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Eaton BR Handle Tie for (3) Single-Pole Circuit Breakers

Eaton BR Handle Tie for (3) Single-Pole Circuit Breakers

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Model: BR3HT

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Eaton BR Handle Tie for (3) Single-Pole Circuit Breakers

The Eaton BR Handle Tie is a Type BR handle tie engineered to mechanically link (3) single-pole breakers so they switch on and off together in residential and light commercial panelboards. Suitable for BD duplex breakers, this compact handle tie measures .5 in in width and 2.5 in in length/depth, with a low-profile .05 in height that fits cleanly across adjacent breaker handles without interfering with the panel deadfront or cover. Backed by UL Listing and a 10-year warranty, it is built to deliver dependable, code-compliant performance in Eaton BR series load centers, giving electricians a straightforward way to gang multiple single-pole breakers into one common-trip assembly.

Key Features

  • Compact Dimensions: Product width of .5 in and length/depth of 2.5 in for a precise, low-profile fit across grouped breaker handles.
  • Low-Profile Height: .05 in height keeps the tie bar flush against breaker handles without interfering with panel covers or deadfronts.
  • Multi-Pole Compatibility: Designed for (3) single-pole breakers, enabling simultaneous, common-trip operation of all three poles.
  • BD Duplex Breaker Support: Special features make this handle tie suitable for use with BD duplex breakers as well as standard single-pole breakers.
  • Type BR Handle Tie: Purpose-built for Eaton BR series breakers and load centers, ensuring correct fit and function.
  • UL Listed: Certified to UL standards for safe, code-compliant electrical installations.
  • 10-Year Warranty: Backed by Eaton's 10-year warranty for long-term reliability and peace of mind.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Warranty: 10 year
  • Product Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Department: Electrical

Typical Applications

  • Residential and Light Commercial Panelboards
  • Eaton BR Series Load Centers
  • Duplex Breaker (BD) Installations
  • Multi-Pole Circuit Wiring for (3) Single-Pole Breakers
  • Panelboard Retrofits and Circuit Upgrades
  • Electrical Panel Maintenance and Service Calls

Why Eaton?

Eaton's BR Handle Tie combines precise, low-profile construction with UL Listing to ensure safe, code-compliant multi-pole switching in BR series panelboards. Compatibility with BD duplex breakers adds installation flexibility for electricians working across mixed residential and light commercial panels, reducing the need for separate part numbers on every job. With a 10-year warranty backing its construction, this handle tie is built for dependable, long-term performance in the field, helping ensure that grouped single-pole breakers trip together exactly as designed.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Width:
.5 in
Warranty:
10 year
Used with:
For (3) single-pole breakers
Product Length/Depth:
2.5 in
Special features:
Suitable for BD duplex breakers
Product Height:
.05 in
Product Type:
Handle Tie
Certifications:
UL Listed
Department:
Electrical
Series:
BR
Configuration:
(3) Single-Pole Breakers
Listing:
UL Listed
Product Group:
Circuit Protection
Product Subgroup:
Circuit Breakers

Eaton BR3HT – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Eaton BR3HT handle tie fit Eaton BR series single-pole breakers in a BR load center?
Yes. The BR3HT is a Type BR handle tie built to link three single-pole BR breakers in Eaton BR series load centers so all three handles move together. It is sized to the BR handle pattern, not to Eaton CH or other manufacturers' breakers, so confirm your panel is a BR (Type BR) load center before ordering.
2) Can this Eaton handle tie be used on BD duplex (tandem) breakers?
Yes. The BR3HT is called out as suitable for BD duplex breakers as well as standard single-pole BR breakers, which is useful in crowded panels where tandems are already installed and you need two handles in a duplex tied to an adjacent single pole.
3) Does this handle tie give real common trip, or just common switching?
A handle tie mechanically links the three breaker handles so they switch on and off together. It is a common-handle assembly, not a factory common-trip multi-pole breaker. Where the NEC requires a true multi-pole common-trip device, use a 3-pole BR breaker instead. Where a handle tie is the accepted means, such as grouping the ungrounded conductors of a multiwire branch circuit so all three can be opened at once, the BR3HT does that job.
4) I only need to tie two breakers together, will the BR3HT work?
No. The BR3HT is a three-pole tie, spanning three adjacent single-pole handles. For a two-pole tie you need the two-breaker version of the Eaton BR handle tie; the three-pole part will not seat correctly across only two handles.
5) Will the BR3HT clear the deadfront and cover on my panel?
It should. The tie is only .05 in high, so it sits essentially flush across the breaker handles and does not stand proud enough to foul the deadfront or the panel cover. Overall it measures .5 in by 2.5 in by .05 in.
6) Is the Eaton BR3HT handle tie UL Listed for panel inspections?
Yes, the BR3HT is UL Listed. That matters on a jobsite because a field-fabricated tie, such as a nail or a piece of wire through the handles, is not an approved method; an inspector wants the manufacturer's listed accessory for the breaker type in the panel.
7) For a 3-phase multiwire branch circuit in a BR panel, is a handle tie enough or should I buy a 3-pole breaker?
Either route works mechanically, and the decision is usually about what is already in the panel. If the three single-pole BR breakers are in place and on separate phases, the BR3HT ties the handles so the whole multiwire circuit can be opened at once, which is the simultaneous-disconnect requirement. If the load needs all three poles to trip when any one faults, that calls for a 3-pole breaker rather than a tie. For property maintenance work on existing panels, the tie is the non-destructive option.
8) What is the Eaton part number for the 3-pole BR handle tie, and do I need anything else with it?
The part number is BR3HT. It ships as the tie itself and installs onto the handles of three already-installed adjacent single-pole BR breakers, so no separate mounting hardware is required. The breakers themselves are ordered separately.
How fast can I get the Eaton BR3HT delivered?
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Does the Eaton BR3HT come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Eaton BR3HT is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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