General Electric THQC2170 70A 2-Pole 240 V Circuit Breaker

General Electric THQC2170 70A 2-Pole 240 V Circuit Breaker is a purpose-built protection device designed for demanding 240-volt branch circuits. This two-pole breaker interrupts both hot legs with a single trip, ensuring safer operation and eliminating the risk of a partially energized circuit.

• High-current protection with a 70-amp rating makes it ideal for feeding sizable 240V loads and large feeders in GE panels.
• Two-pole, common-trip design means both lines trip together, preventing dangerous voltage on an isolated leg and reducing the chance of electrical shock or equipment damage.
• Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism combines steady, heat-based overload protection with fast magnetic action for short circuits, delivering reliable protection while minimizing nuisance trips on temporary surges.
• GE THQC series compatibility engineered for GE panels that accept THQC-type breakers, providing a straightforward, plug-on installation and consistent performance within compatible electrical systems.
• Safer, code-compliant protection designed and tested to meet standard electrical safety requirements, helping to protect wiring, outlets, and connected appliances from overloads and fault conditions.

This breaker is particularly well-suited for applications that demand substantial 240V current handling—such as large electric heating circuits, high-capacity feeders, or HVAC and water heating equipment—where a dependable, single-trip protective device is essential. If you’re upgrading an existing GE panel or replacing a failed breaker in a GE system, the THQC2170 provides a direct, reliable option that preserves system integrity and safety.

Practical tips for use: ensure your panel is compatible with THQC-type breakers before installation, shut off main power before servicing, and verify that wiring gauges and conductor insulation meet regional electrical codes. Replace only with a breaker of the same type and rating to maintain circuit protection consistency and warranty coverage.