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Ideal Sight Glass Assembly 172876
Ideal 172876 sight glass assembly for Ideal Commercial Buccaneer appliances, letting engineers inspect the flame and combustion chamber.
At a glance
- Part type: Sight glass assembly
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial Buccaneer
- Also known as 1179121
£5.10
£4.25 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
The Ideal 172876 is a sight glass assembly supplied by Ideal for its Commercial Buccaneer range. It provides the viewing window through which an engineer inspects the flame picture and combustion chamber during servicing and fault finding. The assembly is listed under part type GLASS ASSEMBLY and is also referenced as 97580027.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The glass has become discoloured, crazed or clouded so the flame can no longer be read clearly
- Soot or carbon deposits have built up on the inner face of the glass
- Moisture or condensation is trapped behind or between the glass and its housing
- Visible cracking, chipping or edge damage to the glass
- Staining or leakage around the sight glass seating
Before you order
- Confirm your appliance model against the compatibility list, and check the GC number where one is shown on the data badge
- Compare the numbers on the existing part with 172876, 1179121 and 97580027
- Inspect the sight glass seating and surrounding seal area while the appliance is open, since this joint is disturbed during replacement
Mechanical
| Part type | Sight Glass Assembly |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial Buccaneer |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 172876 |
|---|---|
| Barcode / EAN | 5022141728761 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | 1179121 |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE COMBI | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE4 NUWAY GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE4 NUWAY OIL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE4 RIELLO GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE4 RIELLO OIL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE4 SPECIAL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE5 NUWAY GAS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE5 NUWAY OIL | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL BUCCANEER GTE5 RIELLO GAS | — | — | — |
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