{"product_id":"vaillant-178965-support-bracket-ecotec-refurbished","title":"Vaillant 178965 Support Bracket EcoTEC (Refurbished)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe heat exchanger support bracket secures the internal heat exchanger firmly in position — a bent, cracked, or loose bracket can allow movement that causes vibration noise and puts extra stress on connected components. The \u003cstrong\u003eVaillant 178965 Support Bracket (Refurbished)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the correct direct-fit replacement across the wide ecoTEC Plus, ecoTEC Pro, and ecoTEC Exclusive ranges, restoring stable, quiet operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally refurbished genuine Vaillant component, tested and prepared for reuse. Minor cosmetic marks may be present, consistent with removal from a working boiler. Supplied with a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Boiler Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:60%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:40%;\"\u003eGC No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Exclusive 835 VUW 356\/5-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Exclusive 843 VUW 436\/5-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Plus 824 (VUW 246\/3-5 \u0026amp; 246\/5-5 ranges)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-31, 47-044-31 R1, 47-044-31 R2, 47-044-40, 47-044-40 R1\/R2\/R4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Plus 825 (VUW 196\/5-5, 256\/5-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-83 R6 (0010021823), 47-044-57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Plus 831 (VUW 316\/3-5 \u0026amp; 316\/5-5 NG\/LPG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-32 family, 47-044-41\/46 family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Plus 832 (VUW 246\/5-5, 326\/5-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-85 R6, 47-044-84 R6, 47-044-58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Plus 835 (VUW 306\/5-5, 356\/5-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-82 R6, 47-044-53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Plus 837 (VUW 376\/3-5 \u0026amp; 376\/5-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-33 R1\/R3, 47-044-42 family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Plus 838 (VUW 286\/5-5, 386\/5-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-86 R6, 47-044-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Plus 937\/938 (VUI 376\/3-5, 376\/5-5, 286\/5-5, 386\/5-5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-39, 47-044-43 family, 47-044-87 R6, 47-044-61 R4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Pro 24 (VUW 246\/3-3, 246\/5-3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-36 R1\/R2, 47-044-44 family, 47-044-54, 47-044-88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Pro 28 (VUW 286\/3-3, 286\/5-3 NG\/LPG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-30 R1\/R2, 47-044-45\/47 family, 47-044-55, 47-044-56, 47-044-89, 47-044-90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcotec Pro 30 (VUW 306\/5-3 R4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-044-52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are instead looking for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heatingandcateringparts.com\/product\/heat-exchanger-plate-for-vaillant-ecomax-824-2e-vuw-13-plates-065131\/\"\u003eVaillant Turbomax Plus 12 Plate Heat Exchanger 065131\u003c\/a\u003e or another Vaillant plate heat exchanger, see the related range on our site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refurbished support bracket offers a practical fix when the original bracket bends, cracks, or loosens. It keeps the heat exchanger stable for consistent heating, reduces vibration noise, and protects connected components from extra stress — all while keeping repair costs down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders placed before \u003cstrong\u003e1:00 PM (Mon–Fri)\u003c\/strong\u003e are dispatched the same working day. Standard and next-day delivery available at checkout. Returns accepted within \u003cstrong\u003e30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in original, unused condition. 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