Ideal 175672 Cable Entry Grommets

The Ideal 175672 is a cable entry grommet, a small sealing component that sits in the opening where a cable passes through an appliance casing. Once fitted, it grips the cable and closes the gap around it, forming a tight seal that keeps the cable insulated from the surrounding metalwork and restricts the movement of dust, moisture and debris into the unit. It is supplied as an Ideal spare under the Ideal Spares brand.

• The grommet is split, cracked or perished and no longer grips the cable.
• The cable has been rubbing against a bare metal edge at the entry point, leaving visible chafing on the sheath.
• The grommet is missing altogether after service or repair work, leaving an open hole in the casing.
• The cable moves freely in and out of the entry hole instead of being held in place.
• Dust, moisture or debris is finding its way into the appliance through the cable opening.

• Check the part number against your appliance's parts list or serial number details to confirm the correct grommet for your unit.
• Compare the grommet against the cable diameter and the size of the entry hole, as the seal depends on a close fit around the cable.
• Inspect the cable sheath at the same time; a grommet that has failed often leaves the cable exposed to a sharp casing edge.