The GURU PC valve provides passenger car freeze protection for on-board kitchens and bathrooms.

The GURU technology you trust to protect your locomotives from freeze damage could be protecting your passenger cars, too!

Any passenger car that has a water bearing system, typically for toilets or kitchens, is in danger of suffering freeze damage during the winter months. Water in non-operating cars can easily burst pipes and tanks, taking the car out of service and resulting in expensive and lengthy repairs.

To protect your investments and equipment, ThermOmegaTech offers the GURU PC valve, a thermostatic, self-modulating freeze protection valve for passenger train cars.

Installed in a passenger car’s water bearing system, the GURU PC continually senses the ambient air temperature outside of the car. When the temperature falls to the valve’s set-point, it opens and drains the system before the water can freeze, preventing thousands of dollars in damage from a dip in temperature.

When the passenger car is restarted, the valve reheats and automatically modulates closed, allowing for the tank to be refilled with water. This valve takes the worry out of passenger car freeze protection, no matter how cold the weather becomes.

Refill and start-up time can be shortened by using the GURU PC  valve with Heater Assembly. After the GURU PC has opened and drained the system and power is returned to the car, the heater assembly activates and heats the valve, quickly returning it to a closed position so that the tank can be refilled with cold water, after which the car can be returned to service.

The GURU PC valve is easy to install and has a high flow design for rapid draining of your passenger cars. With no power requirements for the valve to operate, there are minimal maintenance requirements. The GURU PC is NSF 61 certified for use in potable water systems and has been shock and vibration tested by a third party to ensure that, no matter where your trains go, the GURU PC will always be along for the ride.

For a worry-free winter, trust the GURU PC to keep your passenger cars running on time all winter long.

Water Bearing Systems Most Likely To Freeze.

Consider the following two questions:

1. Which systems use water in your facility? Water supply lines, condensate systems, piping, and safety showers probably come to mind.

2. What happens if those systems freeze? Interrupted systems, overheated equipment, and dangerous working conditions are all possible.

If water-bearing systems are left unprotected, the first cold front could make these worst-case scenarios a reality. Even heat-traced systems are at risk for freezing should electric tracing malfunction.

To ensure that your equipment and processes remain operational all winter long, consider implementing the HAT/FP automatic freeze protection valve.

Safety Shower & Face/Eyewash Stations

Exposed water lines on safety shower and face/eyewash stations are often left unprotected from freezing conditions. Installed at the lowest point on a safety station, the HAT/FP automatically bleeds cold water to prevent freezing and maintain safe working conditions for employees (as well as OSHA compliance).

 

Condensate Systems

An unavoidable by-product of steam heated processes, steam condensate is often recaptured for reuse. As such, steam condensate return lines are omnipresent in production facilities. The HAT/FP guards these often-lengthy return lines from costly damages due to freezing temperatures.

 

Water Supply Lines

Often located in non-temperature controlled environments, water supply lines are particularly vulnerable to cold weather. The HAT/FP valve automatically opens to drain cooled water and closes when warm water back fills to conserve water, eliminating the cost of human error associated with manual freeze valves.

 

Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A., our valves are constructed with stainless-steel for a guaranteed long service life protecting your investments.

No heat tracing system is infallible, and it snows in Hawaii from time to time. For a worry-free winter, implement the HAT/FP freeze protection valve.

For more information on our products and their additional industrial applications, we invite you to visit our website.

The GURU Rebuild Program – keeping your freeze protection functioning at peak performance all winter long.

How old are your GURUs? A simple question, but one that many maintenance managers may not know the answer to.

The GURU Plug relies on a paraffin wax actuator to “pop” and drain water tanks before freeze damage can occur in cold weather. As the GURU ages, there is a tendency for it to lose a small amount of stroke. While this would never compromise your freeze protection, it can eventually lead to nuisance dumping above the valve’s set-point.

To avoid this, we recommend replacing your GURU Plugs every 18-24 months and developed the GURU Rebuild Program to provide an economical and green way to do so.

The GURU Rebuild Program restores used GURU plugs to full functionality. After being sent in to our factory, each plug is disassembled, cleaned, checked, and its interior components are replaced. Each refurbished valve goes through our standard testing procedure to confirm correct operation before being returned to the customer.

Rebuild Program Benefits

Undeniably the most beneficial part of the program, GURU Plugs are processed and returned in like-new condition for about half the cost of a new valve. This has proven to be a significant cost-savings option for locomotive operators who may have hundreds of GURUs installed at once.

An additional program benefit is what it generates less of – waste. Instead of simply trashing used GURUs that are nuisance dumping and purchasing a new one, the rebuild program recycles the majority of the valve’s components. This reduces overall environmental impact, so you can feel good knowing that we at ThermOmegaTech® are protecting both your investments and the planet.

How To Determine Your GURU Plug’s Age

Not sure how old your GURU Plug is? Our valves have a yearly-rotated color cap to easily identify the year it was sold. In addition, each cap is laser marked on the top with it’s month and year of manufacture. As per the below color cap chart, if your GURU isn’t red or white, it’s time to send them back!

For more information on the GURU Rebuild Program, we invite you to visit our website at: www.thermomegatech.com/guru-rebuild-program.

As always, thank you for your continued support.

In warmer months, the sun can easily overheat external water carrying pipes, resulting in emergency safety showers and face/eyewash stations being supplied with dangerously hot scalding water.

To avoid scalding or a dangerous chemical reaction, the HAT/SP scald protection valve monitors and drains overheated water from safety stations to protect workers.

Installed in-line, the HAT/SP monitors ambient or fluid temperatures. When the valve’s internal thermostatic actuator senses that the temperature has reached 98°F (36.7°C), the valve will automatically modulate open and drain. Once the back-filling water temperature has fallen to 95°F (35°C), the valve closes to conserve water.

HAT/SP Scald Protection Valve

Designed and manufactured in the USA, the HAT/SP functions mechanically and does not require a source of electricity to operate.

For more information on the HAT/SP scald protection valve and other products that we offer, click here to visit our website.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

The GURU® Plug protects millions of dollars in railroad equipment every year and is the North American standard for locomotive freeze protection.

To keep your valves functioning at optimal levels and prevent nuisance dumping as the GURU® ages, ThermOmegaTech® recommends replacing them every 18-24 months.The GURU® Rebuild Program offers an economical and efficient way to do so.

Here are frequently asked questions about the GURU® Rebuild Program:

Q1: Where should I send the used GURU® Plugs to?
A1: Send them to our headquarters at:

                ThermOmegaTech, Inc.
                353 Ivyland Road
                Warminster, PA 18974 USA

Q2: Do I need an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)?
A2: No. Simply send a copy of the rebuild program purchase order.

Q3: How quickly will I get the GURU® Plugs back?
Q3: Depends on quantity. Orders with 50 or less plugs will be processed upon receipt of the PO by our UTEX program and returned to the customer within a week. For orders with 51+ plugs our factory will wait to receive the GURU® cores and then process the order with the same 1-week lead time.

Q4: Will the refurbished GURU®s work the same as a brand new one?
Q4: Absolutely! Every valve processed through the GURU® Rebuild Program is disassembled, cleaned, checked, and has its interior components replaced. The refurbished valve then goes through our standard testing procedure to confirm full functionality before being returned to you.

For more information on the program, click here.