Chaffoteaux Low Flow Extinguishing

Water heater ignites but shuts off when the hot tap is partially closed (low flow).

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Possible Causes

Flow below minimum specification, Dirty flow sensor, Incorrect minimum gas setting, Faulty modulation control

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Avoid operating at extremely low flows that cause cycling.

  • Clean flow sensor and filters: Improve sensitivity at low flows.
  • Use moderate flow: Adjust user habits to keep flow above the minimum required by the heater.
  • Professional check: Have a technician verify minimum gas rate and modulation response.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

DHW Flow Sensor
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