What causes a GFCI breaker to trip in a hot tub?

If there’s no power coming to your hot tub, chances are good your ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) breaker tripped. Since you’re reading this post, you may have already experienced a flipped breaker only to have it trip again soon after. Don’t panic.

What to do if your hot tub is Tripping the breaker?

Inside your spa pack, you may need to use a screwdriver to tighten the screws keeping wires in place. Alternatively, you may see plastic, plug–style connectors slipped out of place. Just give the plastic plugs a firm, little push to ensure they’re snug.

What happens when you flip the switch on a hot tub?

When the switch flips, it interrupts the electrical circuit, breaking conduction so no more electricity can pass through. In short (no pun intended), it prevents you from being electrocuted in your hot tub when someone has a few too many margaritas and accidentally knocks your stereo into the water.

What to do if your hot tub breaker tripping?

First: Turn the Breaker off and test with a meter to be sure you have no power coming to the spa. Second: On most Flo Thru Heaters, you will find 2) Heater Terminals, with a 3/8″ Nut holding a copper strap or wire attached to the terminal from the Circuit Board.

Why is my Sundance Spa having trouble shooting?

1. Dirty Filter: even when you have cleaned the filter, the filter may be impacted and be time for a new filter. The only way to test this is to make sure there is no loose debris in the spa, then pull the filter out and see if the flow error goes away, if it does, it is the filter.

What kind of circulation pump does Sundance Spa use?

Note: This test only works on 850 Series with Circulation Pump prior to 2001: Try turning the #1 pump which is 2 speed.

Why does my GFCI breaker trip every time I Turn on the water?

Or they rush out to the Big Box Store and plunk down a hundred bucks for a new GFCI Breaker, only to find out, once installed the new Breaker still trips. The truth is 99% of the time when a GFCI Breaker trips, it is because it is working properly and is tripping due to a short somehwere in the Hot Tub’s equipment.

How can I fix a tripped GFCI circuit breaker?

Run your spa for 15 minutes, then turn it off, unplug your tub, and inspect your components by hand. Electrical components that are shorting out will feel warm to the touch. Replace any components which grew warm during your test. WHERE CAN I FIND REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS OR GFCIS?

What to do if your hot tub circuit breaker trip?

The professionals at Turn It On Electric can determine what is causing the circuit breaker to trip and correct the problem safely so that you can get back to enjoying your hot tub. Contact Turn It On Electric if you need to repair your circuit breaker or other electrical problems in your Phoenix home.

Why does my hot spring breaker keep tripping?

Except for one small thing: The GFCI circuit breaker keeps tripping, shutting off the power to your spa just when you’re settling in for a soak. GFCI issues are a relatively common occurrence with hot tubs, and often can be resolved with little fuss or expense.