Circuit Breaker · 60A 2-Pole 120/240V · Plug-In Thermal-Magnetic Q-Line · ABB THQL2160

What this product is for

The THQL2160 is a plug-in Q-Line thermal-magnetic circuit breaker for overload and short-circuit protection on 120/240V AC branch circuits. It is a 2-pole, 60A breaker intended for use in compatible ABB/GE Q-Line style load centres and approved legacy panels.

Use for

• 60A 120/240V AC branch circuits in compatible Q-Line load centres
• Common-trip protection for 240V equipment requiring a 2-pole breaker
• Typical applications may include HVAC equipment, ranges, shop equipment, spas, or subfeed circuits where the panel label and equipment rating call for a 60A 2-pole breaker

Typical circuit guidance: a 60A breaker is commonly paired with conductor sizing and equipment ratings specified by the equipment manufacturer and applicable code. Always verify the approved conductor range, termination requirements, and panel compatibility before ordering.

Avoid for

• Panels not listed for THQL/GE Q-Line style breakers
• Applications requiring GFCI, AFCI, or higher interrupting ratings than this standard THQL model provides
• Installations where a bolt-on, tandem, or main breaker configuration is required instead of a plug-in branch breaker

Best for

Electricians and maintenance buyers replacing or stocking a standard-width 2-pole 60A plug-in breaker for ABB/GE Q-Line residential and light commercial distribution equipment. It is a practical choice when you need a standard thermal-magnetic breaker rather than a specialty protection device.

Installed in

Compatible ABB ReliaHome, selected legacy PowerMark Gold/PowerMark Pro convertible load centres, and other approved GE/ABB Q-Line applications. This breaker is approximately 2 in wide overall (about 51 mm), based on the Q-Line 1 in per pole format.

Why this product exists

This breaker provides standard branch-circuit protection in a familiar plug-in format for Q-Line systems. The thermal-magnetic trip design handles both overload protection and instantaneous response to short-circuit conditions, while the 2-pole common trip disconnects both poles together.

Compared with similar products

Choose THQL2160 when you need the standard 10 kA interrupting version in a plug-in Q-Line format. If the installation requires a higher interrupting rating, ABB also lists higher-duty alternatives in related families such as THHQL. If the job requires ground-fault or arc-fault protection, use the specific breaker type approved for that panel and circuit.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: THQL2160
• Brand: ABB
• Legacy branding: commonly sold and identified as GE / General Electric Q-Line
• Product type: Plug-in circuit breaker
• Pole configuration: 2-pole
• Ampere rating: 60A
• Voltage rating: 120/240V AC
• Trip type: Thermal-magnetic
• Interrupting rating: 10 kAIC
• Breaker family: Q-Line / THQL
• Module width: 1 in per pole; approximately 2 in overall (about 51 mm)
• Typical conductor range: #8 to #3 AWG copper, #8 to #3 AWG aluminium
• Connection style: Plug-in, load-side lug
• Certification/listing: UL 489 listed; verify Canadian acceptance and panel approval for the intended installation

Buying note: panel compatibility matters more than physical fit. Even if another panel appears to accept the breaker, use only breaker types specifically identified on the panel labelling or manufacturer documentation.

Estimated application guidance only: branch-circuit suitability depends on connected load, conductor ampacity, ambient conditions, termination ratings, and local electrical code.