BoilerFaultCodesMain 118 Fault Code
The Main 118 fault code means: your boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low to operate safely.. It appears on 2 Main models in our database.
Technical description: primary water pressure is less than 0.5 bar
DIY fix possible
Locate the external filling loop, which is usually a flexible silver hose connected to the pipes underneath your boiler.Open the valves at both ends of the filling loop to allow cold mains water into the system.Watch the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler and close the valves once the needle reaches the green zone, typically between 1.0 and 1.5 bar.
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Main models that show the 118 fault code
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Source
Main 118 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Main service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 31 August 2026