The BAB2020 – EATON 2P20A 240V Bolt On Breaker is a reliable circuit protection solution designed for efficiency and safety in your electrical system. With its robust construction, this double-pole breaker offers a 20 amp capacity, ideal for handling high-demand applications. Ensure optimal performance and protection with EATON’s trusted technology.
| Brand | Eaton |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard (Thermal-Magnetic) |
| Amperage | 20 A |
| Poles | 2-Pole |
| Voltage | 240V |
| Interrupting Rating | 10 kA |
| Mounting | Bolt-On |
| Frame / Series | BAB |
| Catalogue # | BAB2020 |
The Eaton BAB2020 is a bolt-on style double-pole breaker from Eaton's BAB frame series, designed for use in compatible Eaton/Cutler-Hammer bolt-on panelboards and loadcentres — typically commercial and light-industrial enclosures that accept BAB-frame bolt-on breakers. It is not a plug-in (BR or CH type) breaker and will not seat in standard residential plug-in panels.
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The BAB series uses a bolt-on mounting method, where the breaker is physically bolted to the bus bar — common in commercial panelboards. Eaton BR and CH breakers use a plug-in design and are used in residential/light-commercial loadcentres. The two styles are not interchangeable, so it's important to confirm your panel's mounting type before ordering.
Yes — the BAB2020 is rated 2-pole, 20A, 240V with a 10kA interrupt rating, making it well suited for 240V branch circuits powering equipment like smaller HVAC units, condensers, or other double-pole loads. Always verify that the circuit's available fault current does not exceed the breaker's 10kA AIC rating.
Absolutely. Sourcing obsolete and hard-to-find Eaton breakers like the BAB series is a core part of what we do. We maintain inventory of legacy commercial breakers across our Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver locations. Contact us or request a quote online and we'll check stock and availability for you.
