Delivering essential personnel protection, the Eaton GFCB250 provides 5mA Class A ground fault mitigation for residential applications. It meets stringent NEC requirements for wet or damp locations like hot tubs and pools. This 50-amp, two-pole unit mounts into standard 1-inch Type BR, Bryant, and Challenger load centers. Equipped with a pigtail neutral connection, it ensures reliable thermal-magnetic tripping while serving as a functional replacement for older installations.
What load centers are compatible with the GFCB250?
This breaker is designed for use in 1-inch Eaton Type BR load centers. It is also backward compatible with legacy Bryant, Westinghouse, and Challenger panels that accept Type BR breakers.
Can I install the GFCB250 in a Square D or Eaton CH panel?
No. The GFCB250 is a 1-inch Type BR breaker and will not fit in 3/4-inch Eaton CH panels or Square D load centers.
What is the ground fault trip threshold for this breaker?
The GFCB250 provides Class A ground fault protection, meaning it is designed to trip when it detects a ground fault current of 5mA. This meets NEC requirements for personnel protection in wet or damp locations like pools and hot tubs.
How is the neutral connected on the GFCB250?
This breaker features a pigtail neutral wire. The coiled white pigtail must be connected directly to the panel's neutral bus bar for the GFCI circuitry to function properly.
Does this breaker require two panel spaces?
Yes, as a 2-pole breaker, the GFCB250 requires two standard 1-inch spaces in a Type BR load center.
Does the GFCB250 replace older Bryant or Westinghouse GFCI breakers?
Yes, Eaton acquired these brands, and the GFCB250 serves as a direct, UL listed replacement for older 50A 2-pole Bryant, Westinghouse, and Challenger Type BR GFCI breakers.
What applications typically require a 50A 2-pole GFCI breaker?
A 50A 2-pole GFCI is commonly used for 240V circuits requiring personnel protection, such as hot tubs, spas, pools, and EV chargers where local codes mandate GFCI protection at the breaker.
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Customers rate this product 5.0 out of 5 based on 6 reviews.
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Bryan K.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6/11/20
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John V.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
12/24/19
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