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The Alpha E-Tec Plus 28 is a 28 kW natural gas or LPG combi boiler with an ErP A-rating for heating and hot water, offering a DHW flow rate of 14.1 lpm at a 30°C rise.
The Alpha E-Tec Plus 28 is a wall-hung natural gas or LPG combi boiler designed for domestic heating and hot water provision. Introduced in 2018, this condensing appliance offers a maximum central heating output of 26.1 kW and a domestic hot water output of 28.3 kW. It is a key model within the Alpha E-Tec Plus product family, identified by GC number 47 532 77. This page provides comprehensive technical specifications, fault code diagnostics, and a list of common replacement parts, serving as a reference for UK gas and heating engineers.
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Full technical specifications extracted from the manufacturer brochure. Empty sections are hidden.
Following Part L Building Regulations, where the mains water hardness exceeds 200 parts per million, provision should be made to treat the feed water to the hot water circuit of combination boilers to reduce the rate of accumulation of limescale.
The Alpha E-Tec Plus 28 operates with a seasonal efficiency of 93%, achieving an ErP A-rating for both heating and domestic hot water, with an XL DHW profile. Its modulation range allows for a minimum central heating output of 4.3 kW, contributing to efficient operation during periods of lower heat demand. For domestic hot water, the boiler delivers a flow rate of 14.1 litres per minute at a 30°C temperature rise, suitable for typical household requirements. The unit features a stainless steel primary heat exchanger and a plate secondary heat exchanger, ensuring robust performance. Installation requires clearances of 450 mm at the front, 5 mm at the sides, 235 mm at the top, and 150 mm at the bottom. It is compatible with OpenTherm controls and includes built-in frost protection.
Every fault code listed in the manufacturer brochure, with likely causes and engineer actions. Each code has a permalink — paste a URL like https://www.boilertag.com/boilers/alpha/e-tec-plus-33#fault-01 to jump straight to the entry.
| Code | Meaning | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ignition failure Show causes & actionsFlame not detected during ignition sequence Likely causes
Engineer action Check ignition/sensing electrode, ignition generator or lead, gas valve operation, PCB and wire connections, flue restriction or blockage. | Details |
| 02Lockout | Overheat boiler lock out Show causes & actionsOverheat sensor has activated Likely causes
Engineer action Check pump operation, heat exchanger for blockage, air in heat exchanger, external valves/circuit. | Details |
| 03 | High flue temperature Show causes & actionsFlue sensor intervention (flue temperature too high) Likely causes
Engineer action Check primary flow, heat exchanger air flow, flue restriction, flue sensor, air in primary heat exchanger. | Details |
| 04 | Gas valve electrical connection fault Show causes & actionsGas valve wiring circuit fault detected Likely causes
Engineer action Check gas valve lead connection, gas valve, PCB. | Details |
| 05 | CH flow sensor fault Show causes & actionsIncorrect flow sensor resistance value Likely causes
Engineer action Check flow sensor wire connections or sensor. | Details |
| 06 | DHW sensor fault Show causes & actionsDHW sensor resistance value is incorrect Likely causes
Engineer action Check DHW sensor wiring connection or sensor. | Details |
| 08Lockout | Max. number of resets Show causes & actionsMaximum number of resets reached (5) Likely causes
User action Reset by turning the boiler off and on. Engineer action Refer to fault history codes (INFO menu d9). If the fault will not clear, replace PCB. Reset procedure Turn the boiler off and on. | Details |
| 10 | Primary system pressure low Show causes & actionsPrimary pressure switch has operated Likely causes
Engineer action Check expansion vessel pressure, system for leaks, expansion relief valve, primary pressure switch. | Details |
| 12 | DHW inlet sensor fault Show causes & actionsOptional DHW inlet sensor resistance out of range Likely causes
Engineer action Check sensor wiring and connections, sensor resistance. | Details |
| 15 | Incorrect configuration Show causes & actionsIncorrect hydraulic configuration There is an inconsistency between the settings and signals received from the PCB Likely causes
Engineer action Check the settings of the 'A' family parameters. | Details |
| 16 | Fan fault Show causes & actionsFan wiring fault or fan faulty Likely causes
Engineer action Check fan wiring connections, fan, PCB. | Details |
| 20 | Flame sensing fault Show causes & actionsFalse flame detection Flame detected but gas valve is not open Likely causes
Engineer action Check flame sensing electrode and lead, electrical short circuit on sensing wires, PCB. | Details |
| 22 | PCB fault Show causes & actionsPCB software error Likely causes
Engineer action Replace PCB. | Details |
| 23 | Return sensor fault Show causes & actionsReturn sensor resistance out of range Likely causes
Engineer action Check sensor wiring and connections, sensor resistance. | Details |
| 24 | Control panel button fault Show causes & actionsControl panel button stuck in the on position Likely causes
Engineer action Check for jammed control panel buttons, PCB buttons. | Details |
| 25 | PCB fault Show causes & actionsPCB fault - software error Likely causes
Engineer action Replace PCB. | Details |
| 27 | Primary circuit overheat Show causes & actionsInsufficient circulation in primary circuit causing overheating Likely causes
Engineer action Check air in heat exchanger, isolation/system valves, pump wiring/power, pump for seizure/blockage, pump failure. | Details |
| 29 | Flue sensor fault Show causes & actionsFlue sensor resistance out of range Likely causes
Engineer action Check sensor wiring and connections, sensor resistance. | Details |
