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Residential Circuit Breakers

Eaton's residential circuit breakers are used in load centers, panelboards, or similar devices. They are made for a wide range of applications and include: arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI); and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI).
BR circuit breakers
BR 1” circuit breakers are available for thermal magnetic AFCI, GFCI, dual-function and series rating combinations.
CH circuit breakers
Type CH residential circuit breakers offer premium features in a ¾” space saving design available for AFCI, GFCI and PON.
Classified circuit breakers
Eaton’s classified circuit breakers are UL tested and listed for safe installation and reliable operation in over 750 loadcenters.
Main circuit breakers
Used as a main disconnect in single family homes or a tenant main breaker in metering stacks, Eaton’s main circuit breakers are available with several accessories.
Smart breakers
Eaton smart breakers provide protective features with intelligence to enable sustainability, electric vehicle charging and energy transition applications.

Modernize your home's electrical system: Find out your tax savings

Take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act and upgrade your electrical system’s safety with Eaton’s GFCI and AFCI protection

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Enhancing circuit breaker standards for high-frequency applications

Eaton's implementation of HF+ sets a new benchmark in the industry, ensuring maximum protection and compatibility.
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Eaton HF Breakers

Circuit breaker fundamentals

Are circuit breakers new to you? We built a web page that will help get you learn the basics on circuit breakers.
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Circuit Breakers Catalog

If you’re interested in circuit protection products, including circuit breakers, feel free to explore it here.

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New digital-based Eaton two-pole BR GFCI

Improves performance and compatibility for 240V electrical applications. Built on a digital platform, the GFCI breaker can respond in milliseconds to disregard transient leakage current, or trip to protect against life-threatening events.
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Classified circuit breakers

Eaton's UL-classified breakers are designed and tested to be both mechanically and electrically interchangeable with circuit breakers manufactured by General Electric, Thomas & Betts, ITE/Siemens, Murray, Crouse-Hinds and Square D.
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Upgrade your electrical infrastructure with help from the IRA

Modernize the electrical infrastructure of your home, improve energy efficiency or add new capabilities to support energy sustainability with help from nearly $40B in rebates and tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Main circuit breaker types and their residential application

Learn about the types of main circuit breakers and their role in ensuring electrical safety. Hear how these breakers contribute to cost savings and space efficiency in residential and commercial settings.

Series short-circuit ratings

When two or more overcurrent protective devices (OCPDs) are connected in series, the interrupting current rating of the downstream device or devices should be less than the interrupting current rating of the system.

Learn more at Eaton.com/seriesratings

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Eaton Certified Contractor Network

Take your residential service and renovation business to the next level!
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Residential circuit breakers

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.
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