Vaillant
Vaillant Heating Element 0020236131
Vaillant 2.8 kW heating element, part number 0020236131, for Vantage and VIH GB unvented cylinders.
At a glance
- Also known as 1388324
£167.22
£139.35 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
Same-day dispatch
Ordered by 4pm Mon–Fri, 10:30am Sat.
30-day returns
Unused, in original packaging.
What it is
The Vaillant 0020236131 is a 2.8 kW immersion-type heating element used in Vaillant unvented hot water cylinders. It screws into the cylinder boss and heats the stored domestic hot water under thermostatic control. It is supplied as a single unit (X1).
Signs this part needs replacing
- No hot water from the cylinder despite the immersion circuit being live
- The immersion circuit breaker or RCD trips when the element is switched on
- Open circuit or no continuity across the element terminals when tested
- Heavy limescale build-up or pitting and corrosion on the element sheath
- Water weeping from the element boss or seal
Before you order
- Confirm the cylinder model against the fit list above before ordering
- Check the existing element's power rating matches 2.8 kW
- Inspect the sealing gasket and replace it if it is compressed or perished
- Isolate the electrical supply to the cylinder before any work begins
Compliance
| Alternative numbers | 1388324 |
|---|
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAILLANT VANTAGE VIH GB 120/3 BES | — | — | — | |
| VAILLANT VANTAGE VIH GB 150/3 BES | — | — | — | |
| VAILLANT VIH GB 120/3 BES | — | — | — | |
| VAILLANT VIH GB 150/3 BES | — | — | — |
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