Ideal
Ideal Air Pressure Switch 178162
Air pressure switch for Ideal Commercial Imax XEL appliances, part number 178162.
At a glance
- Part type: Air pressure switch
- Appliance family: Ideal Commercial Imax XEL
£53.78
£44.82 ex. VAT · VAT at 20%
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What it is
The Ideal air pressure switch, part number 178162, is a replacement component used on Ideal Commercial appliances. It sits in the combustion air proving circuit, sensing the pressure generated by the fan and signalling the control board that airflow is established before the burner is allowed to fire. It is supplied as a spare for the Ideal Commercial Imax XEL range.
Signs this part needs replacing
- The appliance locks out on start-up, or shortly after the fan begins to run
- The fan runs but the burner fails to light
- Intermittent lockouts that clear on reset and then return
- Fault codes relating to air pressure or fan proving
- No change in switch state when the fan is running and pressure is present
Before you order
- Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list below
- Check that the part number on the existing switch matches 178162
- No GC number is listed for this part, so use the model list to confirm fit
Mechanical
| Part type | Air pressure switch |
|---|---|
| Appliance family | Ideal Commercial Imax XEL |
Compliance
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | 178162 |
|---|---|
| Commodity code | 8536 50 80 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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