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117 FAULT CODE
Baxi

Water Pressure Too High

Medium Severity Engineer Required

System water pressure has exceeded the safe maximum — likely above 2.9 bar. Do NOT add more water.

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

  1. Step 1

    Do NOT add more water to the system

  2. Step 2

    Check the filling loop is fully closed

  3. Step 3 Engineer only

    If pressure remains above 3 bar, call a Gas Safe engineer — the expansion vessel may need replacing

Gas Safe Reminder

Work on gas appliances must be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The steps above cover safe checks a homeowner can perform - any internal component replacement requires a qualified professional. If in doubt, always call an engineer.

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