EB2015L - 15Amp Circuit Breaker

EB2015L - 15 Amp Circuit Breaker

The EB2015L circuit breaker is a 15-amp, 2-pole thermal-magnetic circuit breaker designed for use in electrical distribution panels manufactured prior to 1989 that require an EB frame breaker. Built to provide dependable branch circuit protection, this breaker helps guard wiring and connected equipment against overloads and short circuits in 120/240VAC systems. The thermal-magnetic trip mechanism responds to both sustained overcurrent conditions and instantaneous faults, offering reliable protection in residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical systems. With its non-interchangeable trip unit, the EB2015L maintains consistent trip characteristics specific to its design. Rated for 40°C environments and supplied with line and load terminals, this breaker is intended as a form, fit, and functional replacement for compatible legacy panelboards and distribution equipment. Electrical components from this product family were built to last, making them a practical solution for maintaining older electrical systems that still rely on EB-frame breakers.

Key Features and Benefits

• 15 Amp, 2 Pole Configuration – Designed to protect 120/240VAC branch circuits requiring two-pole protection.
• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Mechanism – Provides protection from both long-term overloads and instantaneous short-circuit faults.
• 10kA Interrupting Capacity – Rated to safely interrupt fault currents up to 10,000 A.I.C. at 120/240VAC.
• EB Frame Compatibility – Manufactured for use in panels and equipment that require EB frame circuit breakers.
• Non-Interchangeable Trip Unit – Ensures fixed trip characteristics matched to the breaker’s rated amperage.
• Line and Load Terminals Included – Allows straightforward installation in compatible electrical panelboards.
• Designed for Pre-1989 Panel Systems – Intended for legacy equipment requiring EB series breakers.
• 40°C Rated – Suitable for operation in typical electrical equipment environments.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: EB2015L
  
• Amperage Rating: 15 Amps
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC
  
• Interrupting Capacity: 10k A.I.C.
  
• Frame Type: EB
  
• Trip Type: Thermal-Magnetic
  
• Trip Unit: Non-interchangeable
  
• Temperature Rating: 40°C
  
• Terminals: Line and Load Included
  
• Approximate Shipping Weight: 2.75 lbs
  
• Approximate Shipping Height: 6.0 in
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Industry Standards: Circuit breakers of this type are manufactured to meet applicable electrical safety and performance standards used for molded-case circuit breakers in North American electrical distribution systems.
• Installation Compliance: When installed in compatible equipment and in accordance with electrical codes, they support safe overcurrent protection within rated limits.

Where It Works Best

• The EB2015L 2-pole 15A circuit breaker is commonly used in older electrical distribution panels and panelboards built before 1989 that require EB frame breakers. Typical applications include:
• Legacy residential electrical panels
• Commercial electrical distribution systems using EB-series breakers
• Maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure
• Replacement of damaged or worn breakers in compatible panelboards
• Branch circuit protection for lighting, receptacle circuits, and small equipment loads
• Because it is designed specifically for EB-frame panel compatibility, the EB2015L is best suited for maintaining existing electrical systems where matching breaker type, amperage, and interrupting capacity are required for proper installation and operation.