F.15
Glow-worm Real‑Time Clock / Backup Power Fault

Thermostat displays F.15 and time/date keep resetting

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Possible Causes

Failed RTC chip on thermostat PCB, Exhausted internal backup battery or supercapacitor, Frequent power interruptions, Firmware bug affecting timekeeping

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Only low‑voltage handling is required. Do not attempt to replace internal backup cells unless specified by Glow‑worm.

Steps:

  • Ensure the thermostat has a stable power supply (fresh batteries or stable mains/24 V feed).
  • Set the correct time and date manually, then leave the thermostat powered continuously for at least 24 hours.
  • If the thermostat supports automatic time sync via internet, enable NTP or cloud time synchronisation.
  • Power‑cycle the thermostat briefly and check whether the time is retained.

Remedy:

  • If the time resets after every power interruption and F.15 persists, the internal RTC or backup storage is defective. Replace the thermostat head.
  • Where available, update firmware to the latest version before replacement to rule out software issues.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Glow-worm smart thermostat main PCB (RTC/backup cell)
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