Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2 in X8008N

Replaces 16169. Tacony has superseded part number 16169 with X8008N. Order X8008N — it is the current part for this position and fits in place of 16169. Questions? Call 763-535-0770. Fits Tornado 93030, CleanMax CM-WAV, Powr-Flite PF2030, Tornado 98170 and Powr-Flite PFX900SG.

The Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″ (part# X8008N) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement part from the recovery and solution tank assembly of the Tornado Marathon SE 900 self-contained carpet extractor. It is the toothed steel nut that locks a 1/2 inch conduit fitting or strain relief against the inside of a panel.

What the Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″ does

This nut has raised teeth on one face for a reason. They dig into the panel as the nut is tightened, which both resists loosening from vibration and makes the metal-to-metal contact that a grounded fitting depends on. A plain nut in the same thread will hold for a while and then work loose, and it will not bond the fitting to the panel.

When to replace the Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″ (X8008N)

Replace it when the teeth are flattened, when the thread is stripped or rusted, or when it has been rounded off by pliers. If a cord fitting has been turning in its hole, the lock nut is the first thing to look at.

Steel Conduit Lock X8008N — fitment and installation notes

Fit it with the toothed face against the panel, not away from it, or it is just a plain nut. Tighten it against a panel that is clean and unpainted at the contact ring, and do not use it to pull a warped panel flat. Tacony builds the Tornado, CleanMax and Powr-Flite versions of this 30-inch wide-area machine on the same platform and they share the great majority of their parts, so this component carries across all three brands rather than belonging to any one of them. It is a shared Tacony component and may fit additional models beyond those listed — call us and we will confirm against your serial number.

Compatible Models for the Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″

• Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series J
• CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum
• Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum
• Tornado Marathon SE 900 (Model 98170)
• Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S
• Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900SG

These machines are built on the same wide-area platform under different brands and share the great majority of their parts.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing commercial floor-care equipment since 1956 from 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428. We stock genuine Tacony parts and ship nationwide. Browse the full Tornado 98170 parts catalogue, or see the manufacturer at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″ do on the Tornado Marathon SE 900?

This nut has raised teeth on one face for a reason. They dig into the panel as the nut is tightened, which both resists loosening from vibration and makes the metal-to-metal contact that a grounded fitting depends on. A plain nut in the same thread will hold for a while and then work loose, and it will not bond the fitting to the panel.

How do I know if my Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″ needs replacing?

Replace it when the teeth are flattened, when the thread is stripped or rusted, or when it has been rounded off by pliers. If a cord fitting has been turning in its hole, the lock nut is the first thing to look at.

What models is the Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″ (part# X8008N) compatible with?

The Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2 in (part# X8008N) fits: Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series J; CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum; Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum; Tornado Marathon SE 900 (Model 98170); Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900S; and Powr-Flite Prowler PFX900SG. If your machine is not on this list, call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm it against your serial number before you order.

How do I order the Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″ (part# X8008N) or get help?

You can add the Steel Conduit Lock Nut 1/2″ (part# X8008N) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.