I unplugged the spa and checked the GFCI and it is working fine. I also check the fuses inside the spa and thay are ok.
2006-09-27 11:14:58 · 7 answers · asked by bill d 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its probably the start up current the motor needs and is causing it to fail. It could also be moisture causing it. If it trips right away when you plug the spa in there is bad wiring in the spa.
2006-09-27 11:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by blue_eagle74 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason your GFI trips is because you have a ground fault. What this means is that the electrical current has found a return path other than the wires going into and out of the spa equipment.
I'm sure you are aware, that this is serious hazard, and you should not use the spa equipment until it is fixed. To start with you should inspect all wiring and connections to be sure that no corrosion has occurred that might allow water to get into the electrical parts of the spa. Inspect any pumps, heaters, and blowers as well.
At the end of the day if you can't find the ground fault yourself, you will need to call in a pro.
2006-09-27 11:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by richard Alvarado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The GFCI is detecting a ground fault (i.e. current going to ground) I would check the wiring. There may be a short, or some of the sealant may have cracked allowing water to get into the wiring. This happens alot if you have lights underwater in your spa. The reason you don't see blown fuses is be causes the GFCI acts faster than the fuse (GFCI usually acts in 3/10ths of a second when ground is detected, in order to prevent electrocution).
2006-09-27 11:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Star G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The GFCI is probably tripping because you have a connection between one of the high voltage lines and ground. This can be from broken insulation or conductive water between wires and ground. It could be very dangerous. Be sure to find the problem before continuing to use your hot tub.
2006-09-27 11:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way your going to trip the gfic is by having a greater amperage pull from your system than the breaker will allow--as in your drawing 30 amps on a 20 amp gfic--orrrr----you probably have a bad wire in the system somewhere that is going to ground. Could be the motor is just shot.
2006-09-27 11:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by two-krazy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stop splashing somewhere you are arcing
2006-09-27 13:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a plumber or return it to where you bought it
2006-09-27 11:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by stephiniea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