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Safety thermostat activated on Potterton Performa 24

Your boiler has switched itself off because it got too hot, which is a built-in safety feature to prevent damage or dangerous overheating.

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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

Press reset button on safety thermostat. If regular resetting is required, or appliance still does not operate, investigation is necessary. Check for continuity (more than 1.5 ohm).

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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