CHB250GF - 50Amp Circuit Breaker

CHB250GF - 50Amp Circuit Breaker

The Eaton CHB250GF is a 50 Amp, two-pole ground fault circuit breaker designed for Eaton CH Loadcenters, and it’s most often used when you need a direct replacement that matches an existing bolt-on breaker setup. It’s built for 120/240V circuits where both legs need to trip together, and it also adds ground fault protection, which is required in certain applications to help detect leakage current and shut the circuit down when needed.

In real-world use, this breaker shows up in residential and light commercial CH panels where the system already uses bolt-on style breakers. The main goal is usually simple—replace like-for-like so the panel keeps its original layout and everything stays consistent. No redesign, no changes to the structure of the loadcenter, just a clean match to what’s already there.

The bolt-on mounting style gives it a solid, direct connection to the panel bus. Once installed by a qualified electrician, it locks into place and functions as part of the existing CH system. It’s the kind of breaker that fits into maintenance work where keeping the original setup intact matters.

With a two-pole 50 amp design, it’s commonly used on 240V branch circuits where both conductors need to disconnect at the same time. The #8–4 AWG wire range fits the heavier wiring typically used in this type of application.

At its core, the CHB250GF is a straight replacement breaker for Eaton CH bolt-on loadcenters. It’s built for keeping existing systems working the way they were originally installed, while meeting ground fault protection requirements where they’re needed.

Key Features and Benefits

• 50 Amp, 2-pole ground fault breaker for Eaton CH Loadcenters
• Bolt-on mounting style for secure panel connection
• Built-in ground fault protection (GF)
• Designed for 120/240V branch circuits
• Thermal magnetic protection for overloads and short circuits
• 10 kAIC interrupt rating for standard fault conditions
• Two-pole switching for simultaneous disconnect
• Compatible with #8–4 AWG conductors
• Used in residential and light commercial CH systems
• Direct replacement for existing CH bolt-on breakers

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: CHB250GF
  
• Type: CHBGF
  
• Amperes: 50A
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240VAC
  
• Interrupting Rating: 10 kAIC
  
• Mounting Style: Bolt-on
  
• Dimensions: 1.50"W x 4.63"L x 2.50"D
  
• Height: 4.63 in
  
• Width: 1.5 in
  
• Depth: 2.5 in
  
• Approx. Ship Weight: 2.50 lbs

Material Compliance and Certifications

• The Eaton CHB250GF is built to meet UL 489 standards for branch circuit protection. It is intended for use in Eaton CH Loadcenters and should be installed by a qualified electrician following all applicable electrical codes and safety requirements.

Where It Works Best

• Eaton CH Loadcenters with bolt-on breaker setups
• 120/240V residential and light commercial circuits
• Two-pole circuits requiring ground fault protection
• Replacement of existing CH bolt-on style breakers
• Maintenance work in installed CH panel systems
• Circuits where both legs must trip together
• Situations where matching existing panel layout matters
• Standard protection in established CH installations