Lock Out After 15 Seconds High

Potterton Lock Out After 15 Seconds Fault Code

Also written as LOCKOUTAFTER15SECONDS — same fault.

The Potterton Lock Out After 15 Seconds fault code means: your boiler is lighting, but it cannot confirm the flame is stable, so it shuts down for safety reasons to prevent fuel from building up.. It appears on 1 Potterton model in our database.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Burner Starts, Flame Established But Goes To Lock Out After 15 Seconds
Typical repair cost £150-300 (including labour)

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

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Potterton models that show the Lock Out After 15 Seconds fault code

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Source

Potterton Lock Out After 15 Seconds fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Potterton service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026