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Video: What is the difference between a GFI breaker and an EPD breaker?

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What is the difference in a breaker with a yellow test button and one with a black test button?

Product Line:
Circuit Breakers

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QO and HOM breakers with a GFI suffix have a yellow test button. GFI breakers provide 5 mA ground fault protection for people.
QO and HOM breakers with an EPD suffix have a black test button. EPD breakers provide 30 mA equipment protection.
QO breakers with an EPE suffix have a black test button. EPE breakers provide 100 mA equipment protection.

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