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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Chas_is_back on October 06, 2004, 10:58:10 am

Title: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Chas_is_back on October 06, 2004, 10:58:10 am

My breaker has been tripping a few times a week lately. I disconnected the ozonator and after three days it tripped again. So I guess its not the ozonator, whats my next step??

Thanks.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: doodoo on October 06, 2004, 11:02:43 am

The Ozonator has nothing to do with the breaker tripping.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: doodoo on October 06, 2004, 11:03:54 am

Given the latest post re-the poster I don't see why I was  responding but hey, benefit of the doubt.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Brewman on October 06, 2004, 11:27:28 am

So much for the  one satisfied Cal Spa Owner  ;)

Brewman

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Chas on October 06, 2004, 11:36:33 am

You didn't specify: is this a GFI breaker? If so: I would test the heater element next.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Chas_is_back on October 06, 2004, 11:44:35 am

Yes its the GFCI breaker. I was told to disconnect the ozonator because there could be water in the line or a problem with the check valve causing the breaker to trip.

But even after disconnecting the ozonator it still tripped.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Chas on October 06, 2004, 11:49:42 am

I would test the heater element next.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Chas_is_back on October 06, 2004, 11:50:48 am

thanks Chas. Will do.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Spatech_tuo on October 06, 2004, 11:59:11 am

Quote

My breaker has been tripping a few times a week lately. I disconnected the ozonator and after three days it tripped again. So I guess its not the ozonator, whats my next step??

Thanks.

The REAL Chas would know what to do.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Chas on October 06, 2004, 12:04:44 pm

Actually, I think I blew it. I often forget about blowers - since our spas don't have them.

I think he should check the blower next: it may be much easier as it's most likely on a power cord with a plug.

Unplug the blower - just as you did with the ozone generator and see if it stops tripping.

Sorry.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: Chas_is_back on October 06, 2004, 12:16:38 pm

OK I'll do the blower first. Thats easier to do than the heater element anyway!

Thanks again.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: tazman on October 06, 2004, 12:39:44 pm

Is it the ozonater.. I mean the breaker, no the blower, no maybe the GFCI?

Is it Chas? Is it Chas_is_back?

Is it really a happy CalSpa owner..?

I'M SOO CONFUSED!! :'( :'( :'( :'(




Chas just listen to Chas (not you the other one) he knows what he's talking about, probably the blower getting mositure.

Title: Re: breaker keeps tripping
Post by: jaw on October 06, 2004, 02:30:29 pm

GFCI's do go bad themselves.

At least as far as the regular plug type, I have had to replace them several times in various houses over the years.

My question would be, "Gee, how come it works for days and then trips and then works for days?  Seems to me that if there was a problem it would be constant and cause a trip all the time."

But what do I know.