Square D | BGA261002 | Circuit Breaker | 100A | 2-Pole | 18kA

Meet the Square D BGA261002 circuit breaker—a precise, two-pole protection device designed to safeguard your electrical system with reliability. With a 100 A rating and an 18 kA interrupting capacity, this breaker is built to handle demanding load conditions while preserving safety and continuity in your service panel.

• Amperage: 100 A
• Poles: 2-Pole
• Interrupting rating: 18 kA
• Part number: BGA261002

Ideal applications: This breaker excels in maintenance, retrofit, and replacement scenarios where exact specifications matter. Use it to restore or upgrade protection in Square D panels, ensuring consistent trip characteristics and reliable performance across two-pole circuits.

Why it matters: Matching the right breaker to the exact panel and circuit requirements minimizes downtime and reduces compatibility risk. The BGA261002 is specifically selected for projects that demand a precise 100 A, 2-pole solution with robust fault-current handling, helping to shield wiring, downstream equipment, and personnel from overloads.

Important compatibility note: Confirm fit and ratings before ordering. The part number is the best reference for compatibility with your panel and bus configuration. If you’re replacing an existing unit or retrofitting to meet updated protection standards, this model is designed to align with Square D specifications.

Practical use cases:

• Maintenance: swap in a like-for-like unit to maintain consistent protection without changing system behavior.
• Retrofit: update older installations with a modern, trusted two-pole 100 A protection device.
• Replacement: restore protective reliability quickly by using the exact BGA261002 part reference.

Choosing the Square D BGA261002 means opting for dependable, panel-ready protection that integrates smoothly with your existing Square D infrastructure. Its two-pole design and substantial interrupting capacity offer a solid balance of protection and practicality for a wide range of commercial and light industrial setups.

Tips for installation and care: Verify panel compatibility using the official part number reference, ensure proper mounting alignment with the bus connection, and perform routine functional checks to confirm the protective mechanism engages as intended when testing under safe conditions.