Eaton CHP42N225X7 Indoor, Single-Phase, Three-Wire Loadcenter
Technical Specification
- Make: Eaton
- Model code: CHP42N225X7
- Series: Type CH Loadcenters and Circuit Breakers
- Type: Main Breaker
- Application: Residential and Light Commercial
Limited lifetime warranty on all CH loadcenters and circuit breakers. One-piece silver flash plated copper bus provides superior conductivity throughout the entire product line. Plug-on neutral design provides time and labor-savings by eliminating the pigtail. CH 150-225 ampere main breakers are rated 25 KAIC providing contractors with the highest interrupting rating main breaker in the industry. Unique sandalwood finish provides an aesthetically appealing, scratch resistant powder coating. CH breakers include an industry exclusive "trip to off" feature that allows a homeowner to easily identify a tripped circuit breaker. Mechanical flag box feature on CH breakers for easy trip indication.
Read more| Make | Eaton |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eaton |
| Category | Transmission and Distribution>Loadcenters |
| Model code | CHP42N225X7 |
| Series | Type CH Loadcenters and Circuit Breakers |
| Type | Main Breaker |
| Application | Residential and Light Commercial |
| Number of Phases | 1 |
| Max. Voltage | 120/240 V |
| Max. Current | 225 A |
| Wiring configuration | 3-wire |
| Enclosure type | Indoor |
| Standards | UL, NEMA, CSA |
Product description
Eaton's Type CH Loadcenters are engineered to provide safe and efficient power distribution. Designed for both residential and light commercial use, these loadcenters house branch circuit breakers and essential wiring. They feature a main breaker that serves as a service disconnect and protects the panel, while individual branch breakers protect circuit-specific wires.
Key Technical Features
- Constructed with silver flash plated copper busbars, ensuring superior conductivity and corrosion resistance.
- Stabs rated for 200 A support a variety of circuit demands.
- Crafted from cold-rolled, 16-gauge sheet steel for durability, with NEMA 1 boxes for indoor use and galvanized steel for raintight applications.
- Unique inboard plug-on neutral design, enhancing ease of installation and ensuring a professional finished appearance.
- Available with various neutral options to accommodate different installation requirements.
Innovative Safety and Design
Eaton’s Type CH Breakers feature an advanced quick-make, quick-break switch mechanism combined with inverse time element tripping. This ensures reliability by preventing nuisance tripping on mild overloads while responding rapidly to severe short circuits. The thermal-magnetic trip curve is designed to enhance safety across applications. Additionally, the CH breakers meet strict UL standards for safety certifications.
Ideal Use Cases
The Eaton Type CH Loadcenters and Breakers are recommended for settings demanding high safety standards, including residential properties with multiple circuits, as well as light commercial locations where efficient power management is vital. Their design meets the needs of modern electrical installations incorporating the latest safety and code requirements such as Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) compliance.
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