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D.17 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus Regular

Your boiler is switching from controlling the water temperature based on the outgoing flow to the returning water because it has detected a more stable reading that way.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description

Heating glow return regulation

What causes this fault?

This occurs when the boiler detects that the temperature sensor on the return pipe is providing a more reliable reading than the one on the flow pipe. It physically happens because the control board senses a conflict or inconsistency in how heat is being measured as water leaves the unit, prompting it to switch its monitoring method to ensure safe operation. The most common reasons are a drifting calibration in a sensor or a slight restriction in water flow through the heat exchanger.

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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