Ideal
Ideal Flow Switch 15 Section 171159
Ideal 15 section flow switch, part 171159 (88024746), for Ideal Commercial Viscount GTE and related appliances. Detects water flow to prove circulation.
At a glance
- Part type: Flow switch
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial
£859.54
£716.28 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
This is a 15 section flow switch manufactured by Ideal for use in their commercial boiler range. It monitors water movement through the appliance circuit and signals the control board that circulation is present, allowing the boiler to fire and run safely. The part carries Ideal's own part number 171159 and the alternative number 88024746.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The boiler fails to fire even though the pump is running and there is demand for heat or hot water
- Lockout or a flow-related fault code appears shortly after the appliance starts
- The burner fires briefly and then shuts down, repeating in a cycle
- No heating or hot water despite the appliance appearing to run normally
- Intermittent operation that clears and returns without any other change to the system
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list, as the same appliance family can use different flow switch variants
- Check that the existing flow switch is a 15 section type and that the number 88024746 matches the part being replaced
- Inspect the housing and any seals at the same time, as disturbed joints may need attention during refitting
Mechanical
| Part type | Flow switch |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 171159 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 9026 10 00 00 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | 88024746 |
| 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
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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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