Overview
The Eaton BQ2402115 is a Type BQ CTL quadplex plug-on circuit breaker engineered for single-phase residential and light commercial panelboards. This compact breaker combines two 15-ampere single-pole circuits and one 40-ampere two-pole circuit into a standard two-pole footprint, maximizing load center capacity without sacrificing protection. With 10 kAIC (kiloampere) interrupting rating and thermal-magnetic trip, the BQ2402115 delivers dependable protection across 120/240 VAC systems.
Key Features
- Quadplex configuration: 2× 15A single-pole + 1× 40A two-pole in one breaker
- Independent thermal-magnetic trip mechanism for selective load protection
- 1-inch panel footprint—reduces space requirements in crowded load centers
- Rejection tab design prevents incorrect installation
- Wire compatibility: 14 to 4 AWG copper or aluminum
- UL 489 Listed and CSA Certified for North American code compliance
Technical Specifications
- Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Amperage Rating: 15 A (outside poles), 40 A (center two-pole)
- Interrupting Capacity: 10 kAIC
- Trip Type: Thermal-Magnetic, Independent per pole
- Poles: 4 (quadplex)
- Mounting: Plug-on, Type BR load center compatible
- Wire Size: #14–#4 AWG (Cu/Al)
- Operating Temperature: 60–75°C
- Dimensions: 3 in (L) × 2 in (W) × 3 in (H)
- Certifications: UL 489, CSA C22.2 No. 5
Typical Applications
The BQ2402115 is ideal for:
- Single-family residential service panels and sub-panels
- Multi-unit apartment and townhouse panelboards
- Light commercial branch circuits in 120/240V single-phase systems
- HVAC, water heater, and kitchen appliance circuits
- Retrofit and panel upgrade projects where space is limited
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Eaton/Cutler-Hammer Type BR residential load centers and panelboards
- Standard 120/240 VAC, single-phase electrical systems
- Industry-standard plug-on rail mounting systems
- HACR (Hermetic Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration) applications
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Westinghouse quadplex breakers (legacy OEM equivalents)
- ITE (Siemens) quad-breaker equivalents where CTL Type BQ listed
- Compatible with Eaton BRD-series breaker modernization upgrades
Works With
- Eaton/Cutler-Hammer BR-series load centers and sub-panels
- Standard residential panelboard applications rated 200 A and below
- Common HACR-rated cooling and refrigeration circuits
- No software or communication protocol required—manual on/off operation
