2 auto-staging with optional N+1 redundancy and catalog-based selection.

Can I use custom or non-code-listed fixtures?

Yes. Custom equipment entries respect your entered WSFU or flow values as authoritative. The software does not convert or reinterpret custom fixture data.

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