GE TEB132020WL - 20 A, 240 V, 3-Pole Circuit Breaker | AmpState

Experience reliable protection with the GE TEB132020WL—a 20A, 240V, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker engineered for dependable branch circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection in panelboards and load centers. This device is built to integrate seamlessly with GE systems and compatible OEM panels, delivering consistent performance across residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.

• Compact molded case design maximizes panel space and simplifies installation, helping you keep your electrical enclosure organized without sacrificing protection.
• Thermal-magnetic trip unit provides stable, repeatable protection. The thermal element handles normal overloads while the magnetic element delivers fast, decisive response to short circuits, reducing nuisance trips and protecting wiring and devices.
• 3-pole construction ensures simultaneous disconnection of all poles on a fault, making it ideal for three-phase systems or multi-wire circuits commonly found in commercial and light industrial settings.
• OEM-compatible performance designed to pair with matching GE panelboards and load centers for coordinated protection, labeling, and reliable operation.
• Versatile application suited for protecting lighting runs, receptacle circuits, small motors, HVAC controls, and other branch circuits in a wide range of environments.

Technical snapshot

• Manufacturer: GE
• Part number: TEB132020WL
• Type: Thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breaker
• Amperage rating: 20A
• Voltage rating: 240V
• Number of poles: 3
• Applications: Branch circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection

Why choose this GE breaker over alternatives? It combines a compact form factor with precise thermal-magnetic protection, engineered to operate reliably within GE’s panel ecosystems. The 3-pole design provides coordinated protection across three conductors, which is essential for healthy, code-compliant installations in 240V systems. Its solid construction helps withstand the demands of busy electrical rooms, while the compatibility with GE panels simplifies replacement and serviceability.

Use cases and practical insights

• Residential upgrades: replace aging or incompatible breakers in GE-compatible load centers to improve safety and reliability on 240V circuits serving feeders, hot water systems, or subpanels.
• Commercial applications: protect small vending, lighting, or HVAC control circuits where a compact, reliable 3-pole solution is needed.
• Light industrial setups: safeguard controlled equipment on 240V feeds, ensuring quick isolation during fault conditions and protecting downstream wiring and devices.

Tip for installation and operation: confirm panel compatibility with GE OEM panels before replacement, and follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines to ensure proper mounting and coordination with adjacent breakers. If a circuit trips, inspect for overloads or short circuits on the protected run and verify conductor sizing aligns with the 20A rating.