Ideal
Ideal Flowswitch 21 Section 171163
Ideal 171163 flowswitch, 21-section variant, for Ideal Commercial boilers. Proves water flow so the appliance can fire and shut down safely.
At a glance
- Part type: Flowswitch
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial Viscount GTE
£902.51
£752.09 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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Ordered by 4pm Mon–Fri, 10:30am Sat.
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What it is
The Ideal 171163 is a flowswitch supplied in the 21-section variant for Ideal Commercial boilers. It monitors water movement through the appliance and signals the control system when circulation is established, allowing the boiler to prove flow before firing and to shut down safely if flow is lost. It is a direct replacement item for the Viscount GTE family of commercial appliances.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The boiler locks out or fails to fire even though there is a call for heat
- A flow or circulation fault code appears on the controls
- The pump runs but the appliance does not register flow
- Intermittent shutdowns during a heating or hot water demand
- Overheating or kettling where circulation is not being proved
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model against the compatibility list before ordering.
- Check the number on the flowswitch being removed; 88024755 is listed as a previous number for this item.
- Inspect the housing and any seals on removal and renew a gasket or O-ring that has hardened or shows signs of leakage.
Mechanical
| Part type | Flowswitch |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial Viscount GTE |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 171163 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8536 50 80 00 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | 88024755 |
| Previous numbers | 88024755 |
| 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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