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Eaton / Cutler-Hammer GFEP225 GFEP Miniature Circuit Breaker
- 25A
- 2 Pole
- Plug-On
Eaton / Cutler-Hammer
GFEP225
GFEP Miniature Circuit Breaker
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GFEP225
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Description
Rated at 25 amps, this two-pole GFEP breaker delivers specialized 30mA ground fault monitoring to prevent damage to motorized or heated equipment. It installs into standard Eaton and Cutler-Hammer Type BR enclosures using a traditional pigtail neutral connection. Although superseded by the BRN225EP, this exact replacement maintains the required 10kAIC rating and common trip functionality needed for legacy commercial applications.Specifications
| Brand | Eaton / Cutler-Hammer |
|---|---|
| Part Number | GFEP225 |
| Series | GFEP |
| Amperage | 25A |
| Poles | 2 |
| Mounting Style | Plug-On |
| Voltage | 120/240VAC |
| Phase | 1 |
| AIC Rating | 10kA @ 120/240VAC |
| Frame Type | BR |
|---|---|
| Terminal Type | Box Lugs |
| For Use With | Type BR Load Centers |
| Wire Gauge | 14-4 AWG |
| Max Wire | 4 AWG |
| Min Wire | 14 AWG |
| Trip Technology | Thermal Magnetic |
|---|---|
| Trip Function Code | LIG |
| Trip Function | Long-Time, Instantaneous, Ground Fault |
| Trip Adjustability | Fixed |
| Special Classification | GFEP |
|---|---|
| Available Options | Padlock Attachment |
| Accessories | Pigtail Neutral |
| Standards | CSA C22.2 No. 5, Federal Specification W-C375, UL 489 |
| Approval | CSA, UL |
| Temp Rating | 40C |
| Construction Features | Common Trip |
Product FAQs
7 answersWhat panels are compatible with the Eaton GFEP225 circuit breaker?
The GFEP225 is designed exclusively for use in Eaton and Cutler-Hammer Type BR load centers. Because it is a 2-pole breaker, it requires two adjacent full-size spaces on the panel bus.
Can I install the GFEP225 in an Eaton Type CH load center?
No, this breaker features a plug-on mounting style specifically engineered for Type BR load centers. Type CH panels require breakers with a different physical mounting configuration.
What is the difference between this GFEP breaker and a standard GFCI breaker?
GFEP stands for Ground Fault Equipment Protection. The GFEP225 has a 30mA trip threshold designed to protect machinery, such as heat trace cables or industrial pumps, from low-level faults. Standard GFCI breakers have a highly sensitive 5mA trip threshold intended for personnel safety.
What applications typically require a 30mA GFEP breaker like the GFEP225?
GFEP breakers are commonly used for dedicated equipment circuits where a standard 5mA GFCI might experience nuisance tripping. Typical applications include outdoor snow melting equipment, roof de-icing cables, and industrial heating systems.
How is the neutral wire connected on the GFEP225?
This breaker utilizes a pigtail neutral connection. The coiled white pigtail wire attached to the breaker must be routed and secured directly to the neutral bus bar in your panel for the ground fault monitoring circuitry to function correctly.
Does the Eaton GFEP225 replace older Cutler-Hammer GFEP breakers?
Yes. Eaton acquired Cutler-Hammer, and their Type BR product lines are fully interchangeable. The Eaton GFEP225 serves as a direct, exact replacement for legacy Cutler-Hammer GFEP225 breakers.
How do I verify the ground fault protection is working after installation?
Once the breaker is installed and the panel is energized, press the test button located on the front of the breaker. The breaker should immediately trip, confirming that the 30mA equipment protection circuitry is fully operational.
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