High
118 on Baxi EcoBlue System

Your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

Primary System Water Pressure Too Low

From this model's manual
Verified against the Baxi Ecoblue System installation & service manual, page 64.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

What causes this fault?

This fault occurs when the internal sensors detect that the water pressure has dropped below the minimum level required to circulate heat safely. The most common reason is a small leak somewhere in the central heating pipework or radiators, though it can also happen if you have recently bled your radiators without topping the system back up.

This fault is frequently seen in autumn when homeowners turn their heating back on for the first time, as the system struggles to reach pressure after a long period of inactivity.

Engineer required

This is a high severity fault. Stop using the boiler and call a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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