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E79

E79 — Maximum gas valve current out of range

Baxi · DUO TEC Boilers

What does E79 mean?

The boiler has detected that the maximum current supplied to the gas valve is outside its normal operating limits.

Common Causes

  • Incorrect positioning or integrity of the sensing electrode.
  • Flue gas recirculation.
  • Issues with the automatic calibration function.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Turn off the main power supply to the boiler, wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

  2. 2

    If the error persists, the boiler may require re-calibration of its combustion parameters.

  3. 3

    A qualified technician should check the sensing electrode and flue system, and enable automatic calibration.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

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Source: Baxi DUO TEC Boilers
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