Ideal
Ideal Gas Valve Classic HE 174172
Ideal gas valve (174172) for Classic HE boilers, controlling gas flow to the burner. Alternative number 1179888; fits 17 Classic HE models.
At a glance
- Part type: Gas valve
- Appliance family: Classic HE
- Also known as 1179888
- This part is fitted to a gas appliance; installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
£237.56
£197.97 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal gas valve for the Classic HE range is a replacement gas control component that regulates the flow of gas through to the burner. It sits in the gas train and works with the boiler's ignition and modulation controls to hold a stable, dependable flame. This is Ideal part 174172, listed under spare part type Gas Valves.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The boiler fails to light, or lights and then drops out shortly afterwards
- Repeated lockouts or a fault code pointing to the gas valve or ignition sequence
- The flame is weak, erratic or will not modulate as demand changes
- Whistling, humming or other unusual noise from the gas train
- Gas pressure at the burner cannot be set or held within specification
Before you order
- Check the GC number on the appliance data badge against the compatibility list to confirm the model
- Confirm the number on the valve being replaced; 1179888 is also listed against this part
- Check whether the valve gasket or seal needs renewing at the same time
- This part is fitted to a gas appliance; installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Mechanical
| Part type | Gas Valves |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Classic HE |
| Length | 0.1mm |
| Width | 0.1mm |
| Depth | 0.1mm |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 174172 |
|---|---|
| Barcode / EAN | 5022141741722 |
| Commodity code | 8481 80 99 00 |
| GPC classification | Valves/Fittings - Water and Gas |
| Alternative numbers | 1179888 |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL CLASSIC HE 12 | 41-415-59 | 41-415-59 | — | — |
| IDEAL CLASSIC HE 15 | 41-421-45 | 41-421-45 | — | — |
| IDEAL CLASSIC HE 18 | 41-421-46 | 41-421-46 | — | — |
| IDEAL CLASSIC HE 9 | 41-415-58 | 41-415-58 | — | — |
| IDEAL IDEAL : CLASSIC HE12 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : CLASSIC HE15 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : CLASSIC HE18 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : CLASSIC HE9 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : OPTIA HE12 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL IDEAL : OPTIA HE15 | — | — | — |
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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 — CLASSIC HE 12 (GC 41-415-59), CLASSIC HE 15 (GC 41-421-45), CLASSIC HE 18 (GC 41-421-46), CLASSIC HE 9 (GC 41-415-58)
manualmanualIDEAL appliance manual — OPTIA HE 12 (GC 41-421-71), OPTIA HE 15 (GC 41-421-72), OPTIA HE 18 (GC 41-421-96), OPTIA HE 9 (GC 41-421-70)
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