Medium Warning
F.78 on Vaillant ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus

Your boiler is having trouble communicating with an external temperature sensor used for your hot water, meaning the system doesn't know how hot the water is.

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This fault should be looked at by a Gas Safe engineer within the next week or two. It may get worse if left.

Technical description

Interruption to DHW outlet sensor at external controller

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler loses its digital connection to a sensor measuring the temperature of your hot water, usually located on an external control system. The most common reason is a loose electrical connection or a broken internal wire that prevents the main circuit board from receiving a temperature reading. In some cases, the sensor itself may have failed due to age or heat exposure, leaving the boiler unable to safely manage hot water production.

Engineer required

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

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