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Pilot On light on on Baxi Solo PF

Your boiler is signalling that the internal starter flame is active, but if the boiler isn't firing up, it means the main burner hasn't received the signal to fully ignite.

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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.

Technical description

Indicates the pilot burner status; if not lit, check electrode, gas pressure, and pilot injector.

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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