Why does my Potterton gold Combi keep losing pressure?

I have a Potterton Gold 24he combi that keeps losing pressure, needing refilled every 24 hrs. Error code points to an issue with the fan, but i think there has to be another fault to account for the lost pressure? When the flow and return pipes are switched off at the boiler, and left to stand for 5 hours, the pressure dropped from 2.0 to 1.8bar.

What’s the pressure on a Potterton gold boiler?

When the flow and return pipes are switched off at the boiler, and left to stand for 5 hours, the pressure dropped from 2.0 to 1.8bar. However, when switched back on (to HW function only, with CH pipes still off) it dropped another 0.5bar immediately. Click to expand…

What causes pressure loss in Potterton PowerMax he?

Unfortunatly in doing this they allow contaminated system water to flow through this valve which invariably leads to a small piece of debris getting under the valve seat and allowing water to pass to the outside via the discharge pipe, hence the pressure loss.

Is the expansion vessel on a Potterton boiler?

Not a plumber and no expertise. You know guys, the expansion vessel is nothing to do with the boiler. It is not made or distributed by Potterton and is selected and installed by the Installer, yet Potterton get the stick for it.

What causes a fault code on a Potterton boiler?

A damaged PCB – The problem could also be caused by an issue with the PCB itself. There are also various different fault codes that your Potterton boiler could generate. These include E131, E133, E151, E152, E160 and E161. This is another job for a qualified engineer as it involves testing components underneath your boiler’s casing.

What should I do if my Potterton boiler is leaking?

This is sometimes a minor job that you can do yourself by tightening a joint or using a DIY sealant. If the issue is with a soldered joint, it is usually a relatively minor issue to fix it. Once you have identified and fixed the leak, you will then be able to repressurise the system and it should now work as normal.

Why is the pressure on my Potterton boiler too high?

The pressure gadge is up to 4 and it cuts off probably for safety reasons. I have bled the radiators, and released the water from the flexible pipe attached to the two vavles.# Just checked it again after all that and now the pressure is 1.4 then it goes to lock out.

Where can I find the Potterton gold Combi?

What should the pressure be on a combi boiler?

Most combi boiler pressure gauges will mark the pressure between 0 – 4 bar. Time for a new boiler? Get a fixed quote today, with installation as quick as tomorrow. Thanks!

Obviously that would be on your system like that. So that’s another way that you can take the pressure out of the system. If you’ve managed to get your pressure back down to one, then what you need to do now is when the system’s cold, you want the pressure to be at one bar. Just round about one bar.

What is the problem with the Baxi combi boiler?

This boiler had more than one problem.. one of the problem was that the system pressure is going too high.. the other complain was that the hot water is not hot enough and also was cutting off.. The faulty parts were identified and the boiler was repaired. Loading…

Is there a problem with Potterton Promax 24 he plus?

Didn’t really look like a pcb problem but sure enough replaced it with new one and boiler running perfect.

What does Potter ton gold 33he fault code mean?

That meant that the boiler couldn’t switch properly between feeding radiators and hot water supply. Seems to have got rid of the error now (touch wood), so I suspect that the boiler couldn’t figure out what was happening and threw the error to say so. Potter ton Gold 33HE. Fault code e168.

Are there any problems with the Potterton boiler?

#1 Problem: Low Boiler Pressure (E119 Fault Code) Low boiler pressure is a very common Potterton boiler problem that occurs in all boilers and not just the Potterton models. If your Potterton boilers pressures drop too low, it will stop working and display the E119 error code.

How to repressurise / refill a combi boiler?

How to repressurise/refill a combi boiler. E119 Error low pressure. Baxi Potterton. – YouTube

Is the Potterton Promax Combi he plus boiler error 119?

I have a potterton promax combi he plus boiler. I woke up this morning and had no hot water. Checked the boiler and it says Error 119. I researched online and in the manual but the pictures in manual and others online did not look like the set up I have.

What are the most common problems with Potterton boilers?

The Five Most Common Problems with Potterton Boilers #1 – Boiler Pressure Is Too Low Low boiler pressure is a common problem with all boilers and Potterton boilers are as susceptible to this as any others. If your boiler pressure drops too low, the boiler’s default failsafe mechanism will kick in and the boiler will lockout.