High
Block 85 on Atag E22c

Your boiler is temporarily pausing because it cannot detect enough water moving through the system and is attempting to clear air bubbles before it restarts.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

The control has not detected a water flow. The venting cycle is started. If during this cycle water flow is detected, the venting cycle is ended and the burner is released.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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