BRKR QAF2N AFCI 1P 20A 10kA – Product Description
Description
A single-pole AFCI circuit breaker designed to protect 120V residential branch circuits from electrical faults, including arc faults.
What the shorthand means
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BRKR → Circuit breaker
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QAF2N → QAF-series AFCI breaker model designation (panel/manufacturer-specific family)
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AFCI → Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (detects dangerous arcing conditions in wiring)
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1P → Single-pole breaker
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20A → 20-amp rated circuit
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10kA → 10,000 amp interrupting rating (AIC) — maximum fault current it can safely stop
Typical Uses
- Bedroom circuits (common NEC requirement)
- Living rooms and general-use outlets
- Hallways and closets
- Home office circuits
- Any 120V 20A branch circuit requiring AFCI protection
Plain-English Summary
20-amp 120V breaker that protects against electrical fires caused by arc faults, with a 10kA fault-interruption rating.
Quick note on AFCI vs GFCI
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AFCI (this one) → protects against fire hazards from arcing wires
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GFCI → protects against shock hazards from ground faults
