Potterton E83 477 Fault Code
Also written as E83477 — same fault.
The Potterton E83 477 fault code means: your boiler is failing to detect the flame correctly, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent gas from flowing without a flame present.. It appears on 1 Potterton model in our database.
Technical description: Ionization Lead
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Potterton models that show the E83 477 fault code
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Potterton E83 477 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Potterton service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026