Medium
Block 85 on Atag Q 25S

Your boiler is currently unable to sense water moving through it, so it is running an automatic internal process to clear out any trapped air bubbles before it will allow the heating to start again.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed

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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

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

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