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36 on Alpha Intec 50CS

Your boiler is displaying a communication error that shouldn't exist on this specific model, suggesting a temporary glitch in its internal computer system.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

BUS connection fault - Not used on this model

Shared across the Alpha Intec² range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Switch the boiler off at the power supply for 30 secondsTurn the power back on to allow the boiler to perform a full system resetCheck if the error code clears from the display

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All 61 fault codes on the Intec 50CS

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