Potterton Lights: On Flash Flash Fault Code
Also written as LIGHTSONFLASHFLASH — same fault.
The Potterton Lights: On Flash Flash fault code means: your boiler has detected that there is not enough water circulating inside it, which triggers a safety shutdown to prevent the internal components from overheating.. It appears on 3 Potterton models in our database.
Technical description: Dry-Fire. Go to Dry-Fire section of the fault finding instructions.
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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.
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Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026