High Lockout
28 on Ideal Maximiser SE

Your boiler is not receiving a steady supply of gas or has air trapped in the pipes, preventng the flame from lighting properly.

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.

Technical description

The burner is supplied with too little gas or air is present in the gas pipe; check the pre-pressure. If the control pipe is not blocked, the gas/air ∆P should be checked at minimum and maximum load.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's burner fails to receive the correct amount of gas required to create or maintain a stable flame. It is usually caused by air being trapped within the internal pipework after maintenance, or a failing gas valve that can no longer regulate the fuel flow correctly. Because the boiler cannot guarantee a safe and consistent burn, it will shut down to prevent damage or unsafe operation.

This issue can occasionally appear during the first cold snap of autumn when a boiler that has been idle all summer is suddenly forced to operate at maximum gas demand.

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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