BR290 - 90 Amp Circuit Breaker

BR290 - 90 Amp Circuit Breaker

When a project calls for a larger two-pole breaker, the Eaton BR290 is often one of the models electricians reach for in Type BR panel installations. Rated at 90 Amps and designed for compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters, this breaker is commonly used on dedicated circuits serving equipment such as HVAC systems, electric water heaters, subpanels, pumps, compressors, and other higher-demand electrical loads.

Compatible with #8–1/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors, the BR290 carries a 10 kAIC interrupting rating and is built for use on circuits that require a higher amperage capacity than standard branch breakers. You'll find these breakers in homes, apartment buildings, workshops, retail spaces, office buildings, and light commercial facilities where larger equipment needs dedicated circuit protection. For many contractors and maintenance professionals, selecting the BR290 simply comes down to matching the panel type and the 90 Amp requirements of the application.

Key Features and Benefits

• 90 Amp circuit breaker rating
• Two-pole configuration for 120/240V applications
• Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism
• Common-trip operation for simultaneous pole disconnect
• Type BR plug-on mounting design
• Compatible with Eaton Type BR loadcenters
• 10 kAIC interrupting capacity
• Accepts #8–1/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors
• Suitable for high-demand branch circuits and equipment protection
• Commonly used in residential and light commercial electrical systems
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Catalog Number: BR290
  
• UPC: 786676363204
  
• Product Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
  
• Series: Type BR
  
• Amperage Rating: 90 Amps
  
• 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: #8–1/0 AWG Copper/Aluminum
  
• Used With: Type BR Loadcenters
  
• Dimensions:
  • Depth: 2.0 in.
  • Width: 2.9 in.
  • Height: 2.5 in.
• Weight: 0.7 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL 489 Listed
• Federal Specifications Classification W-C375
• Manufactured for use in compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters
• Designed to meet applicable industry performance standards for molded case circuit breakers
  

Where It Works Best

• The Eaton BR290 is commonly installed in Eaton Type BR loadcenters found in homes, apartment complexes, workshops, offices, retail locations, and light commercial facilities. Typical applications include air conditioning systems, heat pumps, electric water heaters, subpanel feeders, irrigation systems, compressors, workshop equipment, spa and pool systems, and other larger electrical loads requiring a 90 Amp two-pole breaker. It is also frequently used during panel maintenance, service upgrades, and replacement projects where an existing Eaton Type BR breaker is already in place.