Glow-worm Micron 50FF Fault codes & diagnostics

12 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Regular Natural Gas 14.6 kW 1996-2007 Discontinued
GC Number 41-047-18

Replaced by: Micron 2

Download the Glow-worm Micron 50FF manual The official installation & service manual (PDF) — the exact document these fault codes were verified against. PDF

This boiler uses LED flash patterns

Count the flashes in one repeating group before the pause. That number is your fault code. Do not reset until you have noted it. How to read fault codes →

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All 12 documented codes

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LED 1 Fast Flashing (8Hz)

Your boiler’s internal control board has developed a critical electronic fault and can no longer manage the heating process safely.

High Engineer only £220-£380

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Control Box Unit
LED 1 Slow Flashing (2Hz)

Your boiler has entered a safety lockout mode because it failed to light or stay on properly after multiple attempts.

High DIY-safe £100-350

What to check first

  1. Locate the reset button or selector switch on the front control panel.
  2. Turn the selector switch to the 'Reset' position or press the reset button for five seconds.
  3. Check if your gas prepay meter has credit and that other gas appliances in your home are working.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
LED 2 Fast Flashing (8Hz)

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical or computer error and has stopped working for safety.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Internal Wiring Harness
Illuminated reset light

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has reached an unsafe temperature and needs to be cooled down and reset.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your radiator valves are open and not turned to zero.
  2. Turn the boiler temperature control knob to the 'O' position.
  3. Wait a few minutes for the unit to cool, then turn the knob back to your desired temperature setting to reset the fault.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Thermistor
LED 1 (RESET) Constant Light

Your boiler has failed to light after several attempts and has locked itself out for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas pre-pay meter has credit (if applicable)
  2. Verify that other gas appliances in your home are working
  3. Press and release the reset button once to restart the ignition sequence

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
NEON5

Your boiler has shut down because it has detected it is getting too hot, usually caused by a blockage or a pump failure.

High DIY-safe £120-280

What to check first

  1. Check that your pump is running and hasn't seized
  2. Ensure all radiator valves are open to allow water to flow
  3. Wait for the boiler to cool down and press the reset button located underneath the unit

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulating Pump
  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Thermistor

Related codes

NEON6

Your boiler is failing to light or stay lit, meaning it cannot heat your home or water.

High DIY-safe £120-350

What to check first

  1. Check if your gas supply is active, for example by testing another gas appliance like a hob.
  2. Press the reset button once to see if the boiler restarts.
  3. Ensure the condensate pipe (the white plastic pipe outside) hasn't frozen in cold weather.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

Reset LED is lit

Your boiler has sensed it is getting too hot and has shut itself down as a safety precaution.

High DIY-safe £100-280

What to check first

  1. Check that all radiator valves are open and not turned to zero.
  2. Ensure there are no blockages in the system and that the pump is running.
  3. Reset the boiler by turning the temperature control knob to 'Off' and then back to your desired setting.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Temperature Sensor (NTC Thermistor)
Reset light

Your boiler has switched itself off because it got too hot, likely triggered by a safety sensor to prevent damage.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Open the small control cover on the front of the boiler.
  2. Turn the temperature control knob fully anticlockwise to the '0' position.
  3. Wait a few seconds, then turn the knob back to your original desired temperature setting to restart the boiler.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Circulation Pump
  • Thermistor
Reset Light / Overheat

Your boiler has switched itself off because it has reached an unsafe temperature, usually caused by a circulation issue or a temporary blockage.

High DIY-safe £0-180

What to check first

  1. Open the control cover on the front of the boiler
  2. Turn the temperature control knob fully anticlockwise to the '0' position
  3. Wait a few seconds, then turn the knob back to your original desired temperature setting to restart the boiler

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Pump
  • Thermistor
Reset neon is lit

Your boiler has automatically shut down for safety reasons, likely because it got too hot or experienced a brief power interruption.

High DIY-safe £120-250

What to check first

  1. Turn the main control knob on the front of the boiler to the '0' (Off) position.
  2. Wait for 30 seconds to allow the internal safety sensors to reset.
  3. Turn the control knob back to its original position to see if the burner ignites.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat Thermostat
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Pump
Software Error

Your boiler's internal computer brain has encountered a glitch or failure and is struggling to run its operating system.

High DIY-safe £280-450

What to check first

  1. Switch the boiler's electrical power supply off at the fused spur switch
  2. Wait for approximately 60 seconds
  3. Switch the power back on and see if the error clears

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

11 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.