The Wacker Neuson Turbulator is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater series, HP252, and Pureheat Hydronic Heater units. As a direct factory replacement, this turbulator restores proper heat transfer efficiency and flue gas flow across both gas and diesel burner configurations. It fits multiple E5000 variants including the 12kW generator/diesel model, as well as the Pureheat oil and gas burner models, making it a versatile stocking part for service fleets and rental operations running Wacker Neuson heating equipment.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Heat Transfer Component — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact material and geometry specifications, ensuring the turbulator disrupts flue gas flow at the correct intensity to maximize heat exchange efficiency in the combustion chamber.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to install in the same position and orientation as the original, with no modification to the flue tube or burner assembly required.
- Broad Model Coverage — Compatible with E5000 Ground Heaters (gas and diesel burner variants, including the 12kW generator/diesel configuration), HP252, and Pureheat Hydronic Heaters (oil and gas burner models).
- Restored Heating Output — A worn or degraded turbulator reduces flue gas agitation, causing heat to escape up the stack rather than transfer into the system fluid or air — replacing it brings output back to rated capacity.
- Fuel System Safety Relevance — Correct turbulator function helps maintain proper combustion draft and flue temperatures; running with a failed turbulator can cause incomplete combustion or overheating conditions in the heat exchanger.
A turbulator is a metal insert placed inside the flue tube of a heater's heat exchanger. Its job is to disrupt the smooth flow of hot combustion gases so they slow down and transfer more of their heat into the surrounding water or air rather than exhausting straight out of the flue. When a turbulator degrades, warps, or goes missing, the machine loses heating efficiency — the burner works just as hard but the output drops noticeably. In hydronic and ground heating applications like the E5000 and Pureheat series, maintaining the turbulator in good condition is essential for keeping freeze-protection and concrete curing cycles on schedule.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000170060 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0170060 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Turbulator |
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 |
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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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