Potterton E125 Fault Code (Assure Combi & System)

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Fault code summary

Manufacturer

Potterton

Fault code

E125

Fault type

Circulation, Pump

Severity

Not specified

Reset

Not specified

Applicable models

Potterton Assure Combi, Potterton Assure System

Quick answer

Water circulation fault.

What does this fault code mean?

Water circulation fault.

Common causes

• Water circulation fault.

Symptoms

• The boiler displays E125 and heating may stop.

What can the homeowner safely check?

• Note the code and consult the Potterton instructions.

Boiler reset information

Reset information was not provided in the verified manufacturer source. Do not repeatedly reset an unresolved fault.

When should I call an engineer?

Contact a suitably qualified heating engineer when the fault persists, the boiler locks out, or the manufacturer instructions do not resolve it. For gas appliance work in the UK, use a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Engineer diagnosis

• Investigate circulation, pump operation and system flow.

Applicable boiler models

• Potterton Assure Combi
• Potterton Assure System

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Manufacturer documentation

Potterton Assure Combi & System — E125: Water circulation fault.

Last verified

2026-09-12

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