The BQL220 is an EATON 2-pole, 20 Amp, 240-Volt bolt-on breaker designed for reliable circuit protection in residential and commercial applications. It offers efficient performance with a space-saving design, ensuring seamless integration into your electrical panel. Ideal for powering various equipment and appliances, this breaker guarantees safety and durability.
| Brand | Eaton |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard (Thermal-Magnetic) |
| Amperage | 20 A |
| Poles | 2-Pole |
| Voltage | 240V |
| Interrupting Rating | 10 kA |
| Mounting | Bolt-On |
| Frame / Series | BQL |
| Catalogue # | BQL220 |
The Eaton BQL220 is a bolt-on style breaker from Eaton's BQL series, designed to install in compatible Eaton/Cutler-Hammer bolt-on panelboards commonly found in residential and light commercial applications. As a bolt-on type, it is not interchangeable with plug-on (BR or CH) style panels — ensure your panelboard specifically accepts bolt-on breakers before ordering. Not suitable for use in residential plug-in loadcentres such as BR or CH Type panels.
Not sure if the BQL220 fits your panel? Send us your panel model and we'll confirm compatibility for you.
The BQL series uses a bolt-on mounting style, meaning the breaker is physically bolted to the bus bar rather than snapping onto a plug-in stab. This is a key distinction — bolt-on and plug-in breakers are not interchangeable. Check your panelboard's label or documentation to confirm which mounting style it requires before ordering.
Yes. As a 2-pole, 240-Volt, 20-Amp breaker, the BQL220 is suitable for double-pole 240V branch circuits. However, always verify that the load's amperage requirements match the 20A rating and that the circuit wiring is sized appropriately (typically 12 AWG for a 20A circuit) in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
Availability of specific BQL series breakers can vary, and some configurations may be difficult to locate through regular distribution channels. Northern Breaker Group specializes in obsolete and hard-to-find breakers across Canada. Contact our Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver counters or request a quote online — we'll do our best to source the BQL220 for you.
