Designed for specialized residential metering setups, the Eaton BRWH220 is a 20A, 2-pole water heater breaker. It utilizes isolated line terminals rather than standard busbar connections, enabling the circuit to be powered by a completely separate meter. This plug-on device installs into any Eaton or Cutler-Hammer Type BR load center. It requires two 1-inch spaces and can be substituted with standard BR220 models. Delivering 10 kAIC at 120/240V, it ensures robust thermal-magnetic protection.
Common Trip, HACR Rated, Rejection Tab, Quick-Make/Quick-Break, Trip-Free Mechanism
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What makes the BRWH220 different from a standard BR220 breaker?
The BRWH220 is a specialized water heater circuit breaker that features isolated line terminals instead of standard busbar connections. This allows the water heater circuit to be powered and monitored by a completely separate utility meter.
Are Eaton, Cutler-Hammer, and Bryant BRWH220 breakers the same?
Yes. Eaton acquired the Cutler-Hammer and Bryant brands. A BRWH220 breaker is the exact same physical component and is fully interchangeable regardless of which of these three brand names appears on the factory label.
How much panel space does the BRWH220 require?
This 2-pole breaker requires two standard 1-inch spaces in an Eaton or Cutler-Hammer Type BR load center.
Does the BRWH220 include arc fault or ground fault protection?
No. This unit provides standard thermal-magnetic protection with long-time and instantaneous trip functions. It does not contain AFCI or GFCI circuitry.
Is the BRWH220 HACR rated?
Yes, this breaker is HACR rated, meaning it is approved for use with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, in addition to its primary design for separately metered water heaters.
What type of trip mechanism does the BRWH220 use?
It features a trip-free mechanism with quick-make, quick-break switch action. This ensures the breaker will trip safely under fault conditions even if the handle is physically held in the ON position.
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