How to Replace the Dhw Heat Exchanger on a Potterton Promax 24 HE (UK)
Step-by-step UK guide to replacing the plate heat exchanger (PHE) on a Potterton Promax 24 HE. Part numbers, torques, commissioning.
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The part
Fit a new plate HEX on Potterton Promax 24 HE when DHW runs lukewarm but CH temperatures are correct — classic scaled plate symptom.
Isolate safely
Isolate mains cold and CH, remove the four Allen bolts and lift the plate HEX from the hydraulic block on Potterton Promax 24 HE.
Fit and commission
Fit new O-rings and grease with silicone; never re-use the old seals.
Recommission checklist
Refill the Potterton Promax 24 HE to 1.2 bar cold. Bleed high-point radiators and the internal AAV.
Run a full flue-gas analysis after 15 minutes. Log the reading against the OEM commissioning envelope in the Benchmark book.
Frequently asked questions
- Descale or replace?
- Descale up to 15% flow loss; replace beyond. Sentinel R200 works but takes 4 hours.
- Plate count?
- Potterton Promax 24 HE uses a 10-plate or 14-plate HEX depending on rating — cross-check the model suffix.
- Do I need to notify the manufacturer?
- Only if the Potterton Promax 24 HE is in warranty — Potterton require log of any part swap for labour claims.
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