Ravenheat HE 80/90 / 25-30s Fault codes & diagnostics

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

CombiSystem Natural GasLPG 23-28 kW 1996-2002 Discontinued
GC Numbers 41-581-1241-581-13

Replaced by: CSI / CSX Primary range

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08E

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system 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 on the filling loop until you hear water entering.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge and close the valves once the needle reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Expansion vessel
  • Pressure sensor
AF

Your boiler has detected that the temperature inside the unit is very low and has briefly activated its internal heater to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Low Engineer only

Parts commonly replaced

  • NTC Thermistor
  • PCB

Related codes

E01

Your boiler has stopped working because it cannot light the internal flame or keep it burning.

High Engineer only £120-250

Parts commonly replaced

  • Ignition electrode
  • Gas valve
  • PCB

Related codes

E08

Your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system to operate safely, which has caused it to shut down.

High DIY-safe £0-120

What to check first

  1. Locate the filling loop (usually a silver braided hose) underneath the boiler.
  2. Open the small valve or valves on the loop slowly until you hear water entering.
  3. Watch the pressure gauge until it reaches between 1 and 1.5 bar, then close the valves tightly.

Parts commonly replaced

  • Filling loop
  • Pressure sensor
  • Expansion vessel

Related codes

1 operating states & engineer diagnostics

Not faults — these are normal operating states. Tap to expand.