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Eaton BR20W Commercial Specification Grade Duplex Receptacle, White, 20A/125V

Eaton BR20W Commercial Specification Grade Duplex Receptacle, White, 20A/125V

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Eaton BR20W Commercial Specification Grade Duplex Receptacle, White, 20A/125V

The Eaton BR20W is a commercial specification grade duplex receptacle built for reliable power delivery in professional and light-industrial settings. Rated 20A at 125V with a #14-10 AWG wire range, this flush-mount device accepts back and side wiring and features a 5-20R receptacle configuration to match 20-amp plug profiles. Brass contacts combine with a high-impact nylon face and PVC body for durable, everyday commercial use, finished in White to blend cleanly into most interior environments.

Key Features

  • Amperage & Voltage: Rated 20A at 125V for standard commercial branch-circuit loads.
  • Wire Range: Accepts #14-10 AWG conductors for flexible field wiring.
  • Wiring Method: Back and side wiring terminals allow quick, secure conductor termination.
  • Receptacle Configuration: 5-20R pattern accepts standard 20A NEMA plug caps.
  • Durable Construction: Brass contacts paired with a high-impact nylon face and PVC housing resist everyday wear in commercial settings.
  • Termination: Screw-terminal connections for a dependable mechanical and electrical connection.
  • Mounting: Flush-mount design for standard wall box installation.
  • Grade: Commercial specification grade construction for demanding duty cycles.
  • Finish: White housing suits common commercial and office color schemes.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office and Retail Electrical Installations
  • General-Purpose 20A Power Outlets
  • New Construction and Renovation Wiring Projects
  • Flush Wall Box Receptacle Replacements
  • Light-Industrial and Institutional Facilities

Why Eaton?

Eaton engineers the BR20W duplex receptacle with brass contacts and a high-impact nylon and PVC housing to deliver commercial specification grade performance where reliability matters. With a 20A/125V rating, #14-10 AWG wire range, and a 5-20R configuration, this receptacle is built to handle the demands of everyday commercial power distribution. Choose Eaton for dependable, code-ready electrical devices backed by commercial-grade construction standards.

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Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
EAT-20260922
Product Type:
Duplex Receptacle
Voltage Rating:
125V
Amperage Rating:
20A
Connection Type:
Screw
Configuration:
5-20R
Grade:
Commercial Specification Grade
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Receptacles & Outlets
Product Material:
High-Impact Nylon
Product Color:
White
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Length:
1.3 in
Product Height:
4.2 in
Product Width:
0.88 in
Product Weight:
0.21 lb
Number Of Poles:
Two-pole

Eaton BR20W – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Eaton BR20W accept a standard 15-amp plug as well as a 20-amp plug?
Yes. The BR20W uses the NEMA 5-20R face, which has the T-slot neutral, so it takes both standard 15A straight-blade plugs and 20A plugs with the sideways blade. That is why 5-20R is the common choice on a 20A commercial branch circuit where equipment with either plug cap may get plugged in.
2) What wire sizes can I land on the Eaton BR20W, and can I back-wire it?
The BR20W takes #14 through #10 AWG copper conductors on screw terminals, and it is set up for both back and side wiring, so you can run the conductor into the back of the terminal or wrap it on the side screw. That range covers 12 AWG for a 20A circuit and 10 AWG where a long run has been upsized.
3) Can I put a 20A receptacle like the Eaton BR20W on a 15-amp circuit?
No, not as a straight swap. The BR20W is rated 20A at 125V and its 5-20R face tells a user the outlet will carry a 20A load, so it belongs on a 20A branch circuit with 12 AWG wire and a 20A breaker. On a 15A circuit, use a 5-15R device instead.
4) Is the Eaton BR20W a tamper-resistant or GFCI receptacle?
No. The BR20W is a standard commercial spec grade 5-20R duplex receptacle with screw terminals. If the opening calls for GFCI protection (kitchens, bathrooms, rooftops, within six feet of a sink) or tamper-resistant devices (pediatric and childcare areas), you need a dedicated GFCI or TR device instead, or a GFCI breaker ahead of this one.
5) For a large tenant-improvement rough-in, should I use the Eaton BR20W or a PlugTail receptacle?
Both are 20A/125V spec-grade duplex receptacles. The Eaton BR20W terminates directly at the device with screw terminals accepting #14-10 AWG, back or side wired, so each outlet is wired at trim-out in the box. The Pass & Seymour PlugTail series instead uses a separate pre-wired harness that the device plugs into, which splits rough-in wiring from device installation. If the job is specified for standard screw-terminal devices, the BR20W matches that method; if the electrical contractor has standardized on the PlugTail connector system, the device must match that system to connect.
6) Is a commercial spec grade receptacle worth it over a residential one for an office or retail space?
For tenant spaces, corridors and break rooms where plugs come in and out daily, yes. The BR20W is built to commercial specification grade with brass contacts, a high-impact nylon face and a PVC body, which holds blade tension and resists face cracking far better than a residential-grade device. For a low-traffic closet or a single-family unit, a residential device is adequate.
7) Does the Eaton BR20W fit a standard single-gang wall box with a regular duplex cover plate?
Yes. It is a flush-mount duplex device with the standard yoke and 6-32 strap screws, so it drops into a standard single-gang box, old work or new work, and takes any standard duplex wall plate. White face, so a white plate matches.
8) I need to standardize receptacles across a building. What should I order to match the BR20W on other outlets?
Order by the part number BR20W for every white 20A/125V opening you want identical. It is a single-configuration device, white only at this model number, so the face, the 5-20R pattern and the commercial spec grade construction are the same on every unit. For other colors or a 15A opening you are into a different Eaton catalogue number.
9) What is the difference between the Eaton BR20W and a Pass & Seymour PlugTail 20A receptacle?
Both are 20A 125V spec-grade duplex receptacles, but they terminate differently. The BR20W is a screw-terminal device, so you strip and land the conductors on the device itself. The Pass & Seymour PlugTail uses a pre-wired connector pigtail that snaps onto the back of the device, so the box gets wired first and the device plugs in at trim-out. PlugTail suits large new-construction jobs where rough-in and trim are separate crews; the BR20W is the straightforward choice for replacements and smaller jobs where you are not buying the matching pigtails.
10) Can I swap a PlugTail receptacle out for an Eaton BR20W in an existing box?
Not as a direct drop-in. The Pass & Seymour PlugTail device mates to a pre-wired connector harness rather than to conductors landed on the device, so pulling one out leaves a plug-in pigtail, not free conductors. The Eaton BR20W is a screw-terminal device requiring #14-10 AWG conductors landed on its terminals. To change over, the branch-circuit conductors have to be terminated directly on the BR20W. Electrically the two match at 20A, 125V, 5-20R duty.
11) Will the Eaton BR20W work on a 277V circuit?
No. It is rated 125V only. A 277V load needs a device rated for that voltage with the matching NEMA configuration, not a 5-20R.
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Does the Eaton BR20W come with a warranty?
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