Bussmann BP/S-15 Time-Delay Rejection Base Plug Fuse, 15A/125V
The Bussmann BP/S-15 is a time-delay plug fuse built for residential load centers, rated 15A at 125V with a 10 kAIC interrupt rating for dependable overcurrent protection. Its rejection base design accepts only correctly rated Type S adapters, guarding against oversized fuse substitution, while the durable plastic base and heavy-duty construction stand up to everyday panel service. Packaged in a blister pack for easy retail handling, the BP/S-15 is a straightforward replacement for aging or blown plug fuses in older residential panels.
Key Features
- Amperage / Voltage Rating: 15A at 125V for standard residential branch-circuit protection.
- Time-Delay Operation: Time delay design rides through momentary current fluctuations without nuisance blowing.
- Rejection Base: Rejection-style base accepts only properly rated Type S adapters, preventing installation of an oversized, unsafe fuse.
- Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC interrupt rating delivers reliable protection against short-circuit fault currents.
- Durable Construction: Plastic base construction is heavy-duty rated for long service life in residential panels.
- Mounting: Threaded base mounts directly into standard plug-fuse sockets and Type S adapters.
- Application: Purpose-built for residential load centers and older screw-in fuse panels.
- Packaging: Supplied in a blister pack for convenient retail and counter-stock handling.
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 15A
- Application: Residential load centers
- Base: Rejection
- Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC
- Material Type: Plastic base
- Special Features: Heavy-duty, packaging type blister pack
- Voltage Rating: 125V
- Product Type: Time delay
- Product Length: 6.6 IN
- Product Details: Time delay
- Mounting Method: Threaded
- Product Height: 2.9 IN
- Product Weight: .125 LB
- Product Width: 6.4 IN
Typical Applications
- Residential Load Center Overcurrent Protection
- Replacement Fuse for Screw-In Fuse Panels
- Branch Circuit Protection in Older Homes
- Type S Rejection-Base Fuse Panels
- Panel Maintenance and Fuse Replacement Projects
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann fuses are built with heavy-duty plastic bases and a rejection-base design engineered to keep residential panels protected with correctly rated overcurrent devices. With a 10 kAIC interrupt rating and time-delay performance suited to everyday household loads, the BP/S-15 gives electricians and homeowners a dependable, code-appropriate replacement for standard plug fuse applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 15A
- Application:
- Residential load centers
- Base:
- Rejection
- Interrupt Rating:
- 10 kAIC
- Material Type:
- Plastic base
- Special Features:
- Heavy-duty, packaging type blister pack
- Voltage Rating:
- 125V
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Time Delay Fuses
- Product Type:
- Time delay
- Product Length:
- 6.6 IN
- Product Details:
- Time delay
- Mounting Method:
- Threaded
- Product Height:
- 2.9 IN
- Product Weight:
- .125 LB
- Product Width:
- 6.4 IN