What does Block code S12 / Switch Cycle Block mean displayed on my heat pump (WPM / Touch screen based).

S12 / Switch Cycle Block is not a fault. It means the heat pump has detected there is a demand for heat / hot water but it cannot run straight away, as the compressor had started less than 20 minutes before. The heat pump is programmed to prevent the compressor starting more than once every 20 mins (maximum 3 compressor starts per hour) in order to comply with local electricity network requirements.

The heat pump will allow the compressor to run once the minimum time has passed (within 20 mins at most). 

Applicable to models:  

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