BR230 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker

BR230 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker

The Eaton BR230 is a two-pole, 30 Amp thermal magnetic circuit breaker designed for use in compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters. Rated for 120/240V AC systems, it is commonly used on dedicated 240-volt circuits serving air conditioners, heat pumps, electric water heaters, electric dryers, compressors, pumps, workshop equipment, and other loads that require a 30 Amp two-pole breaker.

The BR230 accepts #14–4 AWG copper or aluminum conductors and carries a 10 kAIC interrupting rating. Because it is part of Eaton's Type BR product line, it is often used when replacing an existing breaker, maintaining an established BR loadcenter, or completing electrical upgrades where panel compatibility is important.

You'll find the BR230 in homes, apartments, garages, workshops, offices, retail spaces, and light commercial buildings. Whether adding a new circuit or replacing an existing breaker, matching the breaker type, amperage rating, and pole configuration helps maintain compatibility with the electrical system.

Like many Eaton BR breakers that remain in service for years, the BR230 is designed for continued operation when installed and used within its intended ratings.

Key Features and Benefits

• 30 Amp circuit breaker
• Two-pole configuration
• Common-trip operation
• Type BR plug-on mounting
• Compatible with Eaton Type BR loadcenters
• Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism
• Rated for 120/240V AC applications
• 10 kAIC interrupting capacity
• Accepts #14–4 AWG copper or aluminum conductors
• Designed for branch circuit protection and replacement applications
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Catalog Number: BR230
  
• UPC: 786676362955
  
• Product Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
  
• Series: Type BR
  
• Amperage Rating: 30A
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240V AC
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Trip Type: Common Trip
  
• Circuit Breaker Type: BR
  
• Mounting Method: Plug-On
  
• Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC
  
• Wire Size Compatibility: #14–4 AWG Copper/Aluminum
  
• Used With: Eaton Type BR Loadcenters
  
• Dimensions:
  • Depth: 1.9 in.
  • Width: 2.9 in.
  • Height: 2.5 in.
• Weight: 0.65 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL 489 Listed
• Federal Specifications Classification W-C375
• Manufactured to Eaton Type BR specifications
• Intended for use in compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters
  

Where It Works Best

• The BR230 is commonly used in Eaton Type BR panels installed in homes, apartments, condominiums, garages, workshops, offices, retail spaces, and light commercial facilities. Typical applications include air conditioning equipment, heat pumps, electric water heaters, electric dryers, pumps, compressors, dedicated 240-volt circuits, and other electrical loads requiring a 30 Amp two-pole breaker. It is also frequently used during panel maintenance and replacement projects where maintaining compatibility with existing Eaton BR equipment is important.