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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