QOT1520 - Duplex 15/20 Circuit Breaker

QOT1520 - Duplex 15/20 Circuit Breaker

When your electrical panel is running out of room, the QOT1520 Type QOT Duplex Circuit Breaker gives you a smart way to add circuits without taking up additional panel space. This space-saving breaker combines 15-amp and 20-amp protection into a single duplex unit, making it an excellent choice for panel upgrades, remodels, or replacing a worn breaker in a compatible load center. Built with a plug-on design, the QOT1520 installs quickly in approved panels, while its integrated rejection hook helps ensure it fits only where it's designed to be used. Rated for 10,000 AIC at 120VAC, it provides dependable protection against overloads and short circuits, helping safeguard wiring and connected equipment. Whether you're working on a residential service panel or a light commercial electrical system, this compact breaker delivers reliable performance while making the most of valuable panel space. If you're looking for a practical solution that lets you expand circuit capacity without replacing your entire panel, the QOT1520 duplex circuit breaker is designed to do exactly that.

Key Features and Benefits

• Space-saving duplex design: Fits two independent circuits into a single breaker space.
• 15A/20A combination: Supports multiple branch circuit requirements in one compact unit.
• Plug-on installation: Makes installation fast and straightforward in compatible load centers.
• Built-in rejection hook: Helps prevent installation in incompatible panel locations.
• 10kA interrupting capacity at 120VAC: Helps protect electrical systems during overloads and short-circuit events.
• Compact dimensions: Make it an excellent option for panels with limited available space.
• Ideal for replacement projects and electrical panel expansions: Designed for both replacement projects and electrical panel expansions.
  

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: QOT1520
  
• Type: QOT
  
• Poles: Duplex
  
• Amperage: 15/20 Amp
  
• Voltage Rating: 120 VAC
  
• Interrupting Capacity: 10kA @ 120VAC
  
• Connection Type: Plug-On
  
• Special Feature: Duplex Space-Saving Design with Rejection Hook
  
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 3.25 in.
  • Width: 0.75 in.
  • Depth: 2.31 in.

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Manufacturing: Manufactured for use in compatible electrical distribution systems.
• Industry Requirements: Designed to meet applicable industry performance and safety requirements for its product category.
• Rejection Hook Configuration: Rejection hook configuration promotes installation in approved panel locations.
• Installation Guidance: Always verify compatibility with your load center and follow applicable local electrical codes during installation.
  

Where It Works Best

• The QOT1520 Type QOT Duplex Circuit Breaker is an excellent fit for residential homes, apartments, condominiums, renovation projects, and light commercial buildings where panel space is limited. It's especially useful when adding new 120VAC branch circuits without installing a larger electrical panel. Electricians and maintenance professionals often choose duplex breakers like the QOT1520 when expanding lighting, receptacle, or general-purpose circuits while keeping the installation clean, organized, and efficient.