Medium
43 on Ideal Maximiser SE

Your boiler is struggling to control how much water flows through the system, which can prevent it from heating up correctly.

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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

The flow limiter is not properly adjusted.

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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 internal sensors detect that water is moving through the system at an incorrect speed, usually triggered by an improperly set flow regulator. The most common reason is that the mechanical limiter has shifted out of its calibrated position or has become blocked by internal debris, preventing the boiler from managing heat transfer safely. It can also be caused by a sensor failing to accurately report the water speed to the main control board.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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