SQUARE D QO 50-AMP 2-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKERSquare D's QO line is the original plug-on breaker for residential and light commercial load centers. This 2-pole 50-amp breaker provides 240V overload and short-circuit protection for high-draw appliance and HVAC circuits. Packaged on a hanging retail card.
- Amperage: 50 amps
- Poles: 2 (occupies two slots, 240V or 120/240V split-phase)
- Voltage rating: 120/240 VAC
- Interrupting rating: 10,000 AIR
- Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism for overload and short-circuit protection
- Visi-Trip indicator window shows a red flag when the breaker has tripped for fast troubleshooting
- HACR rated for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment
- UL Listed and ANSI certified
- Plug-on bus connection for QO load centers
Compatibility: Fits Square D QO load centers, QO enclosures, and NQOD panelboards. Does not fit Square D Homeline (HOM) panels, which use a different bus stab and require HOM-series breakers.
Common 2-pole 50A applications: Electric ranges and cooktops, large central AC, Level 2 EV chargers (32A continuous draw), and small welders.
Installation Tip: De-energize the panel main and verify zero voltage with a meter before installing or replacing a breaker. Press the breaker firmly onto the bus stab until it snaps fully into place and confirm the toggle moves freely between ON, OFF, and the center trip position.