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12 on Baxi Bahama 80e / 105e

Your boiler is simply indicating that it has successfully completed its startup process and is currently in standby mode.

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Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

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From this model's manual
Verified against the Baxi Bahama 80e 105e installation & service manual, page 48.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Check if your boiler is currently requesting heat or hot waterEnsure your thermostat or timer is set to 'on'If the boiler is running normally, no action is required

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