The Wacker Neuson Circuit Breaker W/Stch 2P 16A is a genuine OEM component designed for the GP3800A Premium Portable Generator. As a direct factory replacement, this two-pole, 16-amp breaker with switch is sourced to the exact specification used in original production, ensuring correct electrical ratings and a drop-in installation. Wacker Neuson OEM parts carry full manufacturer traceability, so you can be confident this is the right breaker for your GP3800A.
Key Features
- Correct 2P/16A Electrical Rating — matched to the GP3800A's output circuit requirements, ensuring the breaker trips at the right threshold to protect connected equipment and generator wiring.
- Integrated Switch Function — the W/Stch designation means this breaker includes a manual switching function, allowing operators to isolate the circuit without separate components.
- Genuine OEM Replacement — sourced directly through Wacker Neuson's authorized parts program, this unit carries the same part number (5000163868) used on the original assembly line.
- Direct Fitment for GP3800A — confirmed compatible with GP3800A Premium Portable Generator units, plugging into the existing breaker position without modification to the panel or wiring harness.
- Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection — a functioning circuit breaker is critical to safe generator operation; a failed or undersized breaker can leave output circuits unprotected, risking damage to tools, equipment, and the generator itself.
A circuit breaker is the primary overcurrent protection device on a portable generator's output panel. When current draw exceeds the rated amperage — whether from an overload or a short circuit — the breaker trips, cutting power to that circuit before wiring or connected equipment can be damaged. This particular breaker includes an integrated switch, allowing operators to manually open or close the circuit as needed during setup or shutdown. A worn, tripped-and-weakened, or failed breaker may not trip reliably under fault conditions, or may nuisance-trip under normal loads, both of which interrupt work and create safety exposure on the jobsite.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000163868 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0163868 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker W/Stch 2P 16A |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Portable Generator | GP3800A | 5000620041, 5000620010 |
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