20A 1P QO SERIES GFI BREAKER

⚙️ What it means:

• 20A → Rated for 20 amps max load
• 1P (1-pole) → Protects one hot wire (120V circuits)
• QO Series → Square D plug-on breaker system
• GFI/GFCI → Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (shock protection)

🔧 What it’s used for:

Required protection for circuits in:

• Bathrooms
• Kitchens
• Garages
• Outdoor receptacles
• Laundry areas
• Basements / damp locations

It protects against:

• Electrical shock (ground faults as low as ~5 mA)
• Overloads and short circuits

⚡ How it works:

• Monitors current going out vs coming back
• If imbalance is detected → trips instantly
• Has a test button to verify operation