Beachcomber
Ground Fault / Short Circuit
Spa trips the GFCI breaker immediately or within a few seconds of turning 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
Water intrusion in heater or pump motor, Shorted heater element to ground, Damaged pump motor windings, Moisture inside control pack
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: 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 leaks, water on components, or burned wiring.
- Dry moisture: If there is condensation or minor moisture, allow the area to dry completely before attempting to reset.
- Isolate components (advanced): A technician can disconnect heater and pumps one at a time to identify which component causes the trip.
Because GFCI trips involve shock risk, have a qualified spa technician or electrician diagnose and repair the fault.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heater element assembly
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