General Electric TE11040 Circuit Breaker

General Electric TE11040 circuit breaker is a single-pole protective device rated at 40 amps, designed to interrupt current on a branch circuit when overcurrent conditions occur. Identified by the TE11040 model number, this GE breaker is a 1-pole device that interrupts a single hot conductor to provide rapid protection for circuits from damage due to excessive current. The 40-amp rating indicates the maximum current the protected circuit can carry before the breaker trips, helping prevent overheating in conductors and connected loads. Produced by General Electric, a long-standing manufacturer of electrical protection equipment, the TE11040 is intended for use in electrical distribution schemes where a 1-pole, 40-amp interrupt is appropriate. Typically installed in electrical panels as part of a branch-circuit protection strategy, this unit acts to quickly disconnect a circuit when fault current is detected.