Wadsworth B1515 Type B Tandem Circuit Breaker

Description:

The Wadsworth B1515 Type B Tandem Circuit Breaker is used in residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical distribution systems to provide overcurrent and short-circuit protection for two independent branch circuits while occupying a single breaker space. Commonly installed in Wadsworth load centers and panelboards where additional circuit capacity is required without expanding the electrical panel. Electricians, maintenance personnel, and facility managers use this tandem breaker for panel upgrades, circuit additions, and replacement of obsolete Wadsworth protective devices.

Applications:

The Wadsworth B1515 Type B Tandem Circuit Breaker is commonly used in electrical distribution environments including residential service panels, commercial electrical systems, lighting circuits, receptacle circuits, branch circuit protection applications, panel space expansion projects, and facility maintenance operations where reliable overcurrent protection and efficient panel utilization are essential.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Wadsworth
• Part Number: B1515
• Series: Type B
• Product Type: Tandem Circuit Breaker
• Function: Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection
• Rated Current: 15/15 Amps
• Number of Poles: 1 Pole Tandem Configuration
• Rated Voltage: 120 VAC
• Circuit Breaker Type: Thermal Magnetic
• Configuration: Duplex / Tandem Breaker
• Mounting Style: Brown Metal Foot Mounting
• Foot Type: Metal Feet
• Application: Dual Branch Circuit Protection
• Trip Type: Automatic Trip Resettable Breaker
• Frequency Rating: 50/60 Hz
• Compatible Panel Type: Wadsworth Load Centers
• Construction Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker
• OEM Replacement Style: Yes
• Designed For: Residential, Commercial, and Light Industrial Electrical Systems
• Application Type: Electrical Distribution and Protection
• Service Use: Replacement of Existing Circuit Breakers

Common Replacements:

• Connecticut Electric UBIW1515 Circuit Breaker
• Eaton BR1515 Tandem Circuit Breaker (application dependent)
• Siemens QT1515 Tandem Circuit Breaker (application dependent)