{"product_id":"glow-worm-0020186153-dhw-14-plate-heat-exchanger","title":"Glow-worm 0020186153 DHW 14 Plate Heat Exchanger","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGlow-worm 0020186153 DHW 14 Plate Heat Exchanger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlow-worm 0020186153 DHW 14 Plate Heat Exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine boiler spare designed to restore reliable domestic hot water performance in selected compatible Glow-worm combi boilers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as a \u003cstrong\u003eDHW plate heat exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esecondary heat exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e14 plate heat exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e, this component transfers heat from the boiler’s primary heating circuit into the domestic hot water circuit. In a combi boiler, it helps provide instant hot water to taps and showers without the need for a separate hot water cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blocked, scaled, leaking or restricted plate heat exchanger can cause poor hot water performance, fluctuating hot water temperature, reduced flow temperature, boiler cycling, kettling noises or hot water running warm then cold. Replacing the plate heat exchanger can help restore efficient hot water delivery when correctly diagnosed by a qualified heating engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Glow-worm \/ Saunier Duval group boiler spare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: \u003cstrong\u003e0020186153\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier part number: \u003cstrong\u003e20186153\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Domestic Hot Water Heat Exchanger \/ Secondary Heat Exchanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 plate heat exchanger design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to transfer heat from the boiler primary circuit to the domestic hot water circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for selected Glow-worm combi boilers, subject to checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps restore hot water performance where the existing plate heat exchanger is blocked, scaled or leaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for professional boiler servicing, fault diagnosis and repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Betacom 3 30C - 2016 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Betacom 4 30C - 2017 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Easicom 2 28C - 2015 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Easicom 3 28C - 2017 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Energy 30C - 2015 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Essential 28C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Home 30C - 2015-2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Ultimate 2 30C - 2015 onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-worm Ultimate 3 30C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther compatible appliances using original part reference \u003cstrong\u003e0020186153\u003c\/strong\u003e, subject to GC number and appliance checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Faulty DHW Heat Exchanger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot water runs warm then cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluctuating hot water temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor domestic hot water performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced hot water temperature at taps or showers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiler cycles on and off during hot water demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKettling or noise during hot water operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible internal leaking around the heat exchanger area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale, sludge or debris restriction inside the plate heat exchanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Compatibility Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is intended for compatible appliances using original part number \u003cstrong\u003e0020186153\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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