Cutler Hammer-Eaton BR2100 2-Pole 100A 120/240VAC Main Circuit Breaker

Cutler Hammer-Eaton BR2100 Main Device Circuit Breaker Overview

The Cutler Hammer-Eaton BR2100 is a heavy-duty 2-pole main device circuit breaker engineered for residential and light commercial load center applications. Rated at 100 amps and designed for 120/240VAC systems, this breaker delivers reliable overcurrent protection with a robust 10,000-amp interrupting capacity — providing a critical safeguard against fault currents that could otherwise damage wiring, equipment, or the panel itself.

Key Features

• 2-Pole configuration for 240VAC double-pole circuit protection
• 100-Amp continuous current rating
• 120/240VAC operating voltage — compatible with standard residential and light commercial load centers
• 10,000-Amp interrupting capacity (AIC) for reliable short-circuit protection
• Designed as a main device breaker for use in BR-series load centers
• Compact, space-saving design for straightforward panel installation

Specifications

• SKU: BR2100
• Brand: Cutler Hammer-Eaton
• Poles: 2
• Amperage: 100A
• Voltage Rating: 120/240VAC
• Interrupting Capacity: 10,000A (10kAIC)
• Application: Load Center Main Device Circuit Breaker

Application

The BR2100 serves as the main disconnect and overcurrent protection device within compatible Eaton BR-series load centers. It is ideal for HVAC panel upgrades, new construction electrical installations, and service replacements where a dependable 100-amp main breaker is required. Its 10,000-amp interrupting rating ensures the breaker can safely clear high-level fault currents, protecting downstream circuits and connected equipment.