{"product_id":"eaton-qchw3020h-20a-240v-3-pole-circuit-breaker","title":"Eaton QCHW3020H - 20 A, 240 V, 3-Pole Circuit Breaker | AmpState","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Eaton QCHW3020H—a 20A, 240V, 3-pole molded case circuit breaker engineered for dependable branch circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection in panelboards and load centers. 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