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05Danfoss · DHP-AT
05 on a Danfoss DHP-AT: Excessive temperature difference between supply and return water (>13°C)
Short answer
On a Danfoss heat pump, 05 means: Excessive temperature difference between supply and return water (>13°C). The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 23 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Excessive temperature difference between supply and return water (>13°C).
Part involved: Excessive temperature difference between supply and return water (>13°C).
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
What you can check
- Note the 2-digit code. Check the heating-system pressure gauge is in the range given in the user guide (Thermia/Danfoss: 1-1.5 bar when cold) - do not top up yourself unless you have been shown how; check radiator/underfloor valves and room thermostats are open. If the code persists, call an engineer.
What the engineer will check
- Measure sensor/cable resistance or check the indicated circuit; consult VMGFI302 section 4.4 check and safety functions.
Who to ask for: heat pump engineer.
What you might notice
Sources
- Installation Guide DHP-AT - Installation and service manual (VMGFI302 / AN089486453198) ↗ · VMGFI302 · page p.32 (section 10.1.1); safety functions pp.16-17 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026