Medium
Limescale Build-up on Ariston Euro Combi 30 MFFI

Your boiler is limiting its temperature to prevent damage because it has detected a buildup of limescale in the system.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description

Indirect control (actuated through the regulation of the temperature in the primary heat exchanger) on the formation of limescale in the secondary heat exchanger; temperature is limited to 62°C.

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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