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H8Sime · SHP M Pro
H8 on a Sime SHP M Pro: Pressure sensor malfunction
Short answer
On a Sime heat pump, H8 means: Pressure sensor malfunction. The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped. An engineer is needed to fix the cause.
Reviewed 24 September 2026 · 1 source
What it means
The manual says: Pressure sensor malfunction.
Part involved: temperature/pressure sensor.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Partly |
|---|---|
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump keeps running with some functions stopped.
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.
What the engineer will check
- Check the sensor/probe connector and wiring.
- Measure sensor resistance or transducer output against the manufacturer's table.
- Replace the sensor or controller board as indicated.
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
- Sime SHP M PRO Installation manual 6332386 R3 (IT/EN/ES/EL) ↗ · R3 · page printed p.57 (PDF p.128) · Reviewed 24 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 24 September 2026