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1060Alpha Heating Innovation · Alpha E-Tec Hybrid (E-Tec EHP 4 kW + E-Tec 33 HB boiler)
1060 on an Alpha Heating Innovation Alpha E-Tec Hybrid: High pressure switch error: High pressure switch fault
Short answer
On an Alpha Heating Innovation heat pump, 1060 means: High pressure switch error: High pressure switch fault. The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: High pressure switch error: High pressure switch fault.
Part involved: E-Tec EHP outdoor unit.
Likely causes:
- Check high pressure switch function and connections.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The manual does not say whether the heat pump stops.
What you can check
- Note the code and any text shown on the display/controller.
- Check the heat pump isolator and consumer-unit breaker are on.
- Check the outdoor unit is not blocked by debris, snow or leaves.
What the engineer will check
- Check high pressure switch function and connections.
Who to ask for: heat pump engineer.
Certification: F-gas certified engineer (refrigerant circuit).
Sources
- Alpha E-Tec Hybrid - Installation Instructions (package, 06-23) ↗ · E-Tec Hybrid package instructions 06-23 · page 39 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026