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    vaillant ecotec 428 s.53 error (Vl-RL spread too big)

    Icgs - here is the info pump = grundfos 15-60 heatloss = 16kw cylinder = smallish (1.5m high) and completed lagged with plaster like stuff no expansion tank - converted to sealed magnaclean fitted on return
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    vaillant ecotec 428 s.53 error (Vl-RL spread too big)

    Thanks Icgs - once I get back home tonight, I will post the answers to the questions you raised.
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    vaillant ecotec 428 s.53 error (Vl-RL spread too big)

    In all honesty I actually think that plumbing is a very skilled job and at best involves knowing a lot about mechanics, fluids, pressure as a starter and so no I can't say I could ever compete with a good plumber. However the questions about the boiler and the theory are genuine puzzles that...
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    vaillant ecotec 428 s.53 error (Vl-RL spread too big)

    Thanks Agile. Now if only you could answer my bulleted questions one by one please. You are probably correct 'bout a numpty installer but I need to sort the mess. So why would the boiler go to s53 from a cold house if the pump is working and the system flushed ? What really is going on...
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    vaillant ecotec 428 s.53 error (Vl-RL spread too big)

    Hello - the above boiler has been installed new and operational for 2 weeks before getting the error mentioned. The central heating temp is set to 70c. 1) Does the error mean the return temp is too low ? 2) The system has been flushed and pump is in order (i can hear water flowing thru...
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