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Circuit breakers

BR circuit breakers

Eaton’s BR circuit breakers are used in indoor and outdoor BR loadcenters, spa panels, meter breakers and sub panels. They are designed for a wide range of applications such as high short-circuit interrupt, series rating combinations with upstream main breakers, thermal magnetic, AFCI, GFCI, equipment protection and dual function AF/GF.

Short body design
Increased gutter space for easier wiring
Increased safety
AFCI, GFCI and dual function options
Wide range of applications
10-65 kAIC available

Core features

AFCI

  • Advanced electronics to reduce unwanted tripping from non-compliant devices.
  • Standard LED indicates one of seven trip codes to simplify circuit diagnostics.
  • Trip codes are stored permanently into the breaker’s memory, to help identify “trip” history.
  • Branch overvoltage protection for sensitive electronics.
  • Meets areas requiring AFCI protection under the 200 and all subsequent edition of the NEC.

GFCI

  • One pole breakers 15–30A
  • 5mA protection per UL943

Plug-on neutral 

  • Time savings up to 25% per AFCI and GFCI installation
  • Improved wireway access
  • Less wiring makes troubleshooting easier
  • Eliminates unwanted tripping due to loose pigtail connections

New digital-based Eaton two-pole BR GFCI significantly improves performance and compatibility with 240 V applications

 

  • Class-leading 12 trip codes
  • Ideal solution to satisfy expanding NEC GFCI requirements
  • Quick, clean and easy to install

Eaton PON Circuit Breakers: Quick. Easy. Clean.

A safe and secure connection

The BR and CH plug-on neutral portfolio offers advanced features: Eaton’s “Rock ‘N’ Lock” feature provides a safe and secure connection by easily rocking the breaker clip onto the redesigned in-board neutral. The redesigned short-body BR electronic circuit breaker provides maximum gutter space within the loadcenter, operates at cooler temperatures and provides a secure connection.

Quick installation tips

Follow these simple steps to quickly and easily install Eaton's PON circuit breakers.

A complete masterpiece

Behold the masterfully designed BR and CH plug-on neutral portfolio. The way we see it, any product designed to make your job quicker, easier and cleaner is a thing of beauty. And when the end result looks this good, you’ll want to step back and admire every breaker and loadcenter you install.

Reducing the risk 

GFCI technology: reducing shock risk

Eaton's ground fault current interrupters (GFCIs) provide superior safety where electricity may come into contact with water. GFCIs are required in any application near water such as kitchen countertops, bathrooms, swimming pools, hot tubs, and outdoor receptacles. They immediately break the circuit when electrical current leakage is detected, reducing the risk of shock and electrocution.

Arc fault technology: reducing home fire risk

Arcing faults are responsible for starting more than 28,000 home fires and causing over $700 million in property damage each year in the United States. Eaton's arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) can detect these arcs behind the walls and quickly turn off power before an arc causes a potential fire. Eaton's arc fault technology has been proven through arc fault breakers and has gone through several iterations to reduce unwanted nuisance tripping due to interference from devices or appliances. Arc fault circuit interrupters have been established as a stable technology which can be used in conjunction with various loads through the home in both AFCI breakers and AFCI receptacles.

Dual purpose circuit protection

Eaton’s arc fault/ground ground (AF/GF) circuit interrupters were developed in response to the 2014 National Electrical Code that now requires AFCI protection in kitchens and laundry areas as well as the historical requirement of ground fault protection. The AF/GF circuit interrupter provides quick installation and a single location to easily access and identify tripped circuits.

What is a GFCI and how to reset when tripped?

Watch this video and enhance your electrical safety knowledge today!

  • What a GFCI is and why it’s crucial for safety.
  • Common reasons why a GFCI trips.
  • How to reset a GFCI receptacle and breaker.

 

 

Series short-circuit ratings

When two or more overcurrent protective devices (OCPDs) are connected in series, the interrupting current rating of the downstream device or devices should be less than the interrupting current rating of the system.

Learn more at Eaton.com/seriesratings

Need a loadcenter for a new or existing project?

Specially designed for easy installation, Eaton's BR 1-inch load centers house the branch circuit breakers and the wiring required to distribute power to individual circuits. The branch breakers protect the wires leading to individual electrical loads such as fixtures and outlets.

Our BR plug-on neutral load center platform eliminates the pigtail connection providing you time and labor savings and a professional look and feel.

 

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Specially designed for easy installation, Eaton's BR 1-inch load centers house the branch circuit breakers and the wiring required to distribute power to individual circuits. The branch breakers protect the wires leading to individual electrical loads such as fixtures and outlets.

Our BR plug-on neutral load center platform eliminates the pigtail connection providing you time and labor savings and a professional look and feel.

 

Specifications

The National Electrical Code® (NEC®) 2023 changes and updates

The 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code brings some noteworthy changes that could significantly impact upcoming projects. Use Eaton’s online code guide to prep for your next electrical job.
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