{"product_id":"ge-q-line-thql-20-amp-1-pole-dual-function-afci-gfci-circuit-breaker","title":"GE Q-Line THQL 20-Amp 1-Pole Dual function AFCI\/GFCI Circuit Breaker - 71223235","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"romance\"\u003eGE Q-Line THQL 20-Amp 1-Pole Dual function AFCI\/GFCI Circuit Breaker - 71223235 \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"romance\"\u003eThe 2014 NEC has mandated Ground Fault and Arc Fault circuit protection on many 15 Amp and 20 Amp kitchen and laundry circuits. General Electric offers both Ground Fault and Combination Arc Fault (GFCI and CAFCI) protection in a simple to apply and cost effective solution. GFCI protection guards against ground fault as an effective means of preventing electrical shocks. GFCI circuit breakers accomplish this by detecting when current is \"leaking\" somewhere outside its intended path. If your body provides path to ground for this \"leakage\" you could be burned, shocked or even electrocuted. CAFCI protection guards against damage or fires which can result from arcing and sparking that can arise from deteriorated wires, poor connections and breaches in wire insulation. With more than 67,000 home fires claiming more than 485 lives and injuring 2,300 victims annually, the added safety provided by CAFCI protection is an important step forward in reducing this risk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"romance\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"romance\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"romance\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides ground fault and arc fault circuit protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED blinks on trip to show the last know trip condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic and continuous self-testing feature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGE DFCI has important features for assisting you or your electrician in troubleshooting a trip, should the DFCI trip, the yellow LED will blink to indicate the last known trip condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndicates the last known trip condition by illuminating LED appearing for 5 seconds each time the DFCI is turned on for up to 30 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnit’s last known trip condition can be cleared by performing a series of functions provided in the instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDFCI has a self-test feature that meets a June 2015 requirement from UL on all ground fault circuit breakers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMust be used with a dedicated neutral can't be used with a shared neutral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uxo7e1\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eDual Safety Protection in One Device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eCombines \u003cstrong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eAFCI (arc-fault) + GFCI (ground-fault) protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing risk of electrical fires and shock from a single breaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"317v9s\" data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eCode-Driven Modern Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eDesigned to meet \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eNEC requirements for kitchens, laundry, and living areas\u003c\/strong\u003e, where both arc and ground fault protection are increasingly required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k72nls\" data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eFast Fault Detection Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"433\" 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data-end=\"831\"\u003eautomatic internal checks\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure protection systems remain functional over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"612hw7\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eSpace-Efficient 1-Pole Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eFits standard GE Q-Line panels while providing \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003etwo layers of protection in a single breaker slot\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping manage limited panel space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7yu92u\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eProfessional-Grade Installation Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eCompatible with GE THQL load centers and designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003elicensed electrician installation in 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