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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 20A
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Circuit Breaker Type:
- QCF
- Connection:
- Cable-in/cable-out
- Interrupt Rating:
- 10 kAIC
- Number Of Poles:
- Two-pole
- Product Height:
- 5.2 IN
- Product Length Depth:
- 5.7 IN
- Product Weight:
- 2 LB
- Product Width:
- 1 IN
- Shunt Trip:
- 120-240V
- Terminals:
- Ring or spade lug terminals
- Trip Type:
- Thermal-magnetic
- Voltage Rating:
- 240V
- Wire Size:
- #14-4 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Electrical Components
- Product Subgroup:
- Circuit Breakers
- Product Type:
- Industrial miniature circuit breaker
- Product Details:
- Industrial miniature circuit breaker
- Option Details:
- Non-interchangeable
B-LINE QCF2020HTS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Eaton QCF2020HTS handle a 240V two-pole 20 amp branch circuit?
That's exactly what it's built for. The QCF2020HTS is a two-pole, 20 amp breaker rated 240V, with a thermal-magnetic trip and a 10 kAIC interrupting rating. If your available fault current at the panel exceeds 10 kA, you need a higher AIC device instead.
2) What wire size can I land on a QCF2020HTS circuit breaker?
It accepts #14 through #4 AWG. Note the terminations are ring or spade lug terminals, not box lugs, so conductors have to be crimped to a lug before they land. It's a cable-in/cable-out breaker, so no bus stab.
3) Can I swap a QCF2020HTS into a panel that takes plug-on breakers?
No. The QCF2020HTS is a cable-in/cable-out industrial miniature breaker, meaning both line and load are wired to lug terminals rather than stabbed onto a panel bus. It is also flagged non-interchangeable, so it is not a drop-in for interchangeable-trip frames. Use it where the enclosure or assembly is designed for cable-connected QCF breakers.
4) Does the QCF2020HTS have a shunt trip, and what voltage does it need?
Yes, it includes a shunt trip rated 120-240V, so it can be tripped remotely from a fire alarm relay, e-stop, or control circuit at either common control voltage. That's the reason to pick this version over a plain QCF breaker of the same rating.
5) How much space does the QCF2020HTS take in an enclosure?
The breaker measures 5.7 in deep, 5.2 in high, and 1 in wide, and weighs 2 lb. The 1 inch width is useful when you're lining up multiple poles on a panel; allow for the lug terminations and shunt trip leads beyond the body.
6) Thermal-magnetic or electronic trip for a 20 amp motor or lighting branch?
A thermal-magnetic unit like the QCF2020HTS covers both conditions with no settings to program: the bimetal element handles sustained overload, the magnetic element handles short circuit. Electronic trip units make sense when you need adjustable pickup and time delay for selective coordination. On a fixed 20 amp branch at 240V, thermal-magnetic is the normal choice.
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Does the B-LINE QCF2020HTS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE QCF2020HTS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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