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81 on an Ideal Heating Logic Air: LPB short-circuit/comm Fault
Short answer
On an Ideal Heating heat pump, 81 means: LPB short-circuit/comm 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: LPB short-circuit/comm Fault.
Part involved: LPB cascade bus / OCI345 modules.
Likely causes:
- Wiring between heat pump 1 and heat pump 2 OCI345 modules loose/faulty; faulty OCI345.
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 or fault message shown on the controller/Halo and when it appeared; check the heat pump's isolator and consumer-unit breaker are on.
What the engineer will check
- Check LPB wiring between OCI345 modules; replace OCI345 on heat pump 1 then heat pump 2.
Who to ask for: Heat pump / heating controls engineer.
Sources
- Logic Air Monobloc Heat Pump System - Installation & Maintenance (UIN 241428 A03) ↗ · UIN 241428 A03 · page 78 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026