Ideal
Ideal HIU 30 Plates Long PHE 178086
Ideal 178086 is a 30-plate long plate heat exchanger for Ideal heat interface units.
At a glance
- Also known as 1783172
£586.49
£488.74 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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Ordered by 4pm Mon–Fri, 10:30am Sat.
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Unused, in original packaging.
What it is
The Ideal 178086 is a 30-plate long plate heat exchanger (PHE) used in Ideal heat interface units. It transfers heat between the primary and secondary circuits, serving the domestic hot water and heating duties within the HIU. It is supplied as a single component.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Domestic hot water output is reduced or slow to reach temperature
- The plate pack is scaled or sludged, restricting flow through the secondary side
- Water weeping or dripping from the plate gaskets or between plates
- Unstable or fluctuating DHW temperature at the outlet
- Pressure loss across the heat exchanger with no other cause identified
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model against the manufacturer's parts list
- Check the plate count and variant (long) match the unit being worked on
- Inspect the connections and mounting arrangement before removal
- Verify the part number 178086 against the existing component where visible
Compliance
| Alternative numbers | 1783172 |
|---|
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IDEAL COMMERCIAL PARTS | — | — | — |
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