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Using Inventory for parts with "partial" usage (less than 1 unit per work order)

  • January 5, 2025
  • 1 reply
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Curious how folks are addressing using the inventory system to track usage of supplies that would require “less than 1 unit” per work order completed. 

Here is an example: Condensate pan/drain cleaner used on mid season mini split maintenance. I buy the bottles by the quart and always like to have at least a couple around. Issue is, might only use ¼ of a quart per mini split head. 

1. Is there a way to handle this in MaintainX

2. Or am I just over thinking this getting that granular with the tracking of inventory..

1 reply

  • Emerging Technician
  • December 8, 2025

We have the same issue with items, many items are bought in bulk and then given out (oil, antifreeze, hose, etc.) Sorry this is not an answer but just wanted to say that someone else has the same issue.