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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
Ample gutter space
Plug-on neutral
Time-saving installation
Wide range of applications
10-65 kAIC available

Core features

  • Available in 1" thermal magnetic, AFCI, GFCI and AF/GF designs
  • Short-body design maximizes your space inside the loadcenter, creating additional wire-way and gutter space for ease of installation
  • Added and improved diagnostic trip codes designed for complex occurrences and overloads provide you ease of troubleshooting during maintenance
  • Easy to read trip codes through improved LEDs and a clear test button increases your troubleshooting efficiency
  • Improved AFCI and GFCI algorithms significantly reduce nuisance tripping, resulting in less call backs

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

A safe and secure connection

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. Read installation tips.

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?

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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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

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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