Eaton CHP42B225X7 Main Breaker Loadcenter - 25 kAIC
Part Number: CHP42B225X7
Quick Summary
The Eaton CHP42B225X7 main breaker load center delivers robust power distribution for commercial and light industrial panels. When upgrading or expanding electrical infrastructure, installers face compatibility gaps, missing labeling, and mounting challenges that slow projects. This unit carries UL 67 and UL 50 certifications, supports a NEMA 1 metallic enclosure, and uses a copper bus to minimize resistance. Designed for 225 A service with 84 circuits in 42 spaces, it enables scalable protection and streamlined maintenance, reducing downtime and total ownership costs for modern electrical infrastructure.
Product Information
Extended Description
CHP42B225X7 Eaton: Eaton CH main breaker loadcenters,PON,Main breaker,225 A,X7,Copper,X7,NEMA 1,Metallic,25 kAIC,CSR,84,42,Three-wire,Single-phase,#2 AWG-300 kcmil,120/240 V
Product Name
Eaton CH main breaker loadcenter
Catalog Number
CHP42B225X7
UPC
786679189658
Product Length/Depth
37 in
Product Height
3.88 in
Product Width
14.31 in
Product Weight
22.1 lb
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Certifications
UL 67 UL 50
Catalog Notes
Purchase Size X7 Cover Separately
Special features
PON
Type
Main breaker
Amperage Rating
225 A
Bus material
Copper
Cover
X7
Main circuit breaker
CSR
Number of circuits
84
Number of spaces
42
Phase
Single-phase
Wire size
#2 AWG-300 kcmil
Voltage rating
120/240 V
Box size
X7
Enclosure
NEMA 1
Enclosure material
Metallic
Interrupt rating
25 kAIC
Number of wires
3
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Eaton Specification Sheet - CHP42B225X7
Eaton type CH circuit breaker limited warranty June 2024
Feature: 225 A CSR main breaker with PON capability. Benefit: Provides reliable overcurrent protection while enabling future expansion without replacing the entire enclosure. Application: Suitable for service entrance panels in commercial buildings where upgrade flexibility is required. In practice, this reduces the need for early panel replacement during capacity growth. Feature: Copper bus material. Benefit: Copper offers lower resistance and better conductivity, improving overall panel efficiency and minimizing voltage drop across feeders. Application: Critical in high-load environments like data centers or manufacturing floors where stable power is essential. This choice supports longer-term reliability and reduced maintenance headaches. Feature: 42 spaces / 84 circuits capacity. Benefit: High-density design accommodates multiple circuits within a compact footprint, enabling organized wiring and easier future expansions. Application: Ideal for retrofit projects and new builds in industrial facilities with evolving load requirements. Engineers gain flexible layout options and faster commissioning without material changes. Feature: NEMA 1 metallic enclosure. Benefit: Rugged indoor protection against dust and incidental impact, enhancing longevity in demanding environments. Application: Indoor electrical rooms and controlled environments where enclosure integrity matters for safety and compliance. Feature: 25 kAIC interrupt rating and CSR main breaker. Benefit: Strong short-circuit protection aligns with many industrial codes, reducing risk of equipment damage. Application: Critical for popular light-to-medium industrial applications, ensuring safety margins during fault conditions. Feature: Wire size compatibility #2 AWG-300 kcmil. Benefit: Supports large feeders and simplifies integration with upstream equipment. Application: Useful in commercial feeders and midstream distribution where conductor versatility saves time and material costs.
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The CHP42B225X7 is designed as part of the Eaton CH family and integrates with CH branch breakers and common bus design. It supports the X7 cover option and requires a compatible enclosure footprint. Project teams should verify catalog notes and clearances before replacement to ensure seamless retrofits and maintain listing integrity.
This load center features a 25 kAIC interrupt rating and copper bus material. The high interrupt rating provides enhanced short-circuit protection for moderate to heavy load scenarios, while the copper bus minimizes resistance, reducing voltage drop and improving overall system efficiency during fault conditions.
Ideal for commercial and light industrial panels requiring up to 225 A services, 42 spaces, and 84 circuits. Its NEMA 1 metallic enclosure makes it suitable for indoor electrical rooms, while the copper bus and CSR main breaker support reliable distribution and easy future expansion in evolving facilities.
The CHP42B225X7 carries UL 67 and UL 50 certifications, confirming safety and enclosure integrity for electrical installations. While not a substitute for CE or IP ratings, these certifications align with many regional electrical codes and contribute to compliance and qualified installation planning.
Eaton provides a limited lifetime warranty for the CH series components, backing long-term reliability. Routine inspections, torque checks on terminations, and dust control in the enclosure extend service life. For parts or documentation, refer to Eaton’s warranty and specification resources linked in the product downloads.