HQP3020H - 20Amp Circuit Breaker

HQP3020H - 20Amp Circuit Breaker

Replacing a breaker in older electrical equipment often comes down to matching several small but important details. The Eaton HQP3020H is a 20-amp, three-pole Quicklag thermal magnetic circuit breaker rated for 240V with a 10 kAIC interrupt rating. It uses plug-on mounting and has a non-interchangeable trip, two characteristics worth confirming when you're matching an existing HQP breaker. Put those details together, and you have a clearly defined set of specifications for replacement work in compatible legacy equipment.

Key Features and Benefits

• 20A amperage rating — Gives you a clear rating to compare with the breaker being replaced and the equipment requirements.
• Three-pole configuration — Provides the specified pole arrangement for compatible electrical equipment.
• 240V rating — Clearly defines the breaker voltage for accurate specification matching.
• Quicklag thermal magnetic design — Matches the manufacturer's specified breaker type and operating mechanism.
• Plug-on mounting — An important connection detail when checking physical and functional compatibility.
• Non-interchangeable trip — Identifies the supplied trip configuration without requiring assumptions about interchangeability.
• HQP breaker type — Helps narrow the match when servicing equipment that specifically requires this breaker family.
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Catalog Number: HQP3020H
  
• UPC: 786679344514
  
• Product Name: Eaton Quicklag Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
  
• Product Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
  
• Circuit Breaker Type: HQP
  
• Type: Quicklag
  
• Amperage Rating: 20 A
  
• Number of Poles: 3
  
• Voltage Rating: 240 V
  
• Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC
  
• Mounting Method: Plug-on
  
• Trip Type: Non-Interchangeable
  
• Product Length/Depth: 3 in
  
• Product Height: 2.8 in
  
• Product Width: 3 in
  
• Product Weight: 4 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The supplied manufacturer specifications identify the Eaton HQP3020H as HACR rated, UL Listed, and CSA Certified. These documented designations make it easier to confirm whether the breaker meets certification requirements associated with the existing equipment or installation.

Where It Works Best

The Eaton HQP3020H 20A circuit breaker makes sense for compatible existing and legacy electrical equipment that specifically calls for an HQP Quicklag, three-pole thermal magnetic breaker with a 20A rating, 240V rating, 10 kAIC interrupt rating, plug-on mounting, and non-interchangeable trip. Its physical dimensions should also be compared with the breaker being replaced and the available equipment space.