ABB / General Electric THQD32225WL Molded Case Circuit Breaker

ABB acquired GE Industrial Solutions in 2018. As a result, this Q-Line breaker is now manufactured under the ABB brand. The physical dimensions, mounting, and UL listings remain identical whether the label says GE or ABB.

Yes, it can serve as a direct replacement. The THQD version offers a higher interrupting capacity of 22kAIC compared to the 10kAIC rating of the standard TQD. Upgrading to a higher AIC rating is permitted as long as the physical frame and amperage match your panel requirements.

The WL suffix designates that the breaker comes factory-equipped with both line and load lugs installed. If a GE breaker lacks this suffix, the line-side lugs typically must be ordered and installed separately.

This unit-mount breaker is engineered for GE A-Series panelboards and compatible standalone enclosures. Always consult the wiring diagram on your specific panelboard to confirm Q-Line or THQD frame compatibility before installation.

This is a unit-mount circuit breaker, meaning it bolts directly to the panelboard chassis or enclosure backpan rather than snapping onto a busbar. It uses a feed-thru connection type for hardwiring both the line and load sides.

The 22,000 Ampere Interrupting Capacity at 240VAC allows this breaker to safely clear higher fault currents than standard 10kAIC breakers. This makes it suitable for commercial and industrial distribution systems where available fault currents exceed residential levels.

Yes. The internal trip-free mechanism ensures that the breaker will open the circuit during an overload or short-circuit event, even if the external handle is physically held or locked in the ON position.