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PUMP FAULT on Ideal Concord CXA 40-120

Your boiler is unable to move hot water around the system, meaning your heating and hot water will not work.

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

Fault detected with the pump. Check pump connections, water flow, or replace pump.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Concord Cxa 40 120 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 occurs when the boiler's internal computer detects that water is not circulating through the heat exchanger correctly. The most common reasons are a mechanical failure of the pump motor, a buildup of sludge blocking the internal pipework, or a loose electrical connection between the pump and the main control board.

This issue is frequently seen in autumn when heating systems are switched back on after being idle all summer, which can cause the pump's internal bearings to seize up.

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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