BR250 - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

BR250 - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

The Eaton BR250 is a 50 Amp, two-pole circuit breaker for compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters. Rated for 120/240V AC applications, it is commonly used on dedicated circuits serving air conditioners, heat pumps, electric ranges, water heaters, dryers, compressors, workshop equipment, and other loads that require a 50 Amp two-pole breaker.

A thermal-magnetic trip unit provides protection against overloads and short circuits. If a fault occurs, the common-trip design opens both poles at the same time. The plug-on mounting style allows the breaker to install directly into approved Eaton BR panels without changing the existing panel layout.

You'll find the BR250 in homes, apartments, garages, workshops, retail spaces, office buildings, and light commercial facilities. Common applications include HVAC equipment, electric heating systems, water heaters, pumps, compressors, electric ranges, dryers, and other dedicated 240-volt circuits.

Like many Eaton BR breakers that remain in service for years, the BR250 is designed for continued operation when installed and used within its intended ratings.

Key Features and Benefits

• 50 Amp circuit breaker
• Two-pole configuration
• Common-trip operation
• Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism
• Type BR plug-on mounting
• Compatible with Eaton Type BR loadcenters
• 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: BR250
  
• UPC: 786676363051
  
• Product Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
  
• Series: Type BR
  
• Amperage Rating: 50A
  
• 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: Type BR Loadcenters
  
• Dimensions:
  • Depth: 3 in.
  • Width: 2 in.
  • Height: 3 in.
• Weight: 0.5 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 BR250 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 systems, heat pumps, electric ranges, dryers, water heaters, compressors, pumps, electric heating equipment, dedicated 240-volt circuits, and other electrical loads requiring a 50 Amp two-pole breaker. It is also frequently used during panel maintenance, circuit additions, and breaker replacement projects where an Eaton Type BR breaker is required.