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Ideal Heat Exchanger Blanking Plug With Washer 176998
Ideal 176998 heat exchanger blanking plug with washer, a sealing spare for Ideal Commercial appliances.
At a glance
- Part type: Heat exchanger blanking plug with washer
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial
- Also known as 1180471
- This part is fitted to a gas appliance; installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
£19.64
£16.37 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal 176998 is a blanking plug for a heat exchanger, supplied with a washer. It closes off an unused port on the heat exchanger body, sealing the opening so the appliance's water circuit stays tight under normal operating pressure. The plug is listed by Ideal within their commercial spare parts range and is used on Ideal Commercial appliances.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Water weeping from the blanking plug or around its threads
- Rust, corrosion or limescale staining at the plug
- A washer that has hardened, flattened or split
- System pressure falling with no other visible source of loss
- Damp or crusted deposits on the heat exchanger face around the port
Before you order
- Confirm your appliance model against the compatibility list before ordering
- Check the part number on the appliance matches 176998 or the alternative number 1180471
- Inspect the washer on removal and renew it if it is hardened or damaged
- This part is fitted to a gas appliance; installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Mechanical
| Part type | Heat exchanger blanking plug with washer |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 176998 |
|---|---|
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | 1180471 |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IDEAL COMMERCIAL PARTS | — | — | — |
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