Adding or replacing a 20 A branch circuit in a Square D QO load centre calls for the matching plug-in breaker. The Square D QO120 is a 1-pole, 20 A thermal-magnetic miniature circuit breaker rated 120/240 V AC with a 10 kA interrupting rating. It suits general 15/20 A lighting and receptacle circuits in homes and light commercial panels.
Why electricians pick it
- Plug-in QO design for Square D QO load centres and NQ panelboards.
- Visi-Trip indicator shows at a glance which breaker has tripped.
- 10 kA interrupting rating at 120/240 V AC.
- Accepts copper or aluminum conductors from 14 to 8 AWG.
- HACR and switching-duty (SWD) rated for HVAC equipment and lighting circuits.
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Brand |
Square D by Schneider Electric |
| Model |
QO120 |
| Poles |
1 |
| Current rating |
20 A |
| Voltage |
120/240 V AC |
| Interrupting rating |
10 kA |
| Trip type |
Thermal-magnetic, standard |
| Mounting |
Plug-in |
| Wire range |
14-8 AWG copper or aluminum |
| Ratings |
HACR, SWD |
Pro tip from the counter
On dwelling-unit receptacle circuits the CEC generally requires arc-fault protection, so a plain QO120 is often the wrong breaker for bedrooms and living areas. Check the circuit's use first and use a QO combination AFCI or a dual-function breaker where the code calls for it.
Best for: QO load centre replacements and additions, lighting and receptacle branch circuits, HVAC and furnace circuits, commercial NQ panelboards
Shipped from Vaughan, ON across Canada. Contractors can get trade pricing through a quote or by calling (905) 553-7171.