How the high-limit thermostat backs up the control thermostat, why a latched trip needs a deliberate reset, and what prevents overheating.
A boiler has two temperature devices with different jobs. The control thermostat manages normal water temperature; the overheat (high-limit) thermostat stops the burner above a safety limit. Either failed temperature control or inadequate circulation can lead to that trip.
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