General Electrics THHQL2160 - 60 A, 2-Pole Plug-In Circuit Breaker | AmpState

The General Electrics THHQL2160 is a 60A, 2-pole plug-in molded case circuit breaker designed to deliver dependable branch-circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection in panelboards and load centers. With a fast plug-in connection, it simplifies installation and makes replacements quick and clean, so maintenance downtime is minimized for homes, offices, and light industrial spaces.

Why this breaker stands out

• Plug-in convenience: A streamlined plug-in design means faster installations and easier swaps—no lugging or complex wiring gymnastics, just snap in and protect.
• Thermal-magnetic protection: The trip unit combines a thermal element for precise overload protection with a magnetic element for instant response to high fault currents, delivering stable, repeatable protection across varied loads.
• GE OEM compatibility: Built to be compatible with matching General Electric load centers and panelboards, ensuring consistent trip characteristics and labeling for reliable, predictable performance.
• Versatile applications: Ideal for residential service upgrades, commercial spaces, and light industrial facilities where reliable 60A protection is required on 240V circuits.

Technical at a glance

• Manufacturer: General Electric
• Part Number: THHQL2160
• Type: Thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breaker
• Amperage Rating: 60A
• Number of Poles: 2
• Mounting Style: Plug-in
• Application: Branch circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection

Who should consider the THHQL2160? This unit is an excellent fit for electrical professionals upgrading panelboards in existing buildings, installers configuring new residential or light commercial panels, and anyone prioritizing quick, reliable plug-in protection with proven GE engineering. If you’re working with GE’s THH family of panels, this 60A, 2-pole plug-in breaker aligns perfectly with your system’s protection curves and labeling, helping you achieve compliant, safe electrical distribution.

Practical use tips: verify that your panelboard accepts THH-series plug-in breakers, ensure the circuit rating matches the load, and replace any breaker that trips without a clear fault after addressing the underlying issue. For installations that require rapid replacement during upgrades or maintenance, this plug-in design minimizes downtime and maintains consistent protection across the system.

In short, the General Electrics THHQL2160 from AmpState combines fast, reliable plug-in installation with robust thermal-magnetic protection, delivering dependable 60-amp two-pole performance for residential, commercial, and light industrial panelboards and load centers.