Supplying 90 amps of thermal-magnetic protection, the Eaton BRHH290 safeguards heavy-duty residential and commercial electrical circuits. This 2-pole plug-on breaker is specifically designed to fit Eaton Type BR load centers. It features box lug terminals that accept #4 to 1/0 AWG copper or aluminum wire, ensuring a solid connection. The 42kAIC interrupting rating makes it ideal for locations requiring high short-circuit protection. It also includes a common trip function and HACR rating.
Common Trip, HACR Rated, High Interrupting Capacity
Product FAQs
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Which load centers are compatible with the BRHH290 circuit breaker?
This breaker is designed for use in Eaton Type BR load centers. It is also UL approved for installation in legacy Westinghouse, Challenger, Bryant, and Cutler-Hammer panels that are listed to accept Type BR breakers.
What is the difference between Eaton BR, BRH, and BRHH breakers?
The suffix indicates the short-circuit interrupting rating. Standard BR breakers are rated for 10 kAIC, BRH models are rated for 22 kAIC, and BRHH models like this one feature a high interrupting rating of 42 kAIC for systems with higher available fault current.
Can I use the BRHH290 to replace a standard BR290 or BRH290?
Yes. The BRHH290 shares the same physical 1-inch per pole plug-on footprint as the standard BR290 (10 kAIC) and BRH290 (22 kAIC). It can safely replace them while providing a higher 42 kAIC interrupting capacity, provided the panel is rated to accept 90-amp branch breakers.
Are the box lugs on the BRHH290 rated for aluminum wire?
Yes, the terminal lugs are dual-rated for both copper (Cu) and aluminum (Al) conductors. When terminating aluminum wire, it is standard practice to apply an oxide-inhibiting joint compound to prevent corrosion and maintain a reliable connection.
Does this breaker provide GFCI or AFCI protection?
No. The BRHH290 is a standard thermal-magnetic circuit breaker providing overload and short-circuit protection. It does not include ground fault (GFCI) or arc fault (AFCI) protection circuitry.
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