Eaton Type BR Main Lug Loadcenter 125A Single-Phase 8/16 Circuit NEMA 1 Enclosure
Professional electrical distribution for residential and commercial applications
The Eaton Type BR Main Lug Loadcenter delivers reliable 125A single-phase power distribution with 8 spaces and 16 circuit capacity. Featuring a NEMA 1 metallic enclosure and aluminum bus construction, this loadcenter provides professional-grade electrical distribution for diverse installation requirements. The main lug design offers flexible utility connection options while maintaining the trusted Eaton quality and performance standards.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 125A Service Rating: Provides substantial power capacity for residential and light commercial electrical distribution needs
- Single-Phase 120/240V: Standard voltage configuration ensures compatibility with common electrical systems and appliances
- NEMA 1 Metallic Enclosure: Durable construction protects internal components while providing secure indoor installation capability
- 8 Spaces/16 Circuit Capacity: Flexible circuit arrangement accommodates various load configurations and future expansion needs
- 10 kAIC Interrupt Rating: Reliable fault protection capability ensures safe operation under electrical fault conditions
- Aluminum Bus Material: Efficient conductor design provides reliable power distribution with proven performance characteristics
- Main Lug Configuration: Versatile connection design allows direct utility feed without integral main breaker for flexible installation options
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 125 A
- Box Size: 7
- Bus Material: Aluminum
- Cover Type: Cover included
- Enclosure: NEMA 1
- Enclosure Material: Metallic
- Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC
- Main Circuit Breaker: BR
- Number Of Circuits: 16
- Number Of Spaces: 8
- Phase: Single-phase
- Product Details: Main lug
- Voltage Rating: 120/240V
- Wire Size: #14-1 AWG Cu/Al
Professional Applications
- Residential electrical service panels and distribution systems
- Small commercial facilities requiring reliable power distribution
- Multi-unit residential properties and apartment complexes
- Professional offices and retail establishments
- Light industrial applications with moderate power requirements
- Electrical upgrade and renovation projects
- New construction electrical installations
Why Choose Eaton Quality?
Eaton loadcenters represent decades of electrical distribution expertise with proven reliability in demanding applications. The NEMA 1 metallic enclosure construction and 10 kAIC interrupt rating demonstrate Eaton's commitment to safety and durability, while the Type BR circuit breaker compatibility ensures long-term serviceability and parts availability for professional electrical installations.
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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 125 A
- Box Size:
- 7
- Bus Material:
- Aluminum
- Cover Type:
- Cover included
- Configuration:
- NEMA 1
- Enclosure Material:
- Metallic
- Interrupt Rating:
- 10 kAIC
- Main Circuit Breaker:
- BR
- Number Of Circuits:
- 16
- Number Of Spaces:
- 8
- Phase:
- Single-phase
- Product Details:
- Main lug
- Voltage Rating:
- 120/240V
- Product Size:
- #14-1 AWG Cu/Al
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Load Center
- Product Group:
- Load Centers & Panel Boards
Eaton BR816L125FDP – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the difference between the flush and surface mount versions of the Eaton BR816L 125A load center?
Trim type is the choice. Flush mount (MPN BR816L125FDP or BR816L125FDGP) is for recessing the can into a finished wall so only the trim and door show. Surface mount (BR816L125SDP or BR816L125SDGP) mounts on the face of the wall, which is the usual pick for garages, basements, and utility rooms. All four come with a door and cover included; electrically they are the same 125A single-phase 8-space, 16-circuit panel.
2) Does the Eaton BR816L come with a ground bar, or do I have to buy one?
Both ways. Order the GP versions (BR816L125FDGP flush, BR816L125SDGP surface) and the GBK10 ground bar comes installed. The plain FDP and SDP versions ship without it and the ground bar kit is bought separately. If this panel is fed as a subpanel, you need the ground bar so grounds and neutrals stay separated, so the GP version saves a step.
3) Does a main lug load center need a separate main breaker?
Yes, in effect. The BR816L is a main lug only panel, so there is no integral main disconnect in the can. It has to be fed from an upstream overcurrent device, typically a 125A or smaller breaker in a main panel when this is used as a subpanel, or from a separate service disconnect if it is the service equipment. If you want the disconnect built into the panel, you need a main breaker load center instead.
4) Can I really fit 16 breakers in an 8 space Eaton BR panel?
Only with tandem breakers. The BR816L has 8 full-size spaces and is rated to accept up to 16 circuits, which means the extra eight come from BR-type tandem (twin) breakers that put two 120V circuits in one space. Eight full-size single-pole breakers, or four two-poles, fills it the conventional way.
5) Which breakers fit the Eaton BR816L load center?
Eaton Type BR breakers. The bus is built for the BR plug-on interior, so BR single-pole, two-pole, tandem, GFCI, AFCI, and dual-function breakers all land on it. Eaton's CH line is a different bus and will not fit, and neither will other manufacturers' breakers unless they are specifically listed as classified for Eaton BR panels.
6) What wire size can I land on the main lugs of the Eaton BR816L?
The lugs take #14 through 1 AWG, copper or aluminum. That range covers a 125A feeder in either metal as well as much smaller subpanel feeds, so a single set of lugs handles everything from a small branch panel to a full 125A supply.
7) Can the Eaton BR816L be installed outdoors or in a wet location?
No. It is a NEMA 1 metallic enclosure, which is indoor only and provides protection against contact with the enclosed parts and falling dirt, not water. For an exterior wall, a meter socket location, or a damp garage exterior, you need a rainproof NEMA 3R load center instead.
8) Will this Eaton panel work on 120/240V single-phase residential power?
That is exactly what it is built for. The BR816L is rated 120/240V single-phase, so it takes a standard two-hot-plus-neutral service or feeder and gives you 120V branch circuits off either leg and 240V across both. It is not a three-phase panel, so it will not serve a 208Y/120 or 480V commercial distribution system.
9) Is a cover and door included with the Eaton BR816L, or is the trim a separate order?
Cover is included, and all four configurations are door versions, so you get the deadfront trim and a hinged door as part of the panel. The only separate piece to think about is the ground bar, which is already installed on the GP versions.
10) I manage apartment units with existing Eaton BR panels. Will this match what is already installed?
If the existing panels are Eaton Type BR, yes. The BR816L takes the same Type BR breakers, so one stock of spare breakers covers old and new units, and an electrician swapping a failed panel keeps the same interior layout. Check the existing panel's ampacity and space count first: this one is a 125A, 8-space main lug can, so it is a match for a small apartment feeder panel, not for a 200A service panel.
11) Is an aluminum bus load center a problem for a long-term install?
The BR816L uses an aluminum bus, which is the standard construction across residential and light commercial load centers of this class. What matters in practice is torquing the lugs and breaker connections to the values on the panel label and using an antioxidant compound on aluminum conductors. If a project spec explicitly calls for a copper bus, this panel will not meet that line.
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