Built for commercial environments, the QC2050 provides 50A of reliable thermal-magnetic protection. This two-pole Quicklag breaker utilizes a cable-in/cable-out design, making it ideal for control panels and enclosures. This panel-mount unit accepts 14-4 AWG wire and serves as a drop-in replacement for the discontinued QCL2050, simplifying maintenance in existing systems. Delivering a 10 kAIC rating at 120/240VAC, it handles high fault currents and is HACR rated for HVAC applications.
Control Panels, Enclosures, DIN Rail (with adapter)
Wire Gauge
14-4 AWG (Al/Cu)
Max Wire
4 AWG
Min Wire
14 AWG
Protection and operation
Trip Technology
Thermal Magnetic
Trip Function Code
LI
Trip Function
Long-Time, Instantaneous
Trip Adjustability
Fixed Thermal, Fixed Magnetic
Standards and features
Available Options
Padlock Attachment, DIN Rail Adapter
Accessories
Line and Load Lugs Included
Standards
CSA C22.2 No. 5, HACR, UL 489
Approval
CSA, UL
Temp Rating
40C
Construction Features
HACR Rated, Non-Interchangeable Trip
Product FAQs
8 answers
Can I use the Eaton QC2050 to replace a discontinued Cutler-Hammer QCL2050?
Yes, the Eaton QC2050 serves as a drop-in replacement for the discontinued Cutler-Hammer QCL2050. It matches the physical dimensions, wire lug sizes, and electrical specifications of the legacy breaker.
Will the QC2050 plug into a standard residential load center?
No, Quicklag QC circuit breakers feature a cable-in/cable-out (feed-thru) design. They do not plug onto a busbar and are instead engineered for standalone panel-mount applications in control panels and specific industrial enclosures.
Can this feed-thru circuit breaker be mounted on a DIN rail?
Yes, the QC2050 can be DIN rail mounted inside an enclosure, but doing so requires a compatible Eaton Quicklag DIN rail adapter plate to properly secure the breaker to the rail.
Are Eaton and Cutler-Hammer QC2050 circuit breakers the exact same product?
Yes, Eaton acquired the Cutler-Hammer brand. A QC2050 circuit breaker labeled by Eaton is electrically and physically identical to one with the Cutler-Hammer branding and is fully interchangeable.
How does the QC2050 mounting differ from QCR2050 and QCF2050 circuit breakers?
The QC2050 uses a standard base-mount design for feed-thru wiring. The QCR2050 is designed specifically for rear mounting configurations, while the QCF2050 is built for front mounting applications.
Is the QC2050 circuit breaker rated for HVAC equipment?
Yes, this specific model is HACR rated. This certification means it has passed testing for safe use in protecting heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment motor circuits.
Can the QC2050 be used in direct current (DC) control circuits?
Yes, in addition to its standard AC interrupting ratings, this breaker is approved for DC applications. It provides 5 kA of interrupting capacity at 48 VDC and 3.8 kA at 62.5 VDC.
What type of overcurrent protection does the LI trip function provide?
The LI designation indicates Long-Time and Instantaneous trip functions. The thermal long-time element safely disconnects gradual electrical overloads, while the magnetic instantaneous element immediately clears severe short circuits.
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Customers rate this product 5.0 out of 5 based on 15 reviews.
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