Leviton Plug-On Mount Standard Thermal Magnetic Branch Circuit Breaker
The Leviton Plug-On Mount Standard Thermal Magnetic Branch Circuit Breaker delivers reliable overcurrent protection for residential and light commercial panelboards, available with a 1-Pole configuration rated 15A at 120V AC. This thermal magnetic branch breaker combines a bimetal thermal element for sustained overload protection with a magnetic trip mechanism for rapid response to short-circuit conditions, and its plug-on mounting design snaps directly onto compatible bus bars for fast, tool-free installation. As a standard branch circuit breaker from Leviton, it is built to deliver dependable, code-compliant circuit protection for everyday electrical distribution needs, making it a practical choice for electricians and facility maintenance teams working on panelboard upgrades or new circuit additions.
Key Features
- Plug-On Mount: Snaps directly onto compatible panelboard bus bars for a quick, secure, tool-free connection that speeds up installation and future maintenance.
- Thermal Magnetic Trip: Combines a thermal element for gradual overload protection with a magnetic element for instantaneous response to fault currents, protecting branch circuit wiring and connected equipment.
- Electrical Rating: Configured for 15A at 120V AC with a 1-Pole design, sized for typical lighting and receptacle branch circuits.
- Standard Branch Breaker: Designed as a standard branch circuit breaker suited to typical residential and light commercial load center applications.
- Leviton Build Quality: Manufactured by Leviton, a recognized name in electrical distribution products, for consistent performance in demanding panelboard environments.
- Simplified Field Installation: The plug-on configuration reduces installation time compared to bolt-on alternatives, helping electricians complete panel work efficiently.
- Circuit Protection Reliability: The dual thermal and magnetic tripping action helps safeguard branch circuits from both sustained overloads and sudden short-circuit events, supporting safe, continuous operation of connected loads.
- Panelboard Compatibility: The plug-on style is intended for use in load centers designed to accept plug-on branch breakers, streamlining breaker replacement and panel servicing.
Technical Specifications
- Amperage: 15A
- Voltage: 120V
- Poles: 1
Typical Applications
- Residential Load Center and Panelboard Circuit Protection
- Light Commercial Electrical Distribution
- Branch Circuit Wiring for Lighting and Receptacle Loads
- Panel Upgrades and Circuit Breaker Replacements
- New Construction and Renovation Electrical Work
- General Overcurrent Protection in Load Centers
Why Leviton?
Leviton is a well-established manufacturer of electrical distribution and wiring products, and this plug-on mount thermal magnetic branch circuit breaker reflects that focus on dependable, code-compliant performance. Electrical professionals rely on Leviton circuit protection products to deliver consistent thermal magnetic trip behavior across residential and light commercial panelboard installations. Choosing a Leviton branch circuit breaker for panel work helps ensure straightforward installation and steady, predictable overcurrent protection for the life of the electrical system.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Circuit Breaker
- Connection Type:
- Plug-On Mount
- Amperage Rating:
- 15A
- Voltage Rating:
- 120V
- Poles:
- 1
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices