THQP240 GE Double Pole Circuit Breaker

The GE THQP240 is a compact 2‑pole, 40 amp, 120/240 V thermal‑magnetic circuit breaker from GE’s Q‑Line THQP family, built to deliver reliable overload and short‑circuit protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the THQP240 breaker do? — It safeguards 240 V circuits like HVAC, baseboard heat, or heavy loads up to 40 A.
• Who is this product for? — Electricians, MRO teams, OEMs and homeowners needing a space‑saving, reliable over‑current protection solution.
• Where can I install it? — Compatible with GE/TLM/Q‑Line residential panels, workshops, RVs, job sites.

Common Use Scenarios

• Protecting a 240 V hot‑water heater circuit on a residential load center.
• Power feed for electric baseboard heating installations in cottages or homes.
• Providing safe overload protection for small-shop welders or compressor circuits.

Installation Tips

• Ensure panel is de‑energized, align plug‑in stabs, and firmly seat into Q‑Line load center lugs rated for #8–#4 (Cu/Al).
• Check that total interrupting rating (10 kAIC) meets local code; torque all lugs per panel instructions.

What it does: connects and protects 240 V branch circuits. Who it’s for: electricians, homeowners, industrial buyers. Where: job sites, residential panels, workshops. Why: compact size saves panel space, offers vibration‑resistant plug‑in installation. How: thermal‑magnetic trip designed for reliable disconnect.

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