E19
Keston DHW Flow Detection Fault

Boiler shows E19, DHW flow is detected but burner does not fire

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty flow switch or turbine, Blocked DHW inlet filter, Wiring fault to flow sensor, Limescale restricting flow

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power and water supply before removing any DHW components. Risk of hot water discharge.

User checks:

  • Check that cold water supply to the boiler is on and that other cold taps have good pressure.
  • Observe if the boiler display shows a tap symbol when a hot tap is opened; if not, flow detection may be faulty.

Engineer checks:

  • Inspect and clean the DHW inlet filter on the Keston boiler to remove debris.
  • Test the DHW flow switch or turbine sensor for correct operation (mechanical movement and electrical output).
  • Check wiring continuity from the flow sensor to the PCB.
  • Descale the DHW side of the plate heat exchanger and inlet if limescale is suspected.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

DHW Flow Sensor / Switch
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