BoilerFaultCodesYour boiler has stopped working because the water pressure inside the heating system has dropped too low.
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Technical description: Insufficient Water
DIY fix possible
Locate the filling loop, which is a silver braided hose with one or two valves connecting your boiler to the mains water supply.Open the valve(s) slowly to allow water into the system while watching the pressure gauge on the front of your boiler.Stop filling when the needle reaches the green zone, typically between 1 and 1.5 bar, then tightly close the valve(s).
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