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Low water pressure LED flash on Glow-worm Compact (2006-2011)

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the heating system to operate safely.

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

Indicates system pressure is below required minimum (0.7bar) or a fault with the water pressure switch/wiring.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Compact 80p installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the water pressure inside your heating system drops below a safe level, preventing the boiler from firing up to protect the internal components. The most common reasons for this are a leak somewhere in the pipework or radiators, or simply needing to top up the system after bleeding air from your radiators.

This issue is frequently seen in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time or bleed their radiators to prepare for winter.

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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