Ideal
Ideal Flowswitch 14 Section 171158
Flowswitch for Ideal 14-section commercial boilers, including Viscount GTE models. Ideal part number 171158.
At a glance
- Part type: Flowswitch
£859.54
£716.28 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal 171158 is a flowswitch supplied for Ideal 14-section commercial boilers. It monitors water flow through the appliance and signals the control system once flow is established, allowing the boiler to move through its firing sequence. The part sits within Ideal's commercial spares range and is used across the Viscount GTE family of appliances.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The boiler fails to fire or goes to lockout despite a call for heat
- The pump runs but the burner does not light
- Heating or hot water is intermittent, with the appliance cutting out mid-cycle
- A lockout clears on reset but returns shortly afterwards
- Fault codes relating to water flow or flow proving appear on the controls
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and section count against the compatibility list before ordering
- Cross-reference the previous number 88024745 if your documentation lists it
- Inspect seals and gaskets on removal and replace any that show signs of wear
Mechanical
| Part type | Flowswitch |
|---|
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 171158 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8536 50 00 00 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | 88024745 |
| Previous numbers | 88024745 |
| 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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