High
356 on Worcester Bosch 24/28/35 CDi MkII

Your boiler is struggling because the electrical power reaching it has dropped below the minimum level required to operate safely.

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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

Supply voltage for heat source too low.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Cdi Compact 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.

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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