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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Durdels on January 13, 2012, 11:57:14 pm

Title: Remove GFCI at Control Pack?
Post by: Durdels on January 13, 2012, 11:57:14 pm

Last year I installed a subpanel with a GFCI feeding the hot tub. The hot tub already had another GFCI in the control package.  Recently the subpanel GFCI has tripped out. Inspecting the control package, it looks like the GFCI in the control package is damaged. The trip button seems to be a bit distorted and seems to be stuck.

The control pack is 15 years old. I've replaced a few relays and a heater element in the past.


I thinking about removing the control pack GFCI to see if that will stop the subpanel GFCI from tripping.

The last time there was GFCI tripping was due to a slight water drip onto the top of the control pack. After it was dried out the problem went away. This time, drying the pack didn't seem to help.

So is there any danger from removing the control pack GFCI?


 

Title: Re: Remove GFCI at Control Pack?
Post by: TwinCitiesHotSpring on January 14, 2012, 11:52:26 am

I wouldn't see a problem as long as your GFI at your disconnect subpanel is still 100% operational

Title: Re: Remove GFCI at Control Pack?
Post by: Durdels on January 15, 2012, 07:01:39 pm

After removing the control pack GFCI, the hot tub is running fine.
Thanks for the reply.