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Ideal Interface Piece 178143
Ideal 178143 Interface Piece, a printed circuit board for Ideal Commercial Imax XEL appliances, linking the control system to the user interface.
At a glance
- Part type: Printed circuit board (interface piece)
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial Imax XEL
£211.81
£176.51 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal 178143 Interface Piece is a printed circuit board used in Ideal Commercial heating appliances. It sits between the appliance's main control system and the user-facing interface, carrying the signals that drive the display and the control inputs on the front panel. It is a manufacturer-supplied board for the Ideal Commercial Imax XEL range.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The interface display is blank or shows no response when the appliance is powered.
- Front panel buttons or controls do not register, or respond only intermittently.
- The appliance runs but the interface reports communication or board-related fault codes.
- The board shows visible heat damage, discoloured tracks or failed components.
- The appliance locks out or behaves erratically after the interface stops communicating with the main control board.
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering.
- Match the part number 178143 against the marking on the board being replaced.
- Check whether your appliance variant requires mounting fixings or a seal kit alongside the board.
- Any work inside the appliance should be carried out by a competent engineer.
Mechanical
| Part type | Printed Circuit Board |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial Imax XEL |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178143 |
|---|---|
| GPC classification | Household Boilers/Furnaces/Tank Water Heaters Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Make | Model / assembly | Reference | Years | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IDEAL COMMERCIAL PARTS | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 1090KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 1240KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 715KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 715KW SAVE | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 790KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XEL 940KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XTRA EL 320KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XTRA EL 395KW | — | — | — | |
| IDEAL COMMERCIAL IMAX XTRA EL 470KW | — | — | — |
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