Storm tripped breaker - won't power back on

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Clkelsay

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Jul 1, 2022
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Clayton NC
We had a pretty bad storm last night. Check the pool this morning, pump is off. Check the breaker box & it's tripped & panel says Check System Reset. The actual system is working, the breaker for the lights is on, but the pump breaker is off. There is a GFCI reset button, but it won't push in. We've turned the breaker to the off position, tried pushing the reset button, still won't flip back to the on position (goes to middle). We took off the cover & checked fuses, but they all look fine. Checked the MAIN breaker box & the pool is in the on position there. Flipped that one on/off, but still no change at the breaker by the pump.

Not sure if it's a bad breaker (& if that's something we can fix ourselves) or what else???? Help!

We have Hayward MaxFlow VS pump, Hayward Goldline Prologic Control System.
 
Is the pump the only device powered by that breaker?

You can try replacing the breaker.

To confirm the breaker is bad you need to disconnect power wires at the pump and cap them off. Then with nothing connected to the breaker, if it does not reset it needs to be replaced.
 
Often, when a GFCI won’t reset it‘s because there is no power to the breaker. Check whatever feeds that panel for another tripped breaker.
 
Clkelsay said:
Just took a closer look & there is water in the breaker. I've gotten out what I can with a paper towel & now have the door open to the panel to see if we can dry it out. An electrician is next on the list to call!
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If you have a blower or hair dryer handy, it might help as would a fan.
 
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