Ideal
Ideal Earth Lead 178161
Ideal 178161 earth lead for Ideal Commercial Imax XEL boilers, providing the earthing connection within the appliance wiring.
At a glance
- Part type: Wiring
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial Imax XEL
£22.61
£18.84 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal 178161 is an earth lead supplied as a wiring component for Ideal Commercial appliances. It forms part of the appliance's earthing arrangement, bonding metalwork and electrical components back to the earth terminal so that fault current has a safe path to ground. It is listed by Ideal under the part type WIRING and is used across the Ideal Commercial Imax XEL range.
Signs this part needs replacing
- Earth continuity readings outside the expected range when the appliance is tested
- Visible fraying, chafing or exposed conductor on the lead
- Cracked or perished insulation, particularly where the lead passes near hot surfaces
- Loose or corroded ring terminal or connector at either end of the lead
- Discoloured or heat-damaged cable identified during a service or inspection
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and, where available, the serial number against the compatibility list before ordering
- Check the existing lead against part number 178161 to confirm it is the correct item for your appliance
- Inspect the earth terminal and associated fixings at the same time, as these are often disturbed when the lead is replaced
Mechanical
| Part type | Wiring |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial Imax XEL |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178161 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8544 42 90 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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