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70 on Baxi Solo 3 PFL

The number 70 on your boiler is not a fault code, but a label indicating that your boiler is a 70,000 Btu/h model.

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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

20.5kW (70,000 Btu/h)

Shared across the Solo 3 PFL range
This code is shared by the boilers in this range, which use the same control board. It may not be printed in this exact variant’s manual.
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 your boiler's manual or data plate to confirm that 70 refers to the unit's heating capacity rather than a flashing error light.If the boiler is actually showing other flashing lights, consult your user manual for the specific fault sequence.If the boiler is working normally, no action is required.

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All 6 fault codes on the Solo 3 PFL

Seeing a different code? Every code this model can display, in one place.

3040506080

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