BRH220 - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

BRH220 - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

The Eaton BRH220 is a 20 Amp, two-pole high-magnetic circuit breaker built for Eaton Type BR loadcenters. It's often selected for equipment that draws a larger surge of current when starting up, such as air-conditioning units, refrigeration equipment, compressors, pumps, and other motor-driven loads. In these situations, a standard breaker may trip during startup even when the equipment is operating normally. The BRH220's high-magnetic trip characteristic helps accommodate those brief startup demands while still responding when an actual fault occurs.

Rated for 120/240V systems, the breaker features a common-trip design that opens both poles together if a fault is detected.

Whether you're replacing an existing breaker in a Type BR panel or working on equipment that requires a high-magnetic breaker, the BRH220 offers a straightforward solution that maintains compatibility with Eaton BR loadcenters while providing the ratings required for the application.

Key Features and Benefits

• 20 Amp two-pole high-magnetic thermal magnetic circuit breaker
• Compatible with Eaton Type BR loadcenters
• High-magnetic trip characteristic helps accommodate startup current surges
• Common-trip design opens both poles simultaneously
• 22 kAIC interrupting rating
• Plug-on installation
• Accepts #14–4 AWG copper or aluminum conductors
• Suitable for HVAC equipment, refrigeration systems, pumps, compressors, and similar motor loads
• Helps reduce nuisance tripping during equipment startup
• Designed for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Catalog Number: BRH220
  
• UPC: 786676373500
  
• Product Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
  
• Series: Type BR
  
• Amperage Rating: 20 Amp
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC
  
• Number of Poles: Two-Pole
  
• Trip Type: Common Trip
  
• Circuit Breaker Type: BR
  
• Main Circuit Breaker: BRH
  
• Special Feature: High-Magnetic Trip Setting
  
• Mounting Method: Plug-On
  
• Interrupt Rating: 22 kAIC
  
• Wire Size Compatibility: #14–4 AWG Copper/Aluminum
  
• Used With: Eaton Type BR Loadcenters
  
• Dimensions:
  • Depth: 3 in.
  • Width: 2 in.
  • Height: 3 in.
• Weight: 0.6 lb
  
• Type: Type BR 1-Inch Plug-On Circuit Breaker
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL Listed
• Complies with Federal Specifications Classification W-C376
• Manufactured to Eaton quality and performance standards
• Intended for installation in compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters
• Thermal magnetic protection for overload and short-circuit conditions
• Install according to applicable electrical codes and manufacturer requirements
  

Where It Works Best

• The BRH220 is frequently found on circuits serving air-conditioning equipment, refrigeration systems, compressors, pumps, and other motor-driven loads where startup current can be higher than normal operating current.
• It is also used in residential, commercial, and light industrial facilities that utilize Eaton Type BR loadcenters. Common applications include equipment replacements, service work, panel upgrades, and new installations requiring a 20 Amp two-pole breaker with a 22 kAIC interrupting rating.