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n053Intergas · Xtend hybrid heat pump

n053 on an Intergas Xtend hybrid heat pump: Flow temperature from boiler is too low

Short answer

On an Intergas heat pump, n053 means: Flow temperature from boiler is too low. The heat pump keeps running. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.

Reviewed 24 September 2026 · 1 source

What it means

The manual says: Flow temperature from boiler is too low.

Part involved: flow switch / circulation pump.

Likely causes:

  • Set boiler flow temperature at least 10 C higher than the Xtend system flow temperature (P194).

Is it safe?

Does the heat pump stop?No
SeverityWarning
Engineer needed?Yes

The heat pump keeps running.

Resetting itself: unknown.

What you can check

  • Note the code shown on the controller and the model number on the unit's rating label before contacting your installer.
  • Check that the heat pump's isolator and consumer-unit breaker are on; do not open any casing.
  • Check the boiler is switched on and showing no fault of its own; do not open the boiler casing.

What the engineer will check

  • Check the circulation pump runs and the strainer/filter is clean.
  • Vent air from the system.
  • Check the flow switch/flowmeter and its wiring.
  • Check isolation valves are open and minimum flow/volume is met.

Who to ask for: Heat pump engineer.

Certification: Heat pump installer competence; F-gas and flammable-refrigerant (R32/R290) handling competence for any refrigerant-circuit work.

What you might notice

Sources

A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.

Reviewed: 24 September 2026