Ideal Pump Cable 172944

The Ideal pump cable is the wiring harness that connects the circulating pump to the boiler's control and power circuit. It is supplied by Ideal for use in their commercial Buccaneer range, where the pump is mounted remotely from the main control panel and needs a dedicated lead rather than a field-made connection. The cable carries mains supply and switching to the pump, so a sound plug and clean conductors are essential for reliable circulation.

• The pump fails to run even though the boiler is calling for heat and the pump itself tests sound.
• Pump operation is intermittent, stopping and starting as the lead is moved or the connector is disturbed.
• The plug or terminal ends show scorching, discoloured insulation or a brittle, cracked sheath.
• The cable has been damaged during servicing or routing, exposing inner conductors.
• Boiler lockout or a pump-related fault code appears shortly after the pump should have started.

• Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list, as the Buccaneer range uses more than one pump wiring arrangement.
• Compare the old lead with the new one before fitting — check the number of cores, the connector type and the overall length.
• Note the previous number 89704902, which may be stamped on the existing cable or listed in older literature.
• Isolate the electrical supply at the boiler isolator before removing or refitting any wiring.