Aquaterra Spas
Ground Fault / Electrical Short
Spa trips the GFCI breaker immediately or within a few seconds of turning it on.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Shorted heater element to ground, Water intrusion in pump motor, Damaged ozone generator, Faulty GFCI breaker or wiring
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping GFCI. This indicates a potentially dangerous fault.
- Visual inspection: With power OFF, open the equipment bay and look for obvious water leaks onto electrical components, burnt wiring, or melted connectors.
- Dry any moisture: If you see water on the control pack or pumps, identify and repair the leak before re-energizing the spa.
- Component isolation (advanced): A technician can disconnect components (heater, pumps, ozonator) one at a time to identify which causes the GFCI to trip.
Because GFCI trips involve shock risk, contact a licensed electrician or spa technician to diagnose and repair the fault.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
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