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S.10 Low Information

Your boiler has detected that you have turned on a hot water tap and is currently working to heat water for you.

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: Hot water demand

What causes this fault?

This code appears when the boiler's internal flow sensor detects water moving through the pipes after you open a hot water tap. It physically indicates that the internal diverter valve has shifted position to prioritise heating your water instead of your radiators. This is a normal functional message and does not indicate a mechanical failure or a breakdown.

DIY fix possible

This fault may be fixable without an engineer. Check your manual first.

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