Error code
Baxi Boiler 117 — Code Meaning
The E117/566 row describes excessive system pressure. This document gives different numeric thresholds elsewhere, so no universal pressure threshold or filling instruction is inferred. Only for the DUOTEC COMPACT, LUNA DUO-TEC, LUNA DUO-TEC MAX and NUVOLA DUO-TEC families (including the listed + versions) covered by Baxi Czech service manual dated 15 February 2018, pages 18–19. UK boilers and later versions require their own manual.
Quick answer
117: High system pressure when the full display is E117
Meaning
High system pressure when the full display is E117
First safe check
Photograph the full display, including alternating characters and suffixes.
Stop if
The warning remains, the appliance is not operating normally, or the next step requires internal access.
Who to call
Contact a Gas Safe registered engineer qualified for this boiler if the warning remains, the code is not explained in the matching manual, or any internal investigation is required.
Internal diagnosis and repair require a qualified professional. Follow only the model-approved user actions described below. Keep checks outside the casing and use only a manufacturer-approved reset where the manual allows it.
What does this error code mean?
The E117/566 row describes excessive system pressure. This document gives different numeric thresholds elsewhere, so no universal pressure threshold or filling instruction is inferred.
Only for the DUOTEC COMPACT, LUNA DUO-TEC, LUNA DUO-TEC MAX and NUVOLA DUO-TEC families (including the listed + versions) covered by Baxi Czech service manual dated 15 February 2018, pages 18–19. UK boilers and later versions require their own manual.
The reported condition does not, by itself, establish which part needs replacement.
Why is this happening?
- The manufacturer describes: high system pressure when the full display is e117. The underlying cause requires assessment on the actual model.
Safe next steps
- Photograph the full display, including alternating characters and suffixes.
- Record the full model from accessible paperwork or an external label; do not dismantle the appliance to find it.
- Match the source below to your exact model manual before following any code-specific instructions.
- If the warning persists, the model is uncertain or the next step requires internal access, stop and contact a Gas Safe registered engineer qualified for this boiler.
Can I fix this myself?
NoUse only the external checks described here. The code alone does not justify a parts replacement.
Safety boundary: Do not remove the boiler casing or work on gas, flue components, combustion settings or internal wiring.
What not to do
- Do not remove the boiler casing or work on gas, flue components, combustion settings or internal wiring.
- Do not repeatedly reset an unexplained or returning warning, or buy parts solely from this display.
When to call a heating professional
Contact a Gas Safe registered engineer qualified for this boiler if the warning remains, the code is not explained in the matching manual, or any internal investigation is required.
Safety warning
Do not remove the boiler casing or work on gas, flue components, combustion settings or internal wiring.
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Frequently asked questions
Does 117 identify a failed part?+
No. A code describes a reported condition, and the correct model documentation is needed before diagnosis.
Does this apply to every model?+
Only for the DUOTEC COMPACT, LUNA DUO-TEC, LUNA DUO-TEC MAX and NUVOLA DUO-TEC families (including the listed + versions) covered by Baxi Czech service manual dated 15 February 2018, pages 18–19. UK boilers and later versions require their own manual.
Sources and review status
Model dependent · Last reviewed 21 September 2026
- Baxi Czech DUO-TEC service manual, 15 February 2018, pages 18–19
model manual · EU · checked 21 September 2026
High system pressure when the full display is E117. Only for the DUOTEC COMPACT, LUNA DUO-TEC, LUNA DUO-TEC MAX and NUVOLA DUO-TEC families (including the listed + versions) covered by Baxi Czech service manual dated 15 February 2018, pages 18–19. UK boilers and later versions require their own manual.