Are thermal overload switches required for fractional horsepower motors?

[cppoly]

Are thermal overload switches required for fractional horsepower motors OR can AC toggle switch (1 HP rated) be sufficient??

If a thermal overload is not provided in the switch is thermal overload required to be provided in the equipment?

Thanks

 

[infinity]

Typcially these small motor have integral overload protection. If not then a simple toggle switch will not provide overload protection.

 

[darekelec]

Did you mean 1hp rated thermal starter switch ?