The Wacker Neuson Nipple Fitting, 1/4 NPT x 4, Galvanized is a genuine OEM component designed for the E3000 Ground Heater and E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact specifications of the original fitting installed at the factory, ensuring a consistent, leak-free connection in your heating system's fluid circuit. Compatible models include the E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater with Liftbail and Generator, the E3000 Ground Heater with Liftbail, and the E3000 Ground Heater with 3kW and 6kW Generator configurations.
Key Features
- Corrosion-Resistant Galvanized Construction — The galvanized finish resists rust and corrosion in wet, high-humidity, or freeze-thaw environments where ground and surface heaters operate.
- Standard 1/4 NPT Thread Engagement — Threaded to 1/4 NPT specification for a secure, leak-free seal that threads directly into existing ports without adapters or rework.
- Genuine OEM Part — Supplied by Wacker Neuson as an authorized replacement, matching the original fitting's thread pitch, length, and material grade for consistent fluid circuit performance.
- Broad E3000 Series Coverage — Fits multiple E3000 configurations including Ground Heater Liftbail models and Hydronic Surface Heater variants across 3kW and 6kW generator setups.
- Maintains Fluid System Integrity — A correctly fitted nipple keeps coolant or glycol flow on spec across the heating circuit; a damaged or corroded fitting can cause fluid loss, pressure drop, and heater shutdown.
A pipe nipple fitting serves as a short threaded connector that joins two sections of a fluid line or connects a hose, valve, or component to a manifold port within the heating system. In ground and hydronic surface heaters, these fittings are critical junctions in the fluid circuit that carries heated coolant to warm concrete slabs, frozen ground, or work surfaces. When a nipple fitting corrodes, cracks, or develops a thread leak, it disrupts system pressure and can cause the heater to cycle off or lose fluid — making prompt replacement with the correct OEM part essential to restoring full heating output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100038192 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Nipple Fitting, 1/4 NPT x 4, Galvanized |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater with Liftbail and generator | E3000 | 5000620679, 5000620678, 5100017808, 5100025045 |
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