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E110
Potterton fault code

Potterton E110: overheat: the safety thermostat has tripped

Engineer only

The boiler got too hot. Baxi's table, covering Potterton Assure, lists a jammed pump or air in the system as likely causes.

What you can safely do

There is nothing you can safely do yourself with this one. Leave the boiler off and book an engineer.

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Applies to: Potterton Assure (in Baxi's fault table). Codes can differ between models, so check your manual.

What E110 means on each Potterton model

From Potterton's own fault tables. Your model name is usually on the front of the boiler or in the user manual.

ModelMeaningCauses listed for engineers
Potterton Assure (in Baxi's fault table)Boiler maximum temperature exceeded for gradient, or safety thermostat sensor trippedProbably the pump is jammed or there is air in the circuit

Common questions about Potterton E110

Can I reset E110?

Repeatedly resetting an overheat fault isn't safe. Book an engineer.

Nearby Potterton codes

See all 35 Potterton codes

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