Ideal
Ideal Automatic Air Vent Solar 174863
Ideal 174863 automatic air vent for Ideal solar thermal packs and Thermstore cylinders, venting trapped air from the solar circuit.
At a glance
- Part type: automatic air vent
- Also known as 1780416
£63.76
£53.13 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal 174863 is an automatic air vent designed for the solar side of an Ideal solar thermal installation. It continuously releases air that collects in the sealed circuit, so the collector loop keeps circulating without air locks. It is an Ideal-manufactured spare and is listed against the Ideal solar pack and Thermstore range.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Air continues to collect in the solar circuit despite repeated manual venting
- The collector loop runs hot at the panel but the cylinder does not heat as expected
- Pump noise or reduced flow through the solar primary circuit
- Weeping or dripping from the vent body or its cap
- Visible corrosion or scale around the vent connection
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and, where shown, the serial number against the compatibility list below
- Check the vent fitted to your unit carries the number 174863 or the alternative number 1780416
- Inspect the sealing washer or connection seal at the vent and renew it if it is perished
Mechanical
| Part type | Automatic air vent |
|---|
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 174863 |
|---|---|
| Barcode / EAN | 5022141748639 |
| Commodity code | 8481 80 99 00 |
| GPC classification | Central Heating Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | 1780416 |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL SOLAR PACK 1 (1 COLLECTOR) | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL SOLAR PACK 2 (2 COLLECTORS) | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL SOLAR PACK 3 (3 COLLECTORS) | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL SOLAR THERMSTORE 180 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL SOLAR THERMSTORE 210 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL SOLAR THERMSTORE 250 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL SOLAR THERMSTORE 300 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL SOLAR THERMSTORE 400 | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IDEAL COMMERCIAL PARTS | — | — | — |
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