Potterton Apollo Fault codes & diagnostics

34 fault codes with plain-English explanations, severity ratings, DIY guidance, and repair cost estimates.

Regular Natural Gas 2011-2015 Discontinued
GC Numbers 47-393-3847-393-37
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4 Emergency 30 High

Which version do you have?

The GC number on your boiler's data badge identifies the exact appliance and production years, as recorded in the UK Product Characteristics Database.

GC number Appliance (register name) Produced
47-393-38 Apollo 25 2011–2015
47-393-37 Apollo 30 2011–2015

All 34 documented codes

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1 flash green

Your boiler has shut down because the water inside it has become too hot, too quickly, or is not circulating properly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • System filter
  • Thermistor
1 flash red

Your boiler has stopped heating because it is unable to accurately measure the temperature of the water flowing through it, likely due to a loose wire or a faulty sensor.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
2 flashes green

Your boiler has detected an external safety device, such as an overheat thermostat or external control, that has cut the power to the system to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Wiring loom
  • External time clock
  • Main control board

Related codes

2 flashes red

Your boiler has detected that it is getting dangerously hot and has shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Over-temperature thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
  • Diverter valve
3 flashes green

Your boiler has stopped because it cannot maintain a steady flame, meaning it will currently provide no heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame rectification probe
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve
3 flashes red

Your boiler is failing to light the flame properly, which means it has automatically shut down to prevent gas from building up in the system.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Control board (PCB)
4 flashes green

Your boiler has lost the ability for its internal electronic parts to talk to each other correctly, meaning it will likely stop heating your home to stay safe.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
4 flashes red

Your boiler has stopped working because the internal fan mechanism, which clears waste gases safely, is not starting or running as it should.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
5 flashes green

Your boiler's computer memory has encountered a digital error and cannot correctly interpret its own settings, causing it to stop operating securely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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5 flashes red

Your boiler has detected a communication error within its internal computer, meaning it cannot safely operate and has shut down as a precaution.

High Engineer only £200-400

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
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6 flashes green

Your boiler has detected an internal electronic error within its main control system, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Combustion Control Unit (CCU)
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
6 flashes red

Your boiler's internal computer is struggling to communicate with its parts, meaning it cannot safely command the heating or hot water to turn on.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Wiring harness
  • Connecting cables
Lights Flash Flash On

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot properly clear away the combustion gases, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent any risk.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Air pressure switch
  • Venturi
  • Wiring harness
Lights Flash Off Flash

Your boiler has detected an internal electrical connection failure, which is preventing it from starting up reliably.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Wiring harness
  • Output selector switch
Lights Flash Off On

Your boiler has detected that it is getting too hot and has automatically switched itself off to prevent any damage or safety issues.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Overheat thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB
Lights On Off Flash

Your boiler has detected that the electrical supply wires have been connected the wrong way round.

High Engineer only £90-180

Parts commonly replaced

  • Main PCB
  • Wiring harness
15

Your boiler has detected an issue with the fuel supply system, meaning it cannot ignite safely to provide heating or hot water.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
20

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water circulating through your radiators, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Thermistor
  • Wiring Harness

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28

Your boiler has detected a communication error with its exhaust sensor, causing it to shut down for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness
  • PCB
40

Your boiler is struggling to accurately read the temperature of the water returning to it, which prevents the system from heating your home properly.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Return NTC Thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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110

Your boiler has detected that it has become dangerously hot and has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage or fire risk.

Emergency Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety thermostat
  • Pump
  • PCB

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125

Your boiler has detected that water is not moving effectively around your heating system, which forces the boiler to shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Flow switch
  • Diverter valve

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130

Your boiler has detected that the flue gases are becoming too hot, causing the system to shut down for safety reasons.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue NTC Sensor
  • Primary Heat Exchanger
  • Pump

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133

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame, which is likely due to the gas supply being cut off or the ignition failing to spark.

High Engineer only £120-£250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

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135

Your boiler has stopped working because it is failing to receive a consistent supply of gas or is struggling to ignite properly.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • PCB
  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead

Related codes

160

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect that the internal fan, which is essential for safely exhausting gases, is running correctly.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Related codes

E20

Your boiler has stopped heating your home or water because it is failing to read the internal temperature correctly.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
E28

Your boiler has detected that the internal control board is not the correct version required for your specific model, preventing it from functioning safely.

High Engineer only £250-450

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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E50

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the hot water inside it, so it has shut down to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Hot water NTC thermistor
  • Wiring harness

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E110

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating and has shut itself down to prevent internal damage.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Safety Thermostat
  • Pump
  • Diverter Valve

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E119

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the system has dropped too low to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose with one or two valves) underneath your boiler.
  2. Gradually open the valve(s) to allow mains water into the system while watching the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler.
  3. Stop the flow once the needle reaches the green zone (typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar) and ensure the valve is firmly closed.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure relief valve
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

E125

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing around your heating system correctly, which prevents it from safely producing heat.

High Engineer only £150-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Diverter valve
  • System filter

Related codes

E133

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot detect a flame or is not receiving the gas supply needed to stay lit.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board

Related codes

E160

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for safely removing exhaust gases is not working correctly, so it has shut down to keep your home safe.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Fan assembly
  • Fan wiring harness
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

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