The Wacker Neuson 5000082943 Circuit Breaker is a genuine OEM component designed for the GS5.5A 50Hz Portable Generator with Electric Start. As a direct factory replacement, this circuit breaker meets the exact electrical specifications required by the GS5.5A generator, ensuring proper overcurrent protection for the unit and any connected equipment. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part carries the same quality and tolerancing as the original component installed at the factory.
Key Features
- Correct Trip Rating for the GS5.5A: — Matched to the generator's rated output, this circuit breaker trips at the precise threshold to protect the machine's wiring and connected loads from overcurrent damage.
- Genuine OEM Electrical Compliance: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original electrical specifications, so the breaker integrates correctly into the GS5.5A's control and power circuit without adaptation.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Designed to install in the same position and connect to the same terminals as the original, making replacement straightforward for qualified technicians.
- Protects Generator Output Circuits: — A properly functioning circuit breaker safeguards both the generator itself and any tools or equipment drawing power from it, cutting current before damage can occur.
- Electrical Safety Critical Component: — Circuit breakers are a primary safety device in any generator; using a correctly rated OEM replacement ensures the protection system performs as engineered and does not leave the unit under- or over-protected.
- Verified Fitment for GS5.5A: — Confirmed for the GS5.5A 50Hz Portable Generator with Electric Start, so you can order with confidence that this is the right part for your machine.
A circuit breaker is the generator's primary overcurrent protection device, positioned between the machine's internal alternator output and the external power outlets. When current draw exceeds the breaker's rated threshold — due to an overloaded circuit, a short, or a sudden surge — the breaker trips and interrupts the flow of electricity before wiring or connected equipment can be damaged. A worn or faulty circuit breaker may fail to trip when it should, leaving the generator and attached tools exposed to damaging current levels, or it may nuisance-trip under normal loads, rendering the generator unreliable on site.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000082943 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0082943 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 50Hz Portable Generator with E lectric Start | GS5.5A | 5000007105 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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