JINDOUZI THQL Circuit Breaker Panels, 8-Space, 125A Circuit Breaker Distribution Box, 120V/240V Circuit Breaker Electrical Enclosure,Indoor Main Lug Load Center

What I tested and why

I put the JINDOUZI 8‑space load center to work as a compact subpanel for a small shop upgrade—dedicated 120 V circuits for lights, outlets, and a pair of 240 V tools. On paper, it’s a straightforward, indoor‑only, 125 A main‑lug panel that accepts full‑size QP and THQL breakers. In practice, it turned out to be a simple, sturdy way to add a handful of circuits—though there are a few important caveats if you’re working under permit or planning an inspection.

Build and layout

The enclosure is a NEMA 1 steel box, sized well for tight spaces and rigid enough that it didn’t oil-can or deform during mounting. Knockouts line all four sides in the usual sizes, and there’s enough wire-bending room to keep conductors tidy without fighting the cover. The paint finish is the standard utility gray and even enough that it cleans up well after marking and layout.

Inside, the bus stabs are straight and evenly tensioned; breakers seat with a positive snap and flush alignment. The neutral bar offers a reasonable number of terminations for an eight-circuit layout, and there’s a dedicated ground lug preinstalled. It’s not a feature-laden panel—no convertible main, no split neutrals, no factory-installed accessories—but nothing here feels flimsy or like a corner was cut.

One thing it is not: a main-breaker panel. This is a main-lug load center. Your feeder must come from an upstream breaker or fused disconnect sized appropriately for the conductor ampacity and the panel rating.

Installation experience

I surface-mounted the panel on plywood backboard, fed from a 60 A two-pole breaker in the service equipment. The cabinet has enough depth and edge clearance to make mounting fast with pan-head screws and fender washers; the back wall is stiff enough that a snug mount doesn’t warp the interior.

Routing was simple: top entry for the feeder, side entries for the branch circuits. The knockouts released cleanly with a step bit and a few taps—no ragged edges. The lugs accepted my aluminum feeder conductors with antioxidant paste without drama. Torque labels are present and readable, and the binding screws on the neutral bar didn’t strip under proper torque.

There’s decent space to dress conductors along the sides and swing back into the breaker terminals. With eight full‑size spaces, you can keep the layout uncluttered; I didn’t need to resort to tight bends or aggressive bundling to get the dead front to sit correctly.

A couple of notes I’d pass along:
- This panel does not accept tandem (“slim”) breakers. Plan on full‑size QP or THQL frames only.
- Because it’s a main‑lug subpanel, expect to maintain isolation between neutral and ground per code. Inspect the bonding provisions before energizing and configure them correctly for your application.

Breaker compatibility

I tested Siemens QP and GE THQL breakers—both seated firmly and aligned as expected. Two‑pole breakers straddled the phases cleanly for 240 V loads, and there was no slop or misfit that would make me worry about poor contact. If you’re coming from a big-box store, the availability of QP and THQL makes this panel pretty practical; just avoid half‑size and specialty footprints not listed as compatible.

If you need AFCI or GFCI protection, budget for the matching breaker types in the QP/THQL families rather than hoping to use retrofit devices. There’s no integral neutral pigtail management channel, but with only eight spaces it’s easy enough to dress device pigtails to the neutral bar cleanly.

In use

With a handful of 15 A and 20 A 120 V circuits plus a 240 V 20 A tool circuit, the panel ran cool and quiet. Breakers operated smoothly, and the cover fit without rubbing on handles or snagging labels. I always check for nuisance trips on startup and under combined loads; I didn’t experience any weirdness that would point to poor stab tension or borderline connections.

Because it’s a modest eight‑space layout, it encourages you to plan your circuits sensibly. There’s no room to “just add one more” forever, which I like in small shops—keeps you honest about load calculations. If you think you’ll need 10–12 spaces within a year, start bigger; there’s no provision for tandems to stretch capacity later.

Safety and code considerations

The most important consideration with this panel isn’t mechanical—it’s compliance. My sample did not present a UL or ETL listing mark anywhere apparent on the enclosure or interior labels. That matters. In many jurisdictions, load centers must be listed and labeled by a recognized testing lab to pass inspection. If you’re working under permit or you expect an AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to review the installation, verify acceptable listings before you design around this unit.

Practically speaking, that means:
- Confirm local requirements for panelboard listings and accepted standards.
- If a listing mark is required, choose a listed panel to avoid red tags and rework.
- If you’re installing in a non-permitted environment, still apply best practices: keep neutrals isolated in subpanels, terminate grounds to a dedicated bar or lug, follow torque specs, use listed breakers that match the bus standard, and ensure your feeder overcurrent device protects the conductors and the 125 A bus rating.

Also note that NEMA 1 is indoor only. Do not use this panel in damp or outdoor locations, garages subject to wet conditions, or anywhere it might be exposed to water spray. If your application demands a gasketed door or corrosion resistance, look for a NEMA 3R or better enclosure.

Who it’s for

• Small shops, garages, or outbuildings where you need up to eight full‑size circuits and want a straightforward subpanel layout.
• Users already standardized on QP or THQL breakers.
• Projects where a compact footprint and simple interior are preferable to more complex convertible mains and accessory kits.

Who should look elsewhere:
- Anyone working under permit in jurisdictions that require listed panelboards.
- Installations that need future expansion via tandems or require more than eight spaces.
- Outdoor or damp locations.

Value

As a piece of hardware, the JINDOUZI panel feels solid and works as intended. The fit, finish, and breaker compatibility are on target for an entry‑level, eight‑space subpanel. Where the value calculus changes is compliance. A name‑brand, listed eight‑ or 12‑space load center doesn’t usually cost dramatically more, and if you need a listing mark to pass inspection, that extra spend is non-negotiable.

If you’re building a non-permitted bench power distribution for tools and lighting and you’re comfortable with code‑compliant wiring practice, the price-for-hardware equation is reasonable. If you’re doing residential work that will be inspected, budget for a listed panel instead—avoiding one failed inspection pays for itself instantly.

Pros and cons

Pros
- Sturdy NEMA 1 steel enclosure with clean knockouts
- Accepts common full‑size QP and THQL breakers
- Straightforward layout, good wire-bending room for its size
- Breakers seat firmly; two‑pole alignment is correct for 240 V loads

Cons
- No main breaker (main‑lug only), requires upstream overcurrent protection
- No apparent UL/ETL listing on my sample—likely not acceptable in many inspected installations
- Limited to eight full‑size spaces; no tandems for expansion
- Indoor-only (NEMA 1)

Recommendation

I would recommend the JINDOUZI panel with a clear caveat: as a compact, indoor subpanel, it’s mechanically solid, easy to work in, and plays nicely with widely available QP and THQL breakers. For small, non‑permitted projects where a listing mark isn’t required, it’s a practical, no‑nonsense choice that installs cleanly and performs as expected.

However, if your project will be inspected—or if you simply prefer equipment with a recognized safety listing—choose a listed load center from a major brand instead. The modest cost difference is easily justified by smoother approvals and the assurance that the panel meets the applicable standards.