{"product_id":"eaton-ch280-80a-240v-2-pole-plug-in-circuit-breaker","title":"Eaton CH280 - 80 A, 240 V, 2-Pole Plug-In Circuit Breaker | AmpState","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Eaton CH280 — a purpose-built 80A, 240V, 2-pole plug-in molded case circuit breaker designed to deliver dependable branch circuit protection in panelboards and load centers. 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