Eaton / Cutler-Hammer CH2100 Miniature Circuit Breaker

This breaker is designed exclusively for Eaton and Cutler-Hammer Type CH load centers. It will not fit in Type BR load centers, as CH series breakers feature a 3/4-inch per pole footprint and a different busbar clip design.

No. While both are Eaton 100A, 2-pole breakers, they belong to completely different product lines. The CH2100 has a tan handle, requires 3/4-inch per pole spacing, and fits Type CH load centers. The BR2100 has a black handle, requires 1-inch per pole spacing, and fits Type BR load centers. They are not physically interchangeable.

As a 2-pole breaker in the CH series, it requires two 3/4-inch spaces, occupying a total of 1.5 inches on the panel bus.

Yes. When installed as a backfed main in a compatible Type CH load center, the National Electrical Code requires the breaker to be mechanically secured to the busbar. You must use an approved Eaton hold-down kit, such as the CH125RB or CHPHD, depending on your specific panel model.

The box lugs accept 10 AWG to 1/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors. Per Eaton specifications, you should use wire rated for 60 or 75 degrees Celsius.

Yes, this breaker is HACR rated. It is approved for use with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment that requires a 100A, 2-pole overcurrent protective device.

Unlike some breakers that trip to a center position, the standard Type CH mechanism is designed to trip fully to the OFF position. This provides a clear visual indication and eliminates nuisance callbacks from partial trips.

Yes, it features an internal common trip connection. If an overcurrent or short-circuit fault occurs on one leg of the 120/240V circuit, the mechanism will open both poles simultaneously to ensure the entire circuit is safely de-energized.