High Lockout
A(1) on Potterton Flamingo RS40 RS50

Your boiler is not receiving the gas it needs to light, meaning it cannot provide heating or hot water.

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.

Technical description

No gas supply.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal safety sensors detect that a flame hasn't been established after several attempts to light. The most common reasons are a lack of gas reaching the unit, a faulty component failing to create a spark, or the gas valve not opening correctly to allow fuel into the burner.

This issue can occur in winter if the external gas meter regulator freezes, restricting the flow of gas to the boiler during periods of high demand.

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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