The Wacker Neuson Element is a genuine OEM component designed for the E 1250S, E 1250P, and E 1250B Hydronic Heater series, as well as the HSH 380S and HSH 380B Hydronic Surface Heaters. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the same specifications as the original component installed at the factory. It is compatible across both LP/NG-fueled E 1250 variants and the HSH 380 series, whether configured with or without a generator, making it a practical stocking item for contractors who run multiple hydronic heating units on site.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Heat Transfer Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original specification, ensuring the element delivers consistent thermal output and withstands the sustained high-temperature cycling demands of hydronic heating applications.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to install in the same position and connect to the same fittings as the original, keeping service time to a minimum on E 1250 and HSH 380 units.
- Broad Hydronic Heater Compatibility — A single part number covers the E 1250S, E 1250P, E 1250B, HSH 380S, and HSH 380B, spanning LP and natural gas configurations with and without an onboard generator.
- Sustained Heating Output — A properly functioning element maintains the fluid temperature required to deliver steady, even heat to concrete slabs, pipes, and enclosed work areas; a degraded element results in reduced output and uneven curing or thawing conditions.
- Fuel-System Safety Compliance — As a combustion-side heating component, using the correct OEM-spec element helps ensure the unit operates within its designed pressure and temperature parameters, supporting safe operation on LP and natural gas fuel supplies.
The heating element is the core heat-generating component inside a hydronic surface heater. It converts fuel-supplied energy into thermal energy that heats the glycol-water fluid circulating through the system's hoses and blankets. When the element wears or fails, the heater loses the ability to bring fluid to operating temperature, which directly compromises concrete curing schedules, freeze protection, and cold-weather site productivity. Replacing a worn element with the correct OEM part restores full heating capacity and keeps the system operating within its rated output range.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100014256 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Element |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E 1250S Hydronic Heater, Standard, LP/NG | E1250S | 5200012354 |
| E 1250P Hydronic Heater, Premium, LP/NG | E1250P | 5200012356 |
| E 1250B Hydronic Heater, Basic, LP/NG | E1250B | 5200007613 |
| HSH 380S-Natural Gas/Propane, w/Generator | HSH380S | 5200012370 |
| HSH 380B-Natural Gas/Propane, w/o Generator | HSH380B | 5200007614 |
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