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Ideal Flow Switch and Filter 172502
Ideal magnetic flow switch and filter, part 172502, for mini and Europa boilers; senses water flow and signals the PCB to prevent dry firing.
At a glance
- Part type: Flow switch (magnetic flow switch and filter)
- Also known as 1178848, N1923
£72.84
£60.70 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal magnetic flow switch and filter, part number 172502, is a combined flow-sensing device and magnetic filter used on Ideal mini and Europa boilers. The flow switch, also known as a flow meter, contains an internal sensor that sits within the heating or hot water pipework. It monitors water flow and feeds that information back to the boiler's printed circuit board (PCB), acting as a safety mechanism so the burner is not activated when the system is low on water or running dry.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The boiler fails to fire or repeatedly locks out when there is a call for heating or hot water.
- The burner does not ignite when the system is low on water.
- Ignition is intermittent, with the boiler cutting in and out during a demand.
- No heating or hot water is produced while the pump is running.
- Flow-related fault codes are logged by the PCB.
Before you order
- Check the GC number on the appliance data badge against the GC numbers listed for this part.
- Confirm the boiler model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering.
- Isolate the appliance and follow the manufacturer's instructions when fitting the replacement.
Mechanical
| Part type | Flow Switches |
|---|---|
| Length | 0.1mm |
| Width | 0.1mm |
| Depth | 0.1mm |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 172502 |
|---|---|
| GC number | E83-081 |
| Barcode / EAN | 5022141725029 |
| Alternative numbers | 1178848, N1923 |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL EUROPA 224 | 47-348-26 | 47-348-26 | — | — |
| IDEAL EUROPA 228 | 47-348-27 | 47-348-27 | — | — |
| IDEAL EUROPA 232 | 47-348-28 | 47-348-28 | — | — |
| IDEAL IDEAL : EUROPA 224 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : EUROPA 228 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : EUROPA 232 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : MINI C24 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : MINI C28 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : MINI C32 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : MINI HE C24 | — | — | — |
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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 appliance manual — EUROPA 224 (GC 47-348-26), EUROPA 228 (GC 47-348-27), EUROPA 232 (GC 47-348-28)
manualmanualIDEAL appliance manual — MINI C24 (GC 47-348-18), MINI C28 (GC 47-348-19), MINI C32 (GC 47-348-25)
manualmanualIDEAL appliance manual — MINI HE C24 (GC 47-348-38), MINI HE C28 (GC 47-348-39)
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