Ideal
Ideal Flowswitch 170293
Ideal 170293 flowswitch for Ideal Commercial Viceroy GT and other commercial boiler models, detecting water flow to prove demand.
At a glance
- Part type: Flowswitch
- Also known as FSWITCH88024711, 1177518
£878.27
£731.89 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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Ordered by 4pm Mon–Fri, 10:30am Sat.
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Unused, in original packaging.
What it is
The Ideal 170293 is a flowswitch used on Ideal commercial heating appliances. It monitors water movement through the appliance and signals the control system that flow is present, allowing the boiler to proceed through its firing sequence. It is listed against Ideal Commercial equipment, including the Viceroy GT range.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The appliance runs its pump but does not fire on a call for heat or hot water
- Intermittent lockouts that clear on reset and return shortly afterwards
- A fault code or diagnostic indication relating to water flow or flow proving
- Burner sequence starts and stops without completing, despite water circulating
- Flow proving behaves inconsistently between demand cycles
Before you order
- Check the appliance model and serial plate against the compatibility list below before ordering
- Confirm the number on the existing flowswitch matches 170293
- Older units may carry the alternative or previous numbers 1177518 or 88024711 on the component or in the manual
- Inspect the housing and any sealing washers at the same time, as these are disturbed during replacement
Mechanical
| Part type | Flowswitch |
|---|
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 170293 |
|---|---|
| Barcode / EAN | 5022141702938 |
| Commodity code | 9026 10 00 00 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | FSWITCH88024711, 88024711, 1177518 |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IDEAL COMMERCIAL PARTS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT10 C/W EOGB GAS HI/LOW BURNER | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT10 C/W EOGB OI HI/LOW BURNER | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT10 NUWAY GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT10 NUWAY OIL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT10 RIELLO GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT10 RIELLO OIL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT10 SPECIAL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VICEROY GT11 C/W EOGB GAS HI/LOW BURNER | — | — | — |
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