Q280 - 80Amp Circuit Breaker

Q280 - 80Amp Circuit Breaker

Looking for a Q280 circuit breaker and want to make sure the specs line up before making a replacement? This 80-amp, 2-pole Type QP breaker is rated for 120/240 VAC and has a 10 kAIC rating. It uses a plug-in connection and is intended for compatible panels designed to accept this breaker type. The Q280 is also HACR-rated, an important detail when you're working with qualifying heating, air-conditioning, or refrigeration equipment. Its dimensions are approximately 3.13 inches high, 2 inches wide, and 2.56 inches deep. There's nothing complicated about choosing a breaker when you already know what you need; the key is matching the electrical ratings and breaker type to the panel and application. If you're replacing an existing Q280, compare the part number and specifications carefully rather than going by appearance alone.

Key Features and Benefits

• 80-amp rating for circuits requiring an 80A breaker.
• Two-pole design for compatible 120/240VAC applications.
• 10k AIC at 120/240VAC provides a clearly defined interrupting rating.
• Type QP plug-in configuration for compatible electrical panels and load centers.
• HACR-rated, making it suitable for qualifying heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration applications.
• Compact dimensions of 3.13" H × 2.0" W × 2.56" D make it easy to compare physical size when checking an existing breaker.
• 40°C rating, as specified for this model.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: Q280
  
• Type: QP
  
• Amperage: 80A
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Voltage: 120/240VAC
  
• AIC Rating: 10kA at 120/240VAC
  
• Connection / Mounting: Plug-In
  
• HACR Rated: Yes
  
• Temperature Rating: 40°C
  
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 3.13 in.
  • Width: 2.0 in.
  • Depth: 2.56 in.

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Based on the available specifications, the Q280 is HACR-rated and carries a 40°C rating. The HACR designation is relevant for appropriately specified heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration applications.
• No other material-compliance certifications or environmental declarations were provided with the product information, so we don't make assumptions about certifications that aren't documented.

Where It Works Best

• The Q280 is best suited to applications that specifically call for an 80-amp, 2-pole, Type QP plug-in circuit breaker rated for 120/240VAC. That may include electrical maintenance and replacement work on compatible residential or commercial panels, along with certain HVAC and refrigeration applications that require an HACR-rated breaker.