Potterton Promax Ultra Combi ErP Fault codes & diagnostics

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

Combi Natural Gas 2015 onwards
GC Numbers 47-393-5447-393-5547-393-5647-393-57
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2 Emergency 20 High 1 Medium

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
47-393-54 Promax Ultra Combi 24 ErP 2015–present
47-393-55 Promax Ultra Combi 28 ErP 2015–present
47-393-56 Promax Ultra Combi 33 ErP 2015–present
47-393-57 Promax Ultra Combi 40 ErP 2015–present

All 23 documented codes

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09

Your boiler has lost its connection to the gas supply mechanism, meaning it cannot safely ignite to provide heating or hot water.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve wiring harness
  • Gas valve

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15

Your boiler has detected an issue with the internal component that controls the gas supply, meaning it cannot safely ignite to heat your water or home.

Emergency Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas Valve
  • Wiring Harness
  • PCB

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20

Your boiler has lost the ability to accurately measure the temperature of the water circulating to your radiators, causing it to shut down for safety.

High Engineer only £120-200

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating NTC Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

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28

Your boiler has detected a communication issue with the sensor that monitors the temperature of the gases leaving your flue, causing it to stop working for your safety.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue NTC sensor
  • Wiring harness

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40

Your boiler is struggling to accurately measure the temperature of the water returning to it, so it has shut down as a precaution to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central Heating Return NTC Sensor
  • Wiring harness

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109

Your boiler is struggling to get water moving through its internal system effectively before it tries to fire up, causing it to shut down for protection.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Pressure sensor
  • Main PCB

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110

Your boiler has detected that it is overheating and has automatically switched itself off to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Heat exchanger
  • Safety thermostat

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117

Your boiler has detected that there is too much water pressure inside the system, which can cause it to stop working to prevent internal damage.

Medium DIY-safe £90-180

What to check first

  1. Locate a radiator in your home that has a bleed valve.
  2. Place a cloth or small container under the valve.
  3. Open the valve slightly to release air and a small amount of water until the pressure gauge on the boiler drops to between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure Relief Valve
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Expansion Vessel

Related codes

118

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped below the minimum level required to operate safely.

High DIY-safe £80-150

What to check first

  1. Locate the external filling loop, which is a flexible braided hose connected to two valves under your boiler.
  2. Open the valves slowly to allow mains water into the system until the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler reads between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
  3. Close both valves firmly and ensure the filling loop is disconnected if it is a removable type.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Pressure Relief Valve
  • Pressure Gauge
  • Expansion Vessel

Related codes

125

Your boiler is struggling to pump water around your heating system, which means it has stopped working to prevent itself from overheating.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Central heating pump
  • Diverter valve
  • System filter

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128

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame needed to heat your water.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

130

Your boiler has detected that the temperature in the flue pipe is too high, causing it to shut down to prevent overheating.

Emergency Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flue NTC sensor
  • Primary heat exchanger
  • Pump

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133

Your boiler is trying to start but cannot detect a flame, likely because it is not receiving any gas or is having trouble lighting.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • Printed Circuit Board

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134

Your boiler is attempting to start but cannot detect a gas supply, so it has locked itself for safety reasons.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Gas valve
  • Ignition lead
  • PCB

Related codes

135

Your boiler has detected an issue with its internal communication or gas supply system, causing it to stop operating as a safety precaution.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve
  • Wiring harness

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154

Your boiler's safety checks have detected that the temperature sensors monitoring the water flow are not reading correctly, so the boiler has shut down to prevent damage.

High Engineer only £150-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flow/Return temperature sensor
  • Wiring harness

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160

Your boiler has detected that the internal fan responsible for venting exhaust gases safely is not operating correctly, so it has shut down to prevent any unsafe conditions.

High Engineer only £180-350

Parts commonly replaced

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

Related codes

270

Your boiler has detected that water is not flowing through the system correctly, which could lead to it overheating if it keeps running.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Circulation pump
  • Diverter valve
  • Flow sensor

Related codes

321

Your boiler is currently unable to sense the temperature of your hot water, which means it has stopped heating water to prevent overheating.

High Engineer only £120-220

Parts commonly replaced

  • Domestic Hot Water NTC Sensor

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384

Your boiler has detected a flame when it should be turned off, so it has safely shut itself down to prevent a potential hazard.

High Engineer only £150-300

Parts commonly replaced

  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Gas Valve
  • Flame Rectification Electrode

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E118

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

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) underneath the boiler.
  2. Slowly open the one or two taps/valves until you hear water entering the system.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge and close the taps once it reaches between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

E128

Your boiler started to heat up but the flame unexpectedly went out, causing the system to stop working for safety.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas prepay meter has credit
  2. Check if other gas appliances, like a cooker, are working
  3. Reset the boiler by turning the selector switch to 'R' for five seconds

Parts commonly replaced

  • Flame sensing electrode
  • Ignition lead
  • Gas valve

Related codes

E133

Your boiler has tried to light several times but cannot establish a flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.

High DIY-safe £100-£350

What to check first

  1. Check that your gas prepayment meter has credit (if applicable).
  2. Ensure your external gas emergency control valve is in the 'on' position.
  3. Press and hold the 'R' Reset button for five seconds to attempt a restart.
  4. If it is freezing outside, check that the plastic condensate pipe hasn't frozen solid.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition Electrode
  • Gas Valve
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Spark Lead

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