Need help with GFCI outlet tripping. 110 volt Above Ground Pump

[rtstrider]

Hey all! I have a brand new 110 volt variable speed pump for the above ground pool. Here is the pump I have

Doheny's Pool Pro VS Variable Speed Above Ground Pool Pump | Doheny's

Enhance your pool's performance with Doheny's Pool Pro VS Variable Speed Above Ground Pool Pump. This energy-efficient pump offers adjustable speed settings for optimal water circulation, ensuring crystal-clear water while saving on energy costs. Perfect

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and the GFCI outlet I have

Leviton SmartlockPro 20 amps 125 V Duplex White GFCI Outlet 5-20R 1 pk Mfr# GFNT2-0KW - Ace Hardware

Provides continuous ground fault protection - detects and trips on actual ground fault even when self-test is being conducted. On initial power up, tests the GFCI within 3 seconds. The SmartlockPro self-test GFCI tests itself even if you forget. Status indicator light provides simple, intuitive...

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I have a dedicated circuit for this pump so nothing else is connected to it. Meaning it's a single 3 wire pull to the pump. Here is the wiring setup I currently have

Breaker box->Regular Breaker->110 volt gfci outlet->Pump

This ran perfectly for about four years or so with a single speed Hayward pump. Now I did swap out the plug and cover 2 weeks ago before changing to a new pump. I did not note what the previous plug was but I do remember getting it from Lowes. Is it possible this GFCI outlet may be extremely sensitive to the amp draw changes from the variable speed pump and that's what's causing it to kick? Is there a recommended setup for this pump or any recommended outlets/breakers? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: I also have this on hand (not currently installed) but remember having issues with it initially tripping also

GE 20 amps Ground Fault Single Pole Circuit Breaker w/Self Test Mfr# THQL1120GFTP - Ace Hardware

The GE 20 amp Single Pole Ground Fault Circuit Breaker with self-test has a tin plated copper stab to create a reliable, permanent and corrosion resistant connection. It is used as a substitute to GFCI wall outlets allowing the customer to know exactly where to go (back to electrical panel) in...

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Edit 2: Here is the breaker I currently have. Any idea on what the GFCI breaker version of this would be?

Siemens Q120 1 Pole Circuit Breaker

Siemens molded case circuit breaker Its Compact and Easy to Install One Pole One Phase Long Time and Instantaneous Functions Circuit Breaker. Circuit Breaker Voltage Rating of 120 V and 20 ampere With Built in Plug-In Connection Thermal Magnetic Protection Molded Case Circuit Breakers...

superbreakers.com

 

[ajw22]

Does the pump run for a while before the GFCI trips or does the GFCI trip immediately?

 

[BMerrill]

Suggest you ditch the non-water rated GFIC outlet, install a WR rated standard outlet and replace the panel breaker with a Siemens QF120A 1 Pole GFIC Circuit Breaker. Verify your wires are 12 gage to carry 20 amps.

If it still trips, there maybe an issue with the pump.

 

[rtstrider]

Suggest you ditch the non-water rated GFIC outlet, install a WR rated standard outlet and replace the panel breaker with a Siemens QF120A 1 Pole GFIC Circuit Breaker. Verify your wires are 12 gage to carry 20 amps.

If it still trips, there maybe an issue with the pump.

That's exactly what I'll try! I was able to coax the pump into running at low speeds finally yesterday evening. I'll give this a shot next weekend and report back.

 

[rtstrider]

Does the pump run for a while before the GFCI trips or does the GFCI trip immediately?

It really only seems to trip when it's changing speeds. From what I read that could be due to "noise" in the line. Hoping that's all it is