{"product_id":"general-pump-100680-thermal-relief-valve-1-2-mpt-190-f-for-pressure-washers","title":"General Pump 100680 Thermal Relief Valve – 1\/2\" MPT, 190°F for Pressure Washers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Pump 100680 Thermal Relief Valve – 1\/2\" MPT, 190°F for Pressure Washers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect your pressure washer pump from excessive heat with the \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Pump 100680 Thermal Relief Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" Male NPT connection\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e190°F temperature rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, this valve provides automatic protection against excessively hot water within the pump and bypass system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen water temperature reaches the valve's operating point, the thermal relief valve opens to discharge hot water, allowing cooler incoming water to enter the pump and helping prevent heat-related damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e General Pump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100680\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal Relief Valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" Male NPT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot water pressure washers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold water pressure washers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial cleaning equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure washer pump systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnloader bypass systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e190°F temperature rating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2\" Male NPT connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatically relieves excessively hot water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps protect pump seals, packings, and O-rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce heat-related pump damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic operation requires no adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine General Pump component\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a pressure washer operates with the trigger gun closed, the unloader may place the pump into bypass and recirculate water. If the machine remains in bypass too long, the recirculating water can become extremely hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thermal relief valve provides an additional layer of protection by opening when the water reaches its specified temperature. Hot water is discharged, allowing cooler water to enter the pump and reduce the internal temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive pump temperature can contribute to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamaged seals and O-rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremature packing wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater leaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced pump life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCostly pump repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnnecessary equipment downtime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thermal relief valve is a small and inexpensive component that can help prevent much more expensive pressure washer pump damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e190°F model has a higher temperature rating than common 145°F thermal relief valves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always match the replacement valve's connection size and temperature rating to the requirements of your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Pump 100680 Thermal Relief Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dependable replacement for pressure washer systems requiring a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" MPT connection and 190°F temperature rating\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure whether your machine requires a 145°F or 190°F thermal relief valve? 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