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12 on Potterton Performa 24

Your boiler is simply performing a standard start-up sequence after being powered on and is operating normally.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Power On

From this model's manual
Verified against the Potterton Performa 24 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.

DIY fix possible

Wait a few moments for the boiler to complete its self-testEnsure your thermostat or timer is calling for heatCheck that your gas supply is turned on

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