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S.17 on Vaillant Ecomax Condensing 600/800 series

Your boiler is currently circulating hot water inside the system to cool itself down after heating your taps, which is a normal process.

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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.

Technical description

Pump over run (hot water operation)

Engineer required

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

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