High Lockout
E40 on Potterton Assure Combi / System

Your boiler has detected an issue with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the water returning from your radiators.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description

Central heating return negative temperature coefficient (NTC) fault

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the internal sensor responsible for measuring the temperature of the water returning from your radiators fails or sends an incorrect signal to the main control board. The most common reason is that the sensor has suffered a technical failure or the wiring connecting it to the boiler's computer has become loose or damaged. Because the boiler can no longer monitor the safety of the return water, it shuts down to prevent any internal damage.

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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