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Ideal Flow Switch 17 Sec 171157
Ideal flow switch, 17 sec, part 171157 (88024738), for Ideal Commercial Viscount GTE and other Ideal Commercial appliances.
At a glance
- Part type: Flow switch
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial
£859.54
£716.28 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal flow switch 171157 is a hydraulic sensing component used in Ideal Commercial heating appliances. It monitors water movement through the circuit and signals the control board when flow is established, allowing the appliance to sequence correctly through ignition and run. This version carries a 17 second designation and is listed under the Ideal Commercial parts range.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The appliance fails to fire or drops out shortly after a demand for heat or hot water
- Intermittent operation, with the burner cutting in and out without a clear pattern
- Lockout or fault codes relating to water flow appearing on the controls
- No response from the appliance when the pump is clearly running and flow is present
- Erratic behaviour that persists after the system has been checked for air and circulation problems
Before you order
- Confirm your appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering
- Check the number on the existing component against 88024738 to make sure it matches
- Inspect the sealing washers and connections on removal, as these are often disturbed during replacement
- Work on the appliance should be carried out by a competent engineer in line with the manufacturer's instructions
Mechanical
| Part type | Flow switch |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 171157 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8536 50 80 00 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | 88024738 |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IDEAL COMMERCIAL PARTS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE14 NUWAY GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE14 NUWAY OIL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE14 RIELLO GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE14 RIELLO OIL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE14 SPECIAL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE15 NUWAY GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE15 RIELLO GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL VISCOUNT GTE15 SPECIAL | — | — | — |
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Documents & drawings
Everything we hold for this part. Where a document exists but we don't hold it, the technical team will source it from the manufacturer — usually the same working day.
IDEAL COMMERCIAL appliance manual — VISCOUNT GTE, VISCOUNT GTE14 NUWAY GAS, VISCOUNT GTE14 NUWAY OIL, VISCOUNT GTE14 RIELLO GAS, VISCOUNT GTE14 RIELLO OIL, VISCOUNT GTE14 SPECIAL, VISCOUNT GTE15 NUWAY GAS, VISCOUNT GTE15 RIELLO GAS, VISCOUNT GTE15 SPECIAL, VISCOUNT GTE16 NUWAY GAS, VISCOUNT GTE16 RIELLO GAS, VISCOUNT GTE16 SPECIAL, VISCOUNT GTE17 NUWAY GAS, VISCOUNT GTE17 RIELLO GAS, VISCOUNT GTE17 RIELLO OIL, VISCOUNT GTE17 SPECIAL, VISCOUNT GTE18 RIELLO GAS, VISCOUNT GTE18 SPECIAL, VISCOUNT GTE19 RIELLO GAS, VISCOUNT GTE19 SPECIAL, VISCOUNT GTE20 NUWAY GAS, VISCOUNT GTE20 SPECIAL, VISCOUNT GTE21 NUWAY GAS, VISCOUNT GTE23 SPECIAL, VISCOUNT GTE25 NUWAY GAS, VISCOUNT GTE25 SPECIAL
manualmanualIDEAL COMMERCIAL appliance manual — VISCOUNT GTS14 BOILER ONLY, VISCOUNT GTS15 BOILER ONLY, VISCOUNT GTS16 BOILER ONLY, VISCOUNT GTS17 BOILER ONLY, VISCOUNT GTS18 BOILER ONLY, VISCOUNT GTS19 BOILER ONLY, VISCOUNT GTS20 BOILER ONLY, VISCOUNT GTS25 BOILER ONLY
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