The Wacker Neuson Dashpot Gauge is a genuine OEM component designed for the Pureheat Hydronic Heater and Hydronic Air Heater series, including oil burner, gas burner, and diesel-fired configurations. As a direct factory replacement, this gauge is sourced to the same specification as the original, ensuring it integrates correctly with your heating system without adaptation. Wacker Neuson genuine OEM parts carry the assurance of full manufacturer traceability, making the benchmark replacement for any Pureheat unit requiring gauge service.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Pressure Accuracy — Manufactured to the exact calibration range required for Pureheat hydronic heating circuits, so pressure readings remain dependable across operating conditions.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to the original mounting and connection interface, allowing straightforward installation on compatible Pureheat units without rework or custom fittings.
- Broad Pureheat Compatibility — Fits Pureheat Hydronic Heater (oil burner and gas burner variants) as well as Hydronic Air Heater diesel models, covering the core Pureheat heating product range.
- Dampened Reading Stability — The dashpot mechanism absorbs pressure fluctuations in the system, delivering a steady, readable gauge needle rather than erratic swings that can mask true system pressure.
- Fuel System Safety Relevance — Accurate pressure monitoring is critical on fuel-fired heating equipment; a failed or misreading gauge can prevent operators from detecting unsafe pressure conditions in the hydronic circuit.
A dashpot gauge is a pressure-indicating instrument fitted with an internal dampening chamber — the dashpot — that slows the movement of the gauge needle in response to rapid pressure changes. On hydronic and hydronic air heaters, this allows operators to read system pressure clearly and confidently without the needle oscillating from normal pump and burner cycling. When the dashpot mechanism degrades or the gauge itself fails, pressure readings become unreliable or absent, making it difficult to verify that the heating circuit is operating within its safe working range and increasing the risk of undetected over- or under-pressure conditions.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168718 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168718 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Dashpot Gauge |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190, 5000620220 |
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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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