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Ideal Low water pressure Fault Code

Also written as LOWWATERPRESSURE — same fault.

The Ideal Low water pressure fault code means: your boiler has detected that there is not enough water in the system to operate safely, which is usually caused by a small leak or air being bled from radiators.. It appears on 15 Ideal models in our database.

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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: Low water pressure
Typical repair cost £0-120 (including labour)

DIY fix possible

Locate the filling loop (usually a silver flexible hose) under or near the boiler.Slowly open the valve or valves until you hear water flowing into the system.Watch the pressure gauge and close the valves tightly once the needle reaches 1.5 bar.

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Ideal models that show the Low water pressure fault code

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Source

Ideal Low water pressure fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ideal service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026