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Chaffoteaux 08 Fault Code

The Chaffoteaux 08 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.. It appears on 9 Chaffoteaux models in our database.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: No water in the primary circuit
Typical repair cost £80-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with one or two valves underneath the boiler)Slowly open the valve to allow water to enter the system until the pressure gauge reads between 1.0 and 1.5 barClose the valve tightly and check that the error code clears

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Chaffoteaux models that show the 08 fault code

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Source

Chaffoteaux 08 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Chaffoteaux service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 31 August 2026