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34:0 on Viessmann Vitodens 222-F

Your boiler is receiving a constant request for heat from an external control or thermostat, causing all the pumps to run continuously.

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

Influence of 'External demand' signal on circulation pumps: All pumps are controlled

From this model's manual
Verified against the Viessmann Vitodens 222 F installation & service 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 happens because the boiler is receiving a permanent electrical signal telling it to keep heating, even when your heating is turned off. It is usually caused by a physical fault in an external part, such as a stuck motorized valve or a faulty room thermostat that is failing to stop the demand signal. Because the boiler thinks it is still being asked for heat, it keeps the internal pumps running constantly to circulate water.

DIY fix possible

Check all room thermostats are not set excessively highCheck if the programmers or timers are stuck on an 'Always On' settingTurn the boiler power off and back on at the fused spur to see if the signal resets

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