Medium Information
S.53 on Glow-worm Flexicom sx

Your boiler has temporarily paused because the water leaving the unit is much hotter than the water returning, suggesting it is struggling to move heat away from its core.

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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

waiting time: temperature difference flow - return sensor too high (Check thermistor fit)

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when heat is building up inside the boiler faster than the water can carry it away to your radiators. The most common reasons are a pump that is beginning to fail, a blockage of sludge in the pipework, or sensors that are providing incorrect temperature readings to the control board.

This issue often surfaces during the first cold spell of autumn when the heating is turned back on after being idle all summer, which can cause internal pump components to seize.

DIY fix possible

Check that all radiator valves are fully openEnsure the system pressure is between 1.0 and 1.5 bar on the gaugeBleed all radiators to remove trapped air that could be blocking water flow

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