High
F26 on Saunier Duval Isotwin F30E

Your boiler has detected that the water is getting hot too quickly or the temperature difference between pipes is too wide, often caused by poor water flow.

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

Maximum delta temperature (flow - return). Water circulation fault. Check central heating flow and return connection

Shared across the range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s 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 boiler's internal sensors detect that heat isn't being carried away from the burner fast enough, causing the unit to overheat rapidly. The most common reason is a blockage in the system or a pump failure, which prevents water from circulating through the radiators as it should.

This issue often surfaces during the first cold snap of autumn when heating systems are turned on after sitting idle for months, which can cause internal pumps to seize.

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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