CHB260 - 60Amp Circuit Breaker

CHB260 - 60Amp Circuit Breaker

The Eaton CHB260 is a 60 Amp, two-pole circuit breaker designed for Eaton CH Loadcenters, and it’s mainly used when you need a direct replacement that matches what’s already installed in the panel. It’s built for 120/240V circuits where both legs need to trip together, and it fits into compatible CH panels using a plug-in style that keeps things straightforward and consistent with the original setup.

In real-world use, this breaker shows up in residential and light commercial panels handling larger 240V branch circuits. Most of the time, it’s selected simply because it matches an existing CH breaker—same rating, same fit, same function—so there’s no need to change the panel layout or wiring design.

Installation is simple in compatible Eaton CH Loadcenters. If you’re replacing an existing breaker, it’s usually a quick swap—pull the old one, click the new one in, and the circuit is back to its original setup. Inside, the CHB260 uses a thermal magnetic trip system, which reacts to both overloads and short circuits as they happen. It’s rated at 10 kAIC, which is standard for typical residential and light commercial fault levels in CH systems. It also supports #8–2 AWG wire, which is commonly used on 60 amp circuits. The two-pole design ensures both conductors disconnect at the same time, which is required for 240V loads and any circuit that shares protection across both legs.

At the end of the day, the CHB260 is a straight replacement breaker for Eaton CH Loadcenters.

Key Features and Benefits

• 60 Amp, 2-pole breaker for Eaton CH Loadcenters
• Designed for 120/240V branch circuits
• Plug-in installation for compatible CH panels
• Thermal magnetic protection for overloads and short circuits
• 10 kAIC interrupt rating for standard fault conditions
• Compatible with #8–2 AWG conductors
• Two-pole switching for simultaneous disconnect
• Keeps original CH panel layout unchanged
• Common in residential and light commercial systems
• Direct replacement for existing CH breakers

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: CHB260
  
• Product Type: Thermal magnetic circuit breaker
  
• Type: CHB
  
• Amperage Rating: 60 Amps
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240V
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC
  
• Wire Size: #8–2 AWG
  
• Mounting Style: Plug-in (Eaton CH Loadcenters)
  
• Dimensions: 3.4 in D x 2.7 in H x 1.5 in W
  
• Weight: 0.55 lb

Material Compliance and Certifications

• The Eaton CHB260 is UL 489 listed, meeting recognized safety standards for branch circuit protection. It is intended for installation 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 and CH panelboards
• 120/240V residential and light commercial circuits
• Two-pole branch circuits requiring shared disconnect
• Replacement of existing CH 60A breakers
• Maintenance work in installed CH electrical systems
• Circuits that require both legs to trip together
• Situations where matching existing panel layout matters
• Standard protection in established CH systems