QBGFEP2040 - 40A 30mA Ground Fault Equipment Breaker
- 40 Amp
- 10k @ 120/240 VAC
- 2 Pole
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QBGFEP2040 - 40A 30mA Ground Fault Equipment Breaker Description
QBGFEP2040 - 40A 30mA Ground Fault Equipment Breaker
The QBGFEP2040 is one of those breakers you use when you’re trying to protect equipment—not just meet minimum requirements. It’s a 40 amp, 2-pole breaker with 30mA ground fault equipment protection, which means it’s designed to pick up on ground faults that could damage motors, HVAC units, or other expensive gear. It’s not as sensitive as a personnel GFCI, so you’re not dealing with constant nuisance trips—but it still gives you that extra layer of protection where it matters. This is a bolt-on (Quicklag) style breaker, so it mounts directly to the panel with a more secure connection than plug-in types. Once it’s in, it stays in. That’s especially useful in commercial or industrial setups where things don’t stay perfectly still. It also uses a thermal magnetic trip, so you’ve got standard protection covered—overloads on one side, short circuits on the other. Nothing fancy, just what you want it to do.
Key Features and Benefits
- 40 amp, 2-pole breaker for 120/240V applications
- 30mA ground fault equipment protection (GFEP)
- Helps reduce risk of equipment damage from ground faults
- Thermal magnetic trip (overload + short circuit protection)
- Bolt-on (Quicklag) mounting for a more secure fit
- 10k A.I.C. interrupting rating
- Compact size, easy to fit into panelboards
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: QBGFEP2040
- Amperage: 40 Amps
- Poles: 2
- Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC
- Interrupting Rating: 10kA
- Frame Type: QBGFEP
- Trip Type: Thermal Magnetic
- Ground Fault Protection: 30mA (equipment protection)
- Mounting Type: Bolt-On (Quicklag)
- Dimensions: 3.19" H x 2.0" W x 2.5" D
- Ship Weight: Not Available
Material Compliance and Certifications
- Built to standard requirements for low-voltage circuit breakers
- Suitable for systems requiring ground fault equipment protection
- Made with components intended for long-term electrical use
Where It Works Best
- HVAC systems
- Refrigeration units
- Industrial equipment and motors
- Commercial panelboards
- Any setup where ground fault protection is needed without over-sensitivity
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Specifications
- Depth:2.5
- Height:3.19
- Width:2.0
- Poles:2
- Amperes:40
- A.I.C. Rating & Volts:10k @ 120/240 VAC
- Type:QBGFEP
- Approx Dimensions:2.00"W x 3.19"L x 2.50"D
- Additional Notes:Bolt-On, Quicklag, Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker with 30mA Ground Fault Equipment Protection
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