CTC Poor Circulation / Short Cycling

Radiators are only lukewarm and the boiler cycles on and off rapidly.

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Possible Causes

Pump running at too low speed, Blocked system filter, Sludge in radiators, Incorrect boiler output settings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Allow the system to cool before handling filters or valves.

  • Check room controls: Ensure thermostatic radiator valves are open and the room thermostat is set above current room temperature.
  • Clean system filter: If a magnetic or mesh filter is installed on the return to the CTC boiler, isolate, depressurise locally, and clean the filter element.
  • Adjust pump speed (technician): Increase the pump speed setting to improve circulation through the system.
  • Balance radiators: Throttle back lockshield valves on radiators closest to the boiler to encourage flow to distant radiators.
  • Check boiler modulation settings (technician): In the installer menu, verify that maximum output is correctly set for the system size to reduce short cycling.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Primary Circulation Pump
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