Ideal
Ideal Automatic Air Vent 1/2 Inch 177268
Ideal 177268 automatic air vent with a 1/2 inch connection, a replacement vent for Ideal Commercial appliances. Alternative number 1783134.
At a glance
- Part type: Automatic air vent
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial
- Also known as 1783134
£118.12
£98.43 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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Unused, in original packaging.
What it is
The Ideal 177268 is an automatic air vent with a 1/2 inch connection, fitted to Ideal Commercial appliances to release trapped air from the water circuit. It works continuously, discharging air as it collects at a high point in the system so that circulation stays even and air locks do not build up. The vent is a manufacturer-supplied spare and is identified by the part number 177268.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Water weeping or dripping from the vent body, cap or connection
- System pressure dropping with no visible leak elsewhere on the circuit
- Gurgling, rushing or ticking noises as air moves through the pipework
- Emitters running cool at the top even after bleeding, suggesting air is still collecting
- Scale, sludge or corrosion deposits around the vent, or a cap that no longer seats properly
Before you order
- Check the appliance model and serial plate to confirm the part number matches your unit
- Confirm the connection is 1/2 inch before removing the old vent
- The alternative number 1783134 may be quoted for this vent
- Isolate and drain or depressurise the relevant section of the system before fitting
Mechanical
| Part type | Automatic Air Vent |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 177268 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8481 80 99 99 |
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Alternative numbers | 1783134 |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IDEAL COMMERCIAL PARTS | — | — | — |
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