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Hi Limit for Pitco Part# P8905-76
Part #P8905-76
SKU: 138423
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Hi Limit for Pitco Part# P8905-76
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The Pitco Hi Limit is a direct replacement high-temperature safety thermostat for Pitco commercial fryers. It provides a secondary over-temperature cutout that shuts off the burner or heating elements if the oil temperature rises above a safe maximum threshold, protecting the fryer and preventing a fire hazard. Using the correct hi-limit thermostat ensures the proper cutout temperature, reset type (auto or manual), and mounting configuration for the specific Pitco fryer.
Over time, the hi-limit thermostat's bimetallic disc or capillary sensing element can fatigue from repeated thermal cycling, causing it to trip at a lower temperature than rated — resulting in nuisance shutdowns — or to fail to trip at all, removing the critical overheat protection. Either failure is a serious concern in a high-volume commercial frying environment. Replacing the hi-limit with a compatible part restores the correctly calibrated safety cutout and ensures the fryer is protected against overtemperature conditions.
The hi-limit thermostat mounts in the fry tank area adjacent to the primary thermostat and connects to the burner or element control circuit. It is recommended to test hi-limit trip temperature using a calibrated reference thermometer after installation to confirm the cutout occurs at the correct point. Pairing hi-limit replacement with a check of the main thermostat calibration will ensure the primary and backup temperature protection systems are both functioning within their designed parameters.
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Over time, the hi-limit thermostat's bimetallic disc or capillary sensing element can fatigue from repeated thermal cycling, causing it to trip at a lower temperature than rated — resulting in nuisance shutdowns — or to fail to trip at all, removing the critical overheat protection. Either failure is a serious concern in a high-volume commercial frying environment. Replacing the hi-limit with a compatible part restores the correctly calibrated safety cutout and ensures the fryer is protected against overtemperature conditions.
The hi-limit thermostat mounts in the fry tank area adjacent to the primary thermostat and connects to the burner or element control circuit. It is recommended to test hi-limit trip temperature using a calibrated reference thermometer after installation to confirm the cutout occurs at the correct point. Pairing hi-limit replacement with a check of the main thermostat calibration will ensure the primary and backup temperature protection systems are both functioning within their designed parameters.
Product Specs
Warranty |
120-day warranty |
SKU |
138423 |
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