Reversed Polarity High

Potterton Reversed Polarity Fault Code

Also written as REVERSEDPOLARITY — same fault.

The Potterton Reversed Polarity fault code means: your boiler has detected that the electrical supply wires have been connected in the wrong order, which means it cannot safely operate until the wiring is corrected.. It appears on 2 Potterton 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: Indicator lamp 'Off' - aids electrical commissioning. If 'On', indicates wiring error.
Typical repair cost £90-150 (including labour)

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Potterton models that show the Reversed Polarity fault code

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Source

Potterton Reversed Polarity 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 27 April 2026