Hot tub gfci keep tripping? I just got a hot tub and be getting it all ready...
I just got a hot tub and be getting it all ready to run when I accidently splashed some water into the control box. Now I have power to everything, but the circulation jet wont run. I trip the gfci and it just clicks back(click sounds like it is coming from the timer area). Any suggestions or processes to determine problem would be greatly appreciated. Thank you contained by advance.
Dry it out...sounds like the hose in the controls is the problem...sometimes getting your fittings to tight will create pressure on your impeller and cause to much drag or friction. I believe you will obligation a 50 amp breaker.but I could be wrong on that so call a spa shop...and ask the make and model and what you obligation. Good luck on mine i used a gfic breaker...i've never used 220 gfic at an outlet!..u gotta dry out the control box and then u might need to replace the cord or gfic if u get shocked!...i think u might need a electrician end in if u get in the hose down and that gfic is not working right well u know what can ensue.
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How long has it be since water was splashed into control box? If not long that is to say the problem. Let it dry or put a fan on it.
Was everything pre-assembled?
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Answers: It's working just as it should. When the controls dry out it should be OK. You own a ground in the controls from the water. Turn the power sour, open the cover and dry it out.
Get a blow dryer and try to dry her off.The components,I mean.It'll work when dry.At lowest possible you know the gfci works now.
Careful when using the blow dryer around the hot tub !