The Wacker Neuson Capacitor is a genuine OEM component designed for the HX100 Heat Exchanger and the Pureheat Hydronic Heater series, including oil burner, gas burner, and diesel-fired configurations. As a direct OEM replacement, this capacitor is manufactured to the exact electrical specifications required by these hydronic heating systems, ensuring correct motor start and run performance from the first cycle. Confirmed fitment covers the HX100 Heat Exchanger and all Pureheat Hydronic Heater variants. Keep a spare on hand to avoid unexpected heating system downtime on cold-weather jobsites.
Key Features
- Correct Electrical Specification — Genuine OEM capacitor matched to the exact capacitance and voltage rating required by Wacker Neuson hydronic heating systems, ensuring proper motor energization on every start.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to the original mounting configuration and terminal connections of the HX100 and Pureheat series, so installation is straightforward with no improvisation needed.
- Broad Pureheat Compatibility — Fits the HX100 Heat Exchanger and Pureheat Hydronic Heaters in oil burner, gas burner, and diesel variants, covering the full Pureheat product family.
- Sustained Burner Motor Performance — A healthy capacitor delivers the torque the burner motor needs to reach operating speed quickly and run steadily; a failed capacitor causes hard starts, motor overheating, or a complete no-start condition.
- Electrical Safety Assurance — Using the correct OEM-rated capacitor protects the burner motor and associated electrical components from overcurrent stress caused by an under-spec or mismatched substitute.
A capacitor in a hydronic heater supplies the phase-shift current that allows the single-phase burner motor to start and maintain its operating speed. Without a functioning capacitor, the motor lacks the starting torque to spin up, leading to a stalled or overheating motor and a heating system that fails to fire. When a capacitor degrades or fails, symptoms typically include a motor that hums but does not start, intermittent burner shutdowns, or a complete loss of heat output — all of which point to the need for prompt capacitor replacement to restore reliable heating operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168651 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168651 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Capacitor |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HX100 Heat Exchanger | HX100 | 5000620432 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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