Sime Low System Load / Bypass or Oversizing Issue

Boiler cycles on and off rapidly when only a small radiator or towel rail is open

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Possible Causes

Boiler oversized for system, No automatic bypass valve, TRVs all nearly closed, Minimum output too high

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Avoid covering radiators or blocking ventilation around the boiler.

  • Open more radiators: Increase the number of radiators in use to provide sufficient load.
  • Lower flow temperature: Reducing CH flow temperature can help reduce cycling.
  • Engineer solutions: The engineer may fit or adjust an automatic bypass valve, rebalance the system, and adjust boiler parameters (where allowed) to better match the system.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Automatic Bypass Valve
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