Built for commercial and industrial environments, the Eaton CHB130 delivers 30 amps of thermal-magnetic protection in a compact 1-pole footprint. This unit is HACR rated for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment applications. It installs securely into Cutler-Hammer Type PB and PH panelboards, as well as compatible meter panels, utilizing a bolt-on mounting style for a rigid connection. Rated at 10 kAIC at 120/240V, it accepts 14-8 AWG copper or aluminum wiring via box lugs.
Which panelboards are compatible with the Eaton CHB130 circuit breaker?
The CHB130 is designed specifically for bolt-on installation in Cutler-Hammer Type PB and Type PH panelboards, as well as compatible meter panels.
What wire types and sizes are accepted by the CHB130 terminals?
The box lug terminals on this 30A breaker accept both copper and aluminum wiring ranging from 14 AWG to 8 AWG.
Does the CHB130 feature a trip-to-center mechanism?
Yes. During a fault condition, the breaker handle trips to a center position between ON and OFF. The handle must be moved to the full OFF position to reset the internal mechanism before the circuit can be re-energized.
Is the CHB130 approved for use with HVAC systems?
Yes, this breaker is HACR rated, making it suitable for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment applications that require a 30A circuit.
Are Eaton and Cutler-Hammer CHB130 breakers the same?
Yes. Cutler-Hammer is a product line owned by Eaton. A CHB130 breaker may be branded as either Eaton or Cutler-Hammer depending on its manufacturing date, but the physical dimensions, ratings, and panel compatibility remain identical.
What does the LI trip function on the CHB130 indicate?
The LI code indicates a fixed thermal-magnetic trip unit. It provides Long-Time thermal protection for sustained overloads and Instantaneous magnetic protection for short circuits.
What material is used for the internal contacts of the CHB130?
The internal contacts are made from sintered silver tungsten, which provides high resistance to contact welding during short circuit events.
SuperClub
Join free. Get 500 SuperPoints.
Earn points on eligible purchases and redeem them at checkout.
We source obsolete and hard-to-find parts every day.
Shipping
Free Shipping Policy
Parcel shipments with item value over $99 qualify for free economy shipping within the continental US. Please call to confirm special handling instructions. We do not charge a handling fee or require a minimum amount on any order. SuperBreakers does not ship on customer accounts.
We strive to ship out your items the same day the order is placed. In rare circumstances SuperBreakers may reserve up to 5 business days to consolidate orders for complete shipment.
Expedited Shipments
Orders being shipped via Next Day Air, 2 Day Shipping or 3 Day Shipping must be received by 3 PM EST to guarantee same-day shipments. Expedited orders only ship on normal business days. Shipments will NOT be sent out on Saturdays and Sundays.
International Shipping
All International orders require a $1,000 minimum order threshold. Due to the special nature of these shipments, we require that these be placed with a SuperBreakers representative. Additional shipping and instructions will apply. All International Orders are Non-Cancel and Non-Refundable.
Reviews
Review summary
Customers rate this product 4.8 out of 5 based on 4 reviews.