The Honda 38220-Z23-G20 Circuit Breaker (27A) is a genuine OEM component designed for Honda EB4000, EB5000, and EB6500 generators. Sourced directly from Honda, this part matches the original specification for a drop-in replacement with no guesswork on amperage rating or terminal fit. Confirm your generator's serial number against the fitment table before ordering.
Key Features
- Correct 27A Rating — the amperage rating is the critical specification on a circuit breaker; this genuine OEM part carries the exact 27A rating Honda specifies for these generators, so the breaker trips at the right load threshold — not too early and not too late.
- Genuine Honda OEM Part — supplied under part number 38220-Z23-G20 directly through Honda's parts network, ensuring the terminal geometry, trip mechanism, and housing dimensions match the original breaker without adaptation.
- Fits EB4000, EB5000, and EB6500 Generators — designed for Honda's EB-series conventional generators; verify your serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the correct breaker for your production range.
- Protects Generator Output — a circuit breaker that trips sluggishly or fails to reset cleanly puts connected equipment and the generator itself at risk; replacing a faulty breaker with the correct OEM unit restores proper overload protection.
A circuit breaker is an automatic protection device that monitors the current flowing through the generator's output circuit. When a connected load draws more amperage than the breaker's rated threshold — 27A in this case — the internal trip mechanism opens the circuit instantly, cutting power to prevent wiring damage, overheating, or harm to connected equipment. Once the overload condition is cleared, the breaker can be manually reset to restore output. A breaker that trips at the wrong amperage, fails to reset, or no longer holds in the closed position compromises the generator's ability to protect itself and whatever it is powering, making timely replacement with the correct OEM part essential to dependable operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 38220-Z23-G20 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker (27A) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EB4000, 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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