High Lockout
30° neon flashing on Potterton Performa 24

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the water temperature, causing the system to shut down as a safety precaution.

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

Primary temperature sensor (NTC) fault

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the sensor responsible for monitoring the heat of the water inside the boiler fails or sends an incorrect signal. The most common reason is that the sensor has physically degraded over time or developed an electrical short, meaning the boiler can no longer safely track temperature. Because the system doesn't know how hot the water is, it shuts down to prevent the unit from overheating.

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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