So I know GFCI are required for pool pumps, but we get frequent power off, and back on events. At least a few a month. The issue is, most times when power comes back on, my pump does not, because the gfci breaker trips. It happens with other breaker throughout the house too. I am more concerned with my pump not being on, when I am away. I am thinking of putting in a non gfci breaker. Yes, its breaking code, but I feel like a gfci breaker is a bit over the top, and obviously an issue where I live due to the frequent power outages. Thoughts? No, I wont sue you for advice....LOL
GFCI breaker pops when power goes off, and back on
- Thread starter suzook
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We cannot recommend using anything against code.
Maybe add a surge protector to see if that helps.
Maybe go to the Siemens Breakers as they are more resistant to false trips.
Maybe add a surge protector to see if that helps.
Maybe go to the Siemens Breakers as they are more resistant to false trips.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,012
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Don’t do this.
Replace the breakers that are nuisance tripping. Also investigate the actual cause, generally the power goes out for a reason (like a storm) and parts of said circuits may be getting repeatedly exposed to moisture.
Every trip weakens a breaker/gfci and eventually will need replacement.
They are devices with a life expectancy and don’t last forever.
Some brands of breakers play nicer than others with certain pumps.
Replace the breakers that are nuisance tripping. Also investigate the actual cause, generally the power goes out for a reason (like a storm) and parts of said circuits may be getting repeatedly exposed to moisture.
Every trip weakens a breaker/gfci and eventually will need replacement.
They are devices with a life expectancy and don’t last forever.
Some brands of breakers play nicer than others with certain pumps.
Hayward uses a "Snubber" or arc suppressor in their lights to reduce false GFCI trips.
You might be able to install a device in your power supply that will help.
I do not know about the exact devices that might work without interfering with the GFCI, so you need to do your own research and determine what might work for you.
Maybe something like this, but I do not know.
www.troublefreepool.com
You might be able to install a device in your power supply that will help.
I do not know about the exact devices that might work without interfering with the GFCI, so you need to do your own research and determine what might work for you.
Maybe something like this, but I do not know.
Electrical GFCI - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Its a brand new breaker. It happens ALL the time around this parts. I will try a different brand of breaker. The one I have is WAAAYYYY too sensitive.
Have a surge protector. Doesn't help unfortunately. These GFCI breakers these days don't play nice with power outages.
Nope, its not. Like I said, half my house breakers pop when power comes back.
I have to give PSEG that much. It's super nice on any day a bill doesn't come in the mail.
So the NEC rules have swayed back and forth ALOT the last 20 years. My old pool had NO gfci breaker, and I am alive, maybe I am lucky. I understand the point of it. My thoughts are it really just protects you while working, or around the pump when wet, which can be a lot. I ALWAYS turn the main breaker that feeds my equipment pad when doing any E/L work, but i don't when lets say turning on the pump manually, or backwashing.