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Main Power Problems... Circuit Breaker Trips
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Safety
Warnings!
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from the spa/hot tub and circuit breaker panel BEFORE working on electrical equipment!
Failure to comply with this requirement, can lead to electrical shock and/or
electrocution! This is a
GENERAL GUIDE ONLY! USE this information at your OWN RISK! Consult with or hire a licensed electrician before beginning any work of this
type!
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Disclaimer
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READ FIRST BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
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What is a GFCI?
(Ground Fault Circuit Breaker)
Look
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Self-Contained Spa
(Also called Portable Spa)
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Non-Self Contained Spa
(Contractor Installed)
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Ground Fault Circuit Breaker installed at Main Power
Connection
Go!
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Ground Fault Circuit Breaker installed at Main Power
Connection
Go!
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Standard Circuit Breaker at the Main Power
Connection
Go!
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Multiple Circuit Breakers; (1 breaker for each
component - Typical Installation)
Go!
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Multiple Circuit Breakers; GFCI breaker trips.
Go!
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What's the difference between a Self-Contained Spa and a
Non-Self-Contained Spa?
Look
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Suspected cause of tripping is
believed to be overloading, not ground fault related.
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