Chaffoteaux Chronic Pressure Loss

Boiler frequently loses pressure and needs to be topped up every few days, no visible leaks and no error code.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Small hidden leak in heating circuit, Faulty expansion vessel, Safety valve passing intermittently, Micro-leaks in plate heat exchanger

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly overfill the system above the recommended pressure. This can cause further damage.

User-level checks:

  • Check around radiators, valves, and visible pipework for damp patches or staining.
  • Observe the safety valve discharge pipe outside for signs of dripping when the boiler is running.

Technical checks (qualified personnel):

  • Test the expansion vessel pre-charge and replace or recharge if faulty.
  • Inspect the safety valve for signs of passing; replace if it does not seal properly.
  • Use leak detection methods (e.g. pressure test, dye) to locate hidden leaks in the system.
  • Check the plate heat exchanger for internal leaks between the heating and DHW circuits.

Once the underlying cause is repaired, refill, vent, and monitor the system pressure over several days.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Safety Relief Valve
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