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S.76 on Glow-worm Ultracom cxi

Your boiler has paused because it is waiting for a stable reading from the internal water pressure sensor.

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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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Waiting period – pressure sensor

From this model's manual
Verified against the Glow Worm Ultracom 2 Cxi installation & service manual, page 52.
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's control panel cannot get a consistent or reliable signal from the internal water pressure sensor. It usually happens because the sensor itself has developed an electrical fault or is being affected by debris and sludge within the heating system. In some cases, a loose or damaged wiring connection between the sensor and the main board is preventing the boiler from confirming there is enough water to operate safely.

DIY fix possible

Check the pressure gauge on the front of the boilerIf the pressure is below 1.0 bar, use the filling loop to top it up to 1.5 barReset the boiler to see if the status code clears

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