Max-flow-temperature-heating-system on a Worcester Bosch Greensource Split HP Hydrolight / Hydrocomfort: Alarm: Max flow temperature, heating system
Short answer
On a Worcester Bosch heat pump, Max-flow-temperature-heating-system means: Alarm: Max flow temperature, heating system. 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: Alarm: Max flow temperature, heating system.
Part involved: E11.T1 flow sensor.
When it shows: Flow exceeds E11.T1 set point maximum + 6 K (UFH protection): set point wrong; flow rate fault; external booster anticipated temperature above max flow.
Likely causes:
- Flow exceeds E11.T1 set point maximum + 6 K (UFH protection): set point wrong; flow rate fault; external booster anticipated temperature above max flow.
Is it safe?
| Does the heat pump stop? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Severity | Fault — needs a manual reset once the cause is fixed |
| Engineer needed? | Yes |
The heat pump stops until the fault clears or is reset.
Resetting itself: no.
Manual reset: Acknowledge by pressing the rotary selector (Acknowledge) on the Hydrolight/Hydrocomfort user interface.
What you can check
- Read and note the full alarm text shown on the controller and pass it to your installer.
- Acknowledge the alarm once on the control panel; if it returns, call the installer.
What the engineer will check
- Check E11.T1 setting, filter, TRVs, external booster settings.
Who to ask for: heat pump installer / heating engineer.
Certification: None specific for hydraulic checks; MCS-certified installer recommended for system changes.
What you might notice
Sources
- Installation, Commissioning and Servicing Instructions Greensource Hydrolight and Hydrocomfort (ODU 7.5-12) ↗ · 6 720 806 629 (2013/02) · page 64-65 · Reviewed 23 September 2026
A code explains what the controller detected, not a confirmed root cause.
Reviewed: 23 September 2026