The Wacker Neuson Tee Fitting is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater series, HP252, and Pureheat Hydronic Heater series. As a direct factory replacement, this fitting matches the original specification and installs without adaptation into the fluid or fuel routing circuit. Whether you're servicing a gas-burner or diesel-burner configuration, part number ensures the correct connection geometry and port sizing are maintained throughout the system.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Grade — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original pressure and temperature tolerances for hydronic and heating system plumbing, ensuring the fitting performs consistently under thermal cycling.
- Three-Way Flow Routing — Provides a direct, branched connection point within the fluid circuit, maintaining proper flow distribution across the heating system's loop without restricting output.
- Broad Heater Compatibility — Fits E5000 Ground Heater (gas and diesel burner variants), HP252, and Pureheat Hydronic Heater models including oil-burner, gas-burner, and diesel configurations.
- Drop-In OEM Replacement — Matches the original port configuration and thread or barb interface, so installation into the existing plumbing lines is straightforward for any experienced service technician.
- Leak-Free System Integrity — A failed or cracked tee fitting can cause fluid loss, pressure drop, and heater shutdown; replacing with part number 5000168055 restores sealed, full-pressure operation.
- Fuel and Fluid System Safety — In heating equipment carrying pressurized hot fluid or fuel, a correctly rated OEM fitting is essential to prevent leaks that could create fire or burn hazards on the jobsite.
A tee fitting is a three-port plumbing connector that splits or combines fluid flow within a single circuit. In hydronic ground heaters and indirect heating systems, the tee fitting routes heated fluid from the boiler or heat exchanger to multiple output branches — or merges return lines back into a single path. When a tee fitting cracks, corrodes, or develops a leak, the system loses pressure, heat output drops, and in fuel-carrying lines, a leak becomes a serious safety concern. Replacing it promptly with the correct OEM part keeps the heating circuit sealed and operating at full capacity.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168055 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168055 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tee Fitting |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| HP252 | HP252 | 5000620249 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190, 5000620220 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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