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F.78 FAULT CODE
Vaillant

DHW Outlet Sensor Interruption

Medium Severity Engineer Required

There is an interruption to the domestic hot water outlet sensor when connected to an external controller. Usually a wiring issue.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1 Engineer only

    Call a Gas Safe engineer to inspect the DHW sensor wiring and connections

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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