The Honda 38220-Z18-D21 Circuit Breaker (25A) is a genuine OEM replacement designed for Honda EM3800, EM5000, and EM6500 generators. Sourced directly from Honda, this component meets the exact specifications required for these generators, ensuring the protection circuitry in your machine works as Honda intended. Honda supersedes parts at serial number breaks, so confirm your generator's serial number against the fitment table before ordering. When you need an authentic Honda part for your generator's electrical protection system, part number 38220-Z18-D21 is the correct choice.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Protection — a Honda-sourced breaker rated at 25A, calibrated to trip at the correct current threshold to protect your generator's output circuits from overload damage
- Direct Replacement Fit — designed as a drop-in replacement for the original breaker on EM3800, EM5000, and EM6500 generators, with no reworking of the panel required
- Serial Number Awareness — Honda updates part specifications at production breaks, so verify your generator's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the correct breaker for your unit
- Restored Output Protection — a failed or tripped-and-won't-reset breaker leaves your generator's outlets unprotected or non-functional; replacing it with this genuine part restores normal operation
A circuit breaker is the automatic overload protection device on a generator's output panel. When current drawn by connected equipment exceeds the breaker's rated amperage — 25A in this case — the breaker trips and cuts power to the affected circuit, protecting both the generator's wiring and the equipment plugged into it. A breaker that fails to reset, trips at the wrong threshold, or will not hold under normal load makes the generator's outlets unreliable or unusable, and only replacement with the correct-rated part restores proper electrical protection.
Part Details
| Part Number | 38220-Z18-D21 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker (25A) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EM3800, EM5000, EM6500 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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