Circuit breakers

Eaton's main circuit breakers are used in a variety of applications including the main or emergency disconnect on the outside of a house, a tenant main breaker in group metering stacks and feed-through lug blocks specifically designed for sub-feeding from an existing panel. Main breakers are available with a variety of accessories including shunt trip, bell alarms and auxiliary switches.

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Available interrupt ratings

10-100 kAIC

Meeting requirements

Listed UL 489

Amperage

100-225 A

Core features

10-100 kAIC for range of interrupting capacities
Oversized 300 MCM load-side lugs on most main breakers
Easily interchangeable for custom solutions

Main circuit breaker types and their residential application

Learn about the types of main circuit breakers and their role in ensuring electrical safety. Hear how these breakers contribute to cost savings and space efficiency in residential and commercial settings.

Series 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

Download BR series ratings

Download CH series ratings

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Solutions for every application

From single family homes to high-rise apartment buildings, from the service entrance to the wall plate, Eaton provides a comprehensive product offering to fit your needs.

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Brochures

BRHX circuit breaker

(PDF 196 KB , 08/09/2021)
BRX miniature circuit breaker

BRX miniature circuit breaker

(PDF 173 KB , 01/02/2015)
Type CV molded-case circuit breakers

Type CV molded-case circuit breakers

(PDF 368 KB , 01/09/2013)

Catalogs

Loadcenters and circuit breakers catalog

Volume 1 Tab 1 - This catalog contains product details for loadcenters and circuit breakers.

(PDF 10 MB , 31/10/2022)

Infographics and listicles

Readily accessible shutdown for first responders infographic

This document reviews the features of Eaton's emergency disconnect switch

(PDF 167 KB , 25/04/2022)
Which Eaton breaker is right for you?

This document can help you choose from breaker options for single-home, residential/light commercial tenant or multi-building applications.

(PDF 447 KB , 01/05/2022)

Technical data sheets

Type BRX thermal magnetic circuit breaker

BR thermal magnetic BRX

(PDF 101 KB , 21/11/2018)

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Main circuit breakers