The Wacker Neuson Thermal Switch is a genuine OEM component designed for the PS3 2200 and PS3 1500 submersible pumps. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact specifications of the original switch installed at the factory, ensuring a straight drop-in replacement with no guesswork. Confirmed fitment covers the PS3 2200 and PS3 1500 series, making the the correct choice for operators servicing these submersible units.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Temperature Accuracy — Manufactured to the exact trip-point specification of the original, so the switch opens and closes at the correct thermal threshold — not an approximation.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting configuration and electrical connection of the PS3-series submersible pump, allowing straightforward installation without adapters or modification.
- Confirmed PS3-Series Fitment — Verified for the PS3 2200 and PS3 1500 submersible pump models, covering multiple machine configurations within the PS3 family.
- Protects the Motor Under Load — A correctly functioning thermal switch cuts power before motor windings overheat, preventing permanent motor damage during demanding pumping conditions.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — As a primary over-temperature protection device in a submersible pump, using an OEM-spec switch ensures the protection circuit responds as the machine was engineered to expect.
A thermal switch is the pump motor's built-in temperature safeguard. It continuously monitors motor temperature and automatically interrupts the electrical circuit if the motor exceeds a safe operating threshold — protecting the windings from heat-related failure during extended or demanding pump cycles. When the motor cools to a safe level, the switch resets and allows normal operation to resume. A faulty or out-of-spec thermal switch can either fail to protect the motor during an overheat event, leading to winding burnout, or nuisance-trip prematurely, interrupting pumping operations unnecessarily. Replacing a worn switch with the correct OEM part restores the thermal protection circuit to its original design intent.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000150567 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0150567 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Thermal Switch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 2200 | PS32200 | 5000009119 |
| PS3 1500 | PS31500 | 5000009117, 5000009118 |
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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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