High
F77 on Glow-worm Ultracom 2 CXI

Your boiler has detected an issue with the system that removes waste water or measured a temperature imbalance, causing it to shut down as a safety precaution.

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

Condensate pump / flue gas thermistor fault

From this model's manual
Verified against the Glow Worm Ultracom 2 Cxi installation & service manual, page 49.
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 boiler detects a failure in the pump responsible for removing waste water (condensate) or a safety sensor indicates the internal temperatures are incorrect. The most common reason is a blocked or failed condensate pump, which prevents the boiler from safely draining liquid produced during operation. If the water cannot escape, or if a sensor detects abnormal heat levels, the system shuts down to prevent internal damage or flooding.

This fault is more frequent during winter, as the external drain pipe can freeze, causing water to back up and overwhelm the condensate pump.

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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