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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 |
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! |
Ground Fault Circuit Breaker
installed at Main Power Connection
Go! |
| Standard Circuit Breaker at the
Main Power Connection Go! |
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 |
Suspected cause of tripping is believed
to be overloading, not ground fault related. |