PDD22M0080TFFL - 80Amp Circuit Breaker

PDD22M0080TFFL - 80Amp Circuit Breaker

If you’ve ever had to deal with a breaker that trips when it shouldn’t—or worse, doesn’t trip when it should—you already know why quality matters here.

The Eaton PDD22M0080TFFL is a straightforward, dependable option for protecting 240V circuits. It’s rated at 80 amps and built as part of Eaton’s Power Defense line, which is commonly used in commercial and light industrial setups where reliability isn’t optional.

One thing worth noting is the 100 kAIC interrupt rating at 240V AC. That’s on the higher end for breakers in this class, and it means it can safely handle serious fault conditions without failing. For anyone working around sensitive or expensive equipment, that’s not a small detail.

It uses a thermomagnetic trip unit (T298), so it reacts to both overloads and short circuits in a predictable way. Nothing fancy here—just consistent performance, which is exactly what most people are after.

It’s also a relatively compact unit for its rating, so if you’re working inside a crowded panel, that helps. Install is pretty standard with load-side terminals, nothing unusual to figure out.

Key Features and Benefits

• 80 amp rating for typical commercial and industrial loads
• High 100 kAIC interrupt rating @ 240V AC
• Thermomagnetic trip (T298) for overload and short-circuit protection
• 2-pole configuration for 240V systems
• Compact Frame 2 design
• Part of Eaton’s Power Defense series
• Standard load-side terminals
• Class A rated

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: PDD22M0080TFFL
  
• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Series: Power Defense (PD2)
  
• Amperage: 80A
  
• Voltage Rating: 240V AC max
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Trip Type: Thermomagnetic (T298)
  
• Interrupt Rating:
  100 kAIC @ 240V AC (UL)
  22 kAIC @ 125/250 VDC
  
• Frame Size: 2
  
• Dimensions: 152.4 mm (H) x 69.9 mm (W) x 88.9 mm (D)
  
• Weight: 2.041 kg
  
• Terminals: Standard (load side)
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL 489 Listed
• CSA Certified
• RoHS Compliant

Where It Works Best

• This breaker is commonly used in:
• Commercial panelboards
• Light industrial equipment
• HVAC systems
• Motor circuits
• General 240V distribution