Ideal Supply Ball Valve 176722

The Ideal 176722 is a supply ball valve, catalogued by the manufacturer as an isolation valve. It is fitted on the water supply side of the appliance and allows the flow to be shut off at that point so a section of the appliance can be drained, serviced or have components replaced without disturbing the rest of the installation. The part is supplied within the Ideal spares range covering Ideal Commercial and Ideal Solar Thermal appliances, and it uses a ball valve arrangement with a lever handle for on/off isolation.

• The valve no longer isolates: water continues to pass through with the handle in the closed position
• Water weeping from the spindle or around the lever
• Drips or staining at the valve body or at the union connections
• The handle is stiff, seized, or turns without operating the ball inside the valve
• Scale or debris on the valve seat preventing a clean shut-off
• The valve has been disturbed during earlier work and will not reseal

• Confirm your appliance model against the compatibility list before ordering
• Check the alternative number 1782879 against the valve being removed
• Isolate and drain the appliance before removing the old valve
• Have the appliance model and serial number to hand if you need to confirm the part