| 31 | Loss of communication with external control (Alpha Climatic) Show causes & actionsLoss of connection between the boiler and Alpha Climatic control unit Likely causes
Engineer action Check remote control or receiver connection wiring, RF signal distance/interference, remote control or receiver fault (check batteries if using RF controller). | Details |
| 37 | Low supply voltage Show causes & actionsInsufficient supply voltage to operate boiler Likely causes
Engineer action Check mains power supply, bad cable connections. | Details |
| 38 | Loss of flame rectification Show causes & actionsFlame detected but signal lost. Ignition retries after fan purge Likely causes
Engineer action Check flame sensing electrode and lead, flue gas recirculation, gas valve, flue system and termination, gas supply/working pressure, combustion settings, burner earth connection. | Details |
| 43 | Loss of flame rectification Show causes & actionsRepeated loss of flame signal during operation This fault can occur if the flue is exposed to high wind conditions (shown as E38 in the fault code history in the INFO menu) Likely causes
Engineer action Check as above for error code 38. | Details |
| 45 | High ΔT Show causes & actionsThe boiler detects a sudden, unexpected increase in ΔT between the flow sensor and the system return sensor Engineer action Burner input is limited for boiler protection, and once the right ΔT is restored, the boiler resumes regular operation. Make sure there is water circulating in the boiler, that the pump is configured according to the system requirements and that the return sensor is correct. | Details |
| 47 | Reduced burner output Show causes & actionsFlue thermostat has sensed high flue gas temperature (110°C) and reduced the burner output to prevent damage. If the temperature continues to rise the boiler will lock out and E03 will be displayed Likely causes
Engineer action Check air in heat exchanger, primary flow, heat exchanger air flow, flue restriction, flue sensor, pump. | Details |
| 51 | Climatic RF communication fault Show causes & actionsError between communication of the Climatic transmitter and boiler receiver Likely causes
Engineer action Replace batteries. | Details |
| 60 | Pump fault Show causes & actionsThe pump is stuck or there is an electrical pump fault Likely causes
Engineer action Check pump operation, free pump shaft if necessary, check pump wiring, replace pump. | Details |
| 61 | Air in the pump Show causes & actionsRestricted CH flow due to air or a circuit restriction Likely causes
Engineer action Check flow and return valves, system pressure, purge system. | Details |
| 70 | Return/flow sensor error (return reading higher than flow) Show causes & actionsPossible wiring fault, sensors incorrectly fitted, system blocked Likely causes
Engineer action Check sensor wiring and connections, sensor resistance, circulation. | Details |
| 75 | Return/flow sensor fault Show causes & actionsPossible failure of one or both sensors Likely causes
Engineer action Check sensor wiring and connections, sensor resistance. | Details |
| 76 | Return/flow sensor fault Show causes & actionsPossible failure of one or both sensors Likely causes
Engineer action Check sensor wiring and connections, sensor resistance. | Details |
| Sr | Service reminder Show causes & actionsService reminder count down (0 - 36 months) has reached zero See Section 6.13, parameter P6 Note: E97 is also shown on Climatic controller, if used Engineer action To permanently reset the error 'Sr' / E97: 1. Enter the parameter menu using the password 69. See Section 6.13 2. Parameter P6 will show 0 3. Set P6 to any value above zero, save by pressing the mode button (1) and wait for '88' to be displayed as confirmation 4. Then set P6 to 0, save by pressing the mode button (1) and wait for '88' to be displayed as confirmation 5. Now set the parameter P6 at the number of months to the next service reminder (i.e. 12 for one year). Save by pressing the mode button (1) and wait for '88' to be displayed as confirmation Reset procedure Pressing the RESET button will clear the 'Sr' code for 24 hrs to allow the display to be read. | Details |
| Boiler completely turned off | Boiler completely turned off Show causes & actionsScreen only shows a single dot to indicate boiler is completely off Engineer action Press mode button (1) for 2 seconds then release. Boiler display will return and you can select an operating mode Reset procedure Press mode button (1) for 2 seconds then release. | Details |
| Boiler fused blown | Boiler fused blown Show causes & actionsFuse on main PCB blown Likely causes
Engineer action Check power supply, pump for free rotation, boiler components for excessive current. | Details |
Patterns that group across the manufacturer's fault-code table. Each entry links to the full code listing further down the page.
Engineer: Check pump operation, heat exchanger for blockage, air in heat exchanger, external valves/circuit.
Triggered by fault code 02.
User: Reset by turning the boiler off and on.
Engineer: Refer to fault history codes (INFO menu d9). If the fault will not clear, replace PCB.
Triggered by fault code 08.
Engineer: Check ignition/sensing electrode, ignition generator or lead, gas valve operation, PCB and wire connections, flue restriction or blockage.
Triggered by fault code 01.
Engineer: Check primary flow, heat exchanger air flow, flue restriction, flue sensor, air in primary heat exchanger.
Triggered by fault code 03.
Engineer: Check gas valve lead connection, gas valve, PCB.
Triggered by fault code 04.
Common questions from engineers and homeowners about the Alpha E-Tec Plus 33.
Parts referenced in the manufacturer brochure for routine service and repair.
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Specifications on this page are extracted from the manufacturer brochure. Always cross-check against the latest datasheet before commissioning or quoting. Last updated 28 June 2026.