This is the heavy duty in-line cartridge heater Sandia lists as 10-1500 for its extractors. It is the part to reach for when a heated Sniper has stopped producing hot solution, and the fix that keeps a heated machine earning its premium over a cold-water unit.
An in-line element sits between the solution pump and the spray jets and warms the cleaning solution on the way to the carpet. That matters because warm solution releases oily soil faster than cold, so the operator gets more out of each pass without filling the tank from a hot tap. Sandia's own literature for heated Sniper machines describes an in-line heater running to around 198 degrees F for maximum productivity.
Elements are wear parts. They fail from scale buildup in hard-water areas and from being run dry when the solution tank empties mid-pass. The classic symptom is a machine that still sprays normally but no longer delivers heat.
Use cases
- Restoring heat on a Sniper extractor that sprays normally but runs cold
- Planned replacement in hard-water regions where scale shortens element life
- Carpet cleaning contractors who sell heated cleaning and cannot show up cold
- Restoration and facility crews servicing their own extraction equipment
- Rebuilding a used heated Sandia machine before it goes back on the truck
Specifications
- Sandia part number 10-1500
- Heavy duty in-line cartridge heating element
- Warms solution between the pump and the spray jets
- Service and wear part for Sandia extractors
Matching the right element
Sandia lists several elements in the 10-1500 family, and they are not interchangeable. Trade listings identify 10-1500-A as a 1000 watt element for the 12 gallon Sniper, 10-1500-B as the element for the 6 gallon canister Sniper, and 10-1500-C as an 875 watt element. Sandia also lists 220 volt versions, including 10-1500-220 at 1000 watts and 10-1500-B-220 at 600 watts. Sandia does not publish a parts breakdown for the Sniper series, so match the element to your machine's model number and supply voltage rather than by wattage alone.
Warranty
Sandia's published warranty policy covers parts, tools and accessories for 90 days. It excludes failures caused by improper maintenance or lack of maintenance, misapplication, misuse, tampering, or substitution of provided parts.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know the element has failed?
If the pump still sprays at full pressure but the solution never warms up, the element or its thermostat and wiring are the place to look. Check continuity at the element before replacing anything else.
What kills a heating element fastest?
Scale from hard water and running the machine dry. Flushing the solution line at the end of a job and keeping an eye on the tank level are the two habits that make elements last.
Can I fit a higher wattage element than the one that came out?
Not as a substitution. Wattage has to match what the machine's wiring, thermostat and switch were built for. Match the Sandia part number and voltage to your machine.
Will a 220 volt element work on 110 volt supply?
No. Voltage has to match the machine and the supply. Sandia lists separate 220 volt versions of these elements for machines built for that supply.
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