High
E20 on Potterton Promax HE Store

Your boiler's temperature sensor has encountered a technical glitch, meaning the system cannot accurately monitor the heat of the water it is pumping around your radiators.

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.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Central Heating NTC Fault

From this model's manual
Verified against the Potterton/Potterton Promax He Store 4159176 installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the internal thermistor, which monitors the temperature of the water leaving the boiler, sends an incorrect signal or stops communicating entirely. The most common reason is that the sensor has degraded over time due to constant heating and cooling, or the electrical wiring connecting it to the main control board has developed a loose connection.

This fault is slightly more common in winter when the boiler is running at higher temperatures for longer periods, putting more thermal stress on the sensor.

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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