The Honda 38220-Z22-D33 Circuit Breaker (21A) is a genuine OEM component designed for EB5000 and EB6500 generators. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this circuit breaker is produced to the same specification as the original, ensuring a correct fit and consistent protection for the generator's electrical output circuit. Confirm your generator's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at production breaks and the correct breaker for your unit depends on the serial range.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Protection — a Honda OEM circuit breaker rated at 21A, matched to the current-carrying capacity of the EB5000 and EB6500 output circuit — not a generic substitute with an approximate rating
- Direct OEM Replacement — replaces the original breaker with no adaptation; the housing, terminal configuration, and trip rating correspond to what Honda installed at the factory
- Generator Compatibility — designed specifically for EB5000 and EB6500 generators; verify your serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct breaker for your unit
- Restore Output Circuit Protection — a circuit breaker that trips slowly, fails to reset, or holds the wrong trip point leaves the generator's output unprotected; replacing it with part number 38220-Z22-D33 restores the intended overload response
A circuit breaker is an automatic switch that interrupts current flow when the load on the generator exceeds the breaker's rated amperage. On the EB5000 and EB6500, it protects the generator's output wiring and connected equipment from overload and short-circuit conditions by tripping open before damaging heat can build up in the circuit. When a circuit breaker wears out or is repeatedly tripped by overloads, its internal mechanism can weaken, causing nuisance trips at normal loads or — more critically — a failure to trip when a genuine overload occurs; replacing it with the correct 21A OEM unit restores the generator's intended level of output protection.
Part Details
| Part Number | 38220-Z22-D33 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker (21A) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EB5000, EB6500 | 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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