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Circuit breakers

CH Circuit Breakers

Eaton's residential CH circuit breakers provide premium overload protection. The Type CH circuit breakers trip to the OFF position, eliminating nuisance callbacks.

The CHF family also includes a trip flag to differentiate between a trip and the breaker being turned off. The thermal-magnetic trip curve avoids nuisance tripping on mild overloads while reacting almost instantaneously to severe short-circuit conditions. Multiple breakers have an internal common trip connection to operate all poles simultaneously. Handles are marked with ON-OFF indication and ampere rating of the breaker.

Efficient troubleshooting
Detailed seven trip code diagnostics
Increased safety
AFCI, GFCI and dual function options
Easy installation
Plug-on neutral design installs 25% faster

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

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.

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?

  • 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.

 

Watch now and enhance your electrical safety knowledge today!

Need a load center for a new or existing project?

Eaton’s CH 3/4-inch load centers enclose CH circuit breakers for power distribution and circuit protection in residential and light commercial applications. They are used on services providing no more than 240 Vac and are available with bus rated 40-600A. Covers are available as surface, flush or combination. 

Our CH 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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