High
E22 on Potterton Powermax HE

Your boiler is detecting an issue with the quality or frequency of the electricity coming from your mains supply, causing the system to shut down for safety.

Call an engineer soon

Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Electrical supply not 50Hz. Correct the electrical supply

From this model's manual
Verified against the Potterton Powermax He installation & service manual, page 39.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the boiler's internal computer detects that the incoming electrical current is unstable or at the wrong frequency. Common reasons include a failing motherboard that can no longer read the power supply correctly, or external interference from heavy machinery and portable generators nearby. In some cases, a fault with the street-level power grid or local electrical work can cause the supply to fluctuate enough to trigger this safety shutdown.

This fault is more common during the winter months when high demand on the national grid can lead to localized voltage drops or 'brownouts'.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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