What is a thermal protector?
A thermal protector is a device which has been designed to protect an apparatus or appliance against an excessively high temperature. They are typically used in electric motors, transformers and heaters to prevent overheating but can be installed in any type of equipment that is sensitive to high temperatures or to prevent damage, fire or personal injury. Because of the nature of the applications thermal protectors provide significant cooling before they will reset and allow the power to circulate again.
