High
2F on Ideal Maximiser SE

Your boiler has detected that the water pressure inside your heating system is too low to operate safely and effectively.

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

This code can appear if the unit adjusts itself to the small amount of water in the installation.

From this model's manual
Verified against the Ideal Maximiser Se installation & service manual, page 31.
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 senses that the water inside the unit is heating up much faster than expected, which usually points to a lack of flow. This is most commonly caused by low system pressure, a blockage in the pipes, or a failing pump that isn't pushing the water around your radiators effectively. The boiler shuts down as a safety measure to prevent the heat exchanger from overheating.

This issue is frequently seen in autumn when heating systems are turned back on after being idle all summer, which can cause internal pump components to seize.

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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