Passion Spas Ground Fault / Electrical Leakage

Spa trips the GFCI breaker immediately or shortly after 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 in control pack, Shorted heater element to ground, Faulty pump motor insulation, Damaged wiring

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Repeated GFCI tripping indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Do not bypass or replace the GFCI with a non-GFCI breaker. Turn off power and leave it off until the fault is found.

  • Inspect for moisture: Open the equipment bay and control pack housing to look for water or condensation. Dry thoroughly and correct any leaks.
  • Isolate components (technician recommended): Disconnect heater, then pumps, then other accessories one at a time and restore power to see when the GFCI stops tripping. The last reconnected component is likely faulty.
  • Test heater to ground: With power OFF, use a megohmmeter or insulation tester to check for leakage from heater terminals to ground.

Because of shock risk, this diagnosis is best performed by a qualified spa technician or electrician.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Heater Assembly
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