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é1 on Remeha Avanta 18V

Your boiler is currently going through its safety check phase before it attempts to light, which is a normal part of the startup process.

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

pre-purge stage

From this model's manual
Verified against the Remeha Avanta 18v installation & service manual, page 46.
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 water cannot move through the boiler quickly enough to carry heat away, causing the internal temperature to reach a dangerous level. The most common reasons are a failed external pump that isn't pushing water to the radiators or a buildup of sludge and debris that has physically blocked the pipes or heat exchanger.

This issue often appears during the first cold spell of autumn when the heating is turned back on after sitting idle all summer, which can cause internal pump parts to seize.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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