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F.0 High Lockout

Your boiler has lost connection with its main internal temperature sensor, meaning it cannot safely tell how hot the water is and has shut down as a precaution.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24–48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Flow–NTC: NTC broken, NTC cable broken, Defective connection at NTC, Defective connection at electronics | Cause: Flow–NTC cable defective/broken NTC faulty

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer can no longer detect a signal from the sensor that monitors water temperature. The most common reason is that the sensor itself has simply worn out over time, though it can also be caused by a loose connection or damaged wiring inside the unit.

Typical repair cost £90-160 (including labour)

Engineer required

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

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