The Wacker Neuson Nipple Fitting is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater, HP252, and CH5000 Cross Heater series. As a direct factory replacement, this fitting maintains the integrity of the fluid or fuel line connection it serves, ensuring a leak-free seal and proper flow within the heating system. Wacker Neuson OEM parts are manufactured to the same specifications as the original components, so you can install with confidence across all compatible configurations — including gas burner, diesel burner, and generator-equipped variants.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to match the original fitting's thread pitch, diameter, and material grade for a secure, leak-free connection in heating system plumbing.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Threads directly into the existing port with no rework to surrounding lines or fittings, keeping installation straightforward.
- Broad Heater Family Compatibility — Fits E5000 Ground Heaters (gas and diesel burner variants), the HP252, and CH5000 Cross Heaters including oil burner and generator-equipped models.
- Maintains Fuel and Fluid System Integrity — A properly seated nipple fitting sustains correct flow pressure; a worn or damaged fitting can cause leaks, pressure loss, and heater shutdown in cold-weather operations.
- Fuel System Safety — In heating equipment, a compromised fitting in a fuel or combustion line presents a fire and CO risk; replacing with a verified OEM part restores proper sealing and system safety.
A nipple fitting is a short threaded connector used to join two sections of pipe, hose, or component ports within a fluid or fuel circuit. In ground and cross heaters like the E5000 and CH5000 series, these fittings are critical points in the fuel delivery or heat-transfer plumbing — keeping combustion fuel, water, or glycol flowing where it needs to go without leaks. When a nipple fitting corrodes, cracks, or strips, the result is typically a fluid leak or pressure drop that prevents the heater from reaching or holding operating temperature, making prompt replacement essential in cold-weather jobsite conditions.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168808 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168808 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Nipple Fitting |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| HP252 | HP252 | 5000620249 |
| Cross Heater with oil burner | CH5000 | 5000620240, 5000620242 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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