Ideal
Ideal Earth Wire 172935
Ideal earth wire (172935) for Ideal Commercial Buccaneer GTE and GTE4 series boilers, supplied as a replacement earthing lead for the appliance wiring loom.
At a glance
- Part type: Wiring (earth wire)
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial Buccaneer GTE / GTE4
- Also known as EARTH-WIRE-89604901, 1179178
£3.23
£2.69 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
This is an earth wire supplied by Ideal for use in its commercial boiler range. It forms part of the appliance wiring, providing the earthing connection between the relevant metalwork and the boiler's electrical circuit so that fault current has a safe path to earth. The lead is listed against the Ideal Commercial Buccaneer GTE and GTE4 families, including the Nuway and Riello variants.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Earth continuity test on the appliance fails or reads higher than expected
- Visible damage to the lead: cracked insulation, scorching, or a broken ring terminal
- Loose or corroded earth connection at the boiler chassis or terminal block
- Earth lead disturbed or cut during previous servicing or component replacement
- Intermittent electrical faults or nuisance tripping traced to a poor earth path
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and, where available, the GC number against the compatibility list
- Check the number on the existing lead or the appliance documentation, as 89604901 has been used previously for this item
- Inspect the earth connection points and any associated fixings while the boiler is open, and replace anything that is corroded or missing
- Electrical work on the appliance should be carried out by a competent person, with the boiler isolated before the lead is disturbed
Mechanical
| Part type | Wiring |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial Buccaneer GTE / GTE4 |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 172935 |
|---|---|
| Barcode / EAN | 5022141729355 |
| Commodity code | 8544 42 90 00 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | EARTH-WIRE-89604901, 89604901, 1179178 |
| Previous numbers | 89604901 |
| 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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