THQB1170 - 70A Circuit Breaker

THQB1170 70A Circuit Breaker

Secure your electrical systems with the THQB1170 Circuit Breaker, a reliable safeguard designed for both residential and commercial environments. This compact, 1-pole miniature circuit breaker is engineered to provide protection with a rating of 70A and an interrupting capacity of 10kA at 120/240V, ensuring it meets the demands of a variety of applications. Its thermal-magnetic trip mechanism offers both thermal protection against overloads and magnetic protection against short circuits, embodying superior design in a one-inch wide per pole format that integrates seamlessly into your electrical panel.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Quick-make / Quick-break Mechanisms: Speed up operation times while maintaining safety.
• Common Trip Bars and Clear Trip Indication: Enhance the user experience by making it easy to identify tripped breakers, thereby expediting troubleshooting and resets.
• Bolt-On Installation: Provides a secure connection to load centers and lighting panels, making the THQB1170 ideal for permanent applications where vibrations might dislodge plug-in types.
• Accessory Compatibility: Compatible with a variety of accessories including auxiliary contacts and shunt trips, allowing for customization to meet specific needs.

Technical Specifications:

• Amperage: 70A
• System Voltage: Operates on 120 and 120/240 Vac systems, versatile for different setups.
• Poles: 1-pole configuration simplifies installation and use in single-phase systems.
• Wire Range: Accepts wire sizes from 14-8 kcmil (Copper) and 12-8 kcmil (Aluminum), accommodating most wiring requirements.
• Trip Type: Fixed, non-interchangeable trip with a long-time and instantaneous functions.

Material Compliance and Certifications:

• UL Listed: Ensures safety and reliability, with certification under UL File #E11592.
• HACR Rated: Suitable for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, this breaker meets specific demands of the HVAC industry.

Suitability:

• Reverse Feed Capable: Can be installed in either direction, increasing flexibility in usage.
• Standard Continuous Current Rating: Meets regular operating conditions with efficiency and durability.

Perfect for contractors looking to enhance system safety and for homeowners upgrading their electrical infrastructure, the THQB1170 offers a combination of dependable protection and versatile functionality. Its robust construction and compliance with regulatory standards make it an essential component of any serious electrical system.