Ideal
Ideal Wiring Harness CUI 178159
Ideal 178159 CUI wiring harness for Ideal Commercial iMAX XEL boilers, linking the control unit interface to the appliance wiring.
At a glance
- Part type: Wiring harness (CUI)
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial iMAX XEL
£15.53
£12.94 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal 178159 is a CUI wiring harness manufactured by Ideal for its Commercial range. It forms the electrical link between the control unit interface and the rest of the appliance wiring on iMAX XEL boilers. The harness carries the low-voltage signals and supplies that the control unit needs to run the burner sequence and report status.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Intermittent lockouts or shutdowns that clear on their own
- Fault codes relating to the control unit interface or communication
- Visible chafing, scorching or brittle insulation on the harness
- Loose, corroded or pushed-back terminals in the plug connectors
- Boiler failing to respond to the controls after the harness is disturbed
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list before ordering
- Check the connector layout and harness routing on the existing part matches the replacement
- Isolate the electrical supply and follow the manufacturer's wiring diagram when fitting
- Inspect the control unit interface plugs for damage while the harness is removed
Mechanical
| Part type | Wiring harness |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial iMAX XEL |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178159 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8544 42 00 00 |
| 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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