Potterton Promax Combi HE Plus, E133 Fault

[chrisg10]

As above, my boiler keeps producing this fault every now and then. Any one got any fixes for it?

 

[Puddle]

This may help

http://www.potterton.co.uk/891.htm



would check condensate trap in boiler and clean and check sensor/connections maybe


imho

 

[diamondgas]

E133 - The dreaded fan fault! ... Intermitent could be gas pressure, ignition or flame detection, condensate blocked .... etc.

All gas related bar the condensate ChrisG10. Check its route is clear I'd say otherwise get a GS engineer in!

 

[Toddyplumb]

E133 is flame fail , try a gas safe registered engineer , a proper service might sort it (not just a FGA)

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

E133 - The dreaded fan fault! ... Intermitent could be gas pressure, ignition or flame detection, condensate blocked .... etc.

All gas related bar the condensate ChrisG10. Check its route is clear I'd say otherwise get a GS engineer in!

its e160 i got hat wrong in the other thread doh

 

[fixter1]

e133/flame fail fault

 

[Poxi]

E133 - The dreaded fan fault! ... Intermitent could be gas pressure, ignition or flame detection, condensate blocked .... etc.

All gas related bar the condensate ChrisG10. Check its route is clear I'd say otherwise get a GS engineer in!

?????

 

[Poxi]

E133, If your boiler is over 2 years old, Chances are it will require a new upgraded part (720222***) to be fitted. A GSE should be sought (Easy Fix)

 

[diamondgas]

its e160 i got hat wrong in the other thread doh

Never could get a handle on them 'e' numbers!! Possible cause/issues weren't a bad shout though

 

[chrisg10]

E133, If your boiler is over 2 years old, Chances are it will require a new upgraded part (720222***) to be fitted. A GSE should be sought (Easy Fix)

What part is this please?? It's 2 years old this month

 

[CES]

It sounds like the rectification probes. There was a change of design as the old ones were bending in the heat and causing this fault code. The new ones are here
[DLMURL="http://www.gas-spares.co.uk/Catalogue/BAXI-SPARES/BOILERS-Combi/PLATINUM-Combi-Range/PLATINUM-combi-40-HE/ELECTRODE-Without-lead"]ELECTRODE Without lead - Gas Appliance Spares (Preston) Ltd[/DLMURL]
Anyway, it needs a GSR engineer.

 

[chrisg10]

Ok are heateam any good?

 

[diamondgas]

They are Baxi/Potterton's repair engineers ... They should know their stuff!!

 

[Toddyplumb]

Go on Baxi Website , find an installer . Cheaper than Heatteam
That part is the spark electrode. I would have it serviced , tell the engineer you have a problem before he comes . You may not need any parts !

 

[chrisg10]

You were right lads, it was the spark electrode. What a nightmare wish I had just ordered one off the net and fitted it myself! took him 2 minutes to do.

 

[Toddyplumb]

Did you get it serviced as well ?

 

[chrisg10]

No but there coming back to service it, they said they do all there servicing around august/september

 

[Toddyplumb]

Was it heatteam ? Are you getting charged twice ? That electrode is a parts only as part of a service !

 

[NickApps]

hi there

could i ask did you manage to resolve the e160 fault on the Potterton Promax HE Store and if so what was the problem please? I have developed this problem on my boiler.

thanks

nick

its e160 i got hat wrong in the other thread doh

 

[NickApps]

chris

did your boiler have the e160 fault or somehing different please?

nick

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

chris

did your boiler have the e160 fault or somehing different please?

nick

dont think the store is the same as a normal promax combi e160 on the promax/heatmax/duotec/platinum/gold combis is fan failure and it wont be intermittent like your fault it will be fully dead

 

[chrisg10]

E133 Fault as in the title thread, sorry I dont know anything about E160 fault

 

[Boilerbud]

It is the ignition electrode.

 

[JJ The Plumber]

Guys got this problem E133 on a job at the moment.
Originally called out a few weeks ago with this fault, changed electrodes and all seemed ok but could hear gas pulsing a bit although all settings checked out with analyser.
Just been out today but no ignition. I can see a spark although difficult to see but no ignition. Am I looking at gas valve??
Any help please.
Cheers
JJ

 

[Dotty]

JJ, Can you please increase your post count to 10, then pm your GSR details to Redsaw or Gas Man who will then give you a pretty yellow badge and grant you access to the secret chamber! We don't want have a go heroes to read this then use the advice given to kill themselves, you know?

Cheers mate

 

[Guest123]

This is an old thread and was not subject to GSR advice. Gas safety advice and information has been updated, and I've left it open as it may be useful.

 

[arran197]

Ok, so E133 can be caused by several things. If the ignition electrodes are ok/have been changed and there is a decent spark coming off them, check the inlet working pressure as anything less than 17mbar WILL give issues. The gas valve adjustment. If it's over gassed or under it'll not fire sometimes. The flue exhaust can also crack, but will cause issues like loud booming noises and not enough hot water. Condense pipe blocked also.

 

[JJ The Plumber]

Ok now I'm allowed in here I'll start again.
Heatmax combi no ignition. Replaced ignition probes few weeks ago and was working until today.
Flue clear no obstructions. Condensate clear. Difficult to see inside but can see it sparking.
Gas inlet pressure 20mb but I still have no ignition.
Any help please.

 

[arran197]

So you have a spark but it won't light?

 

[JJ The Plumber]

So you have a spark but it won't light?

Yes but I do find it difficult to see the spark