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Hobby Heating

(Caravans, 2008 Model Year)

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Master Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Matrix

Error Code / IndicatorSymptom / MeaningPossible CauseStep-by-Step DIY FixSuggested Actions
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Heating ignition sparks can't be heard, or are more than a second apart
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Fit a new battery in the automatic ignitor.
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Hobby and Truma specify a temperature-resistant (+70°C), leakproof AA (Mignon) battery for the ignitor. We couldn't find a widely sold AA rated to +70°C - this lithium AA is the highest-rated common option (+60°C, versus about +50-55°C for standard alkaline).

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Boiler control panel's red LED comes on or blinks
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Carefully clean fan wheel with a brush.
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FrostControl valve opens automatically and the button pops out
The temperature at the drain valve is under approx. 3 degrees C
This is normal automatic protection - the boiler's contents drain away through the drain outlet on their own; no action needed unless you want to prevent it, e.g. by keeping the area heated. Once the temperature at the valve rises back above about 7°C you can close it again by hand to refill the boiler.
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