Part of the QO family, this 20A, 1-pole GFEP breaker delivers specialized 30mA ground fault protection. It is engineered for commercial applications where equipment-level safety is required, such as outdoor machinery. The QOB120EPD features a bolt-on design for Square D NQ and NQOD panelboards. It includes pressure plate terminals and a pigtail neutral. Delivering a 10kAIC rating at 120VAC, it combines thermal-magnetic defense with Class B ground fault detection and a Visi-Trip indicator.
What is the difference between this EPD breaker and a standard GFCI?
This EPD (Equipment Protection Device) breaker has a 30mA ground fault trip threshold designed strictly to protect equipment. Standard Class A GFCI breakers trip at 5mA to provide personnel protection.
What are typical applications for a 30mA GFEP breaker?
A 30mA ground fault equipment protection (GFEP) breaker is commonly specified by the NEC for outdoor heat trace cables, roof and pipe snow melting systems, and dedicated well pumps. It prevents equipment damage from line-to-ground faults without the nuisance tripping commonly associated with 5mA GFCI devices.
Can the QOB120EPD be installed in a Square D QO residential load center?
No. The QOB120EPD features a bolt-on mounting clip designed exclusively for commercial Square D NQ and NQOD panelboards. For standard plug-on QO load centers, the correct equivalent part number is QO120EPD.
How is the neutral connection handled during installation?
This breaker relies on a factory-installed pigtail neutral wire. The coiled white wire must be routed and terminated directly to the panelboard neutral bar to ensure the internal ground fault sensing circuitry receives a reference and operates correctly.
Is there a version of this breaker with a higher interrupting rating?
Yes. The QOB120EPD offers a standard 10kAIC rating. If your panel requires a higher short-circuit current rating, the QOB120VHEPD is the direct equivalent rated for 22kAIC at 120VAC.
Does this ground fault breaker feature a Visi-Trip indicator?
Yes. When the breaker trips due to an overload, short circuit, or ground fault, the handle snaps to a center position and a bright red Visi-Trip flag appears in the indicator window for fast identification in the panelboard.
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Customers rate this product 4.9 out of 5 based on 205 reviews.
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Customers say these electrical breakers arrive exactly as ordered and work perfectly for their intended applications. They consistently praise the competitive pricing, which many report is significantly lower than local suppliers. Fast shipping and prompt delivery are frequently highlighted, with many receiving orders within days or even next-day delivery for urgent needs. The breakers arrive well-packaged and in excellent condition. Many reviews emphasize the company's extensive inventory availability, particularly for hard-to-find breakers. One customer experienced difficulty with order cancellation and was charged a restocking fee, which caused dissatisfaction.