High
A23 on Euroterm E27 Plus

Your boiler has failed to fill with enough water pressure within the required time, usually because the system is low on water or there is a leak.

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Call an engineer soon

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

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Nominal water pressure not reached in 4 minutes

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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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