Why does my pool circuit breaker keep tripping?

The most common reasons for a pool pump circuit breaker to trip are an overloaded motor, underrated pump breaker, bad motor windings or other earthing issue, moisture in the motor or moisture in the wiring.

Should pool pump be GFCI?





NEC requires GFCI protection for all pool pumps. A pool builder or electrician cannot install power to your pool pump per code without one.

Why is my Hayward pool pump tripping breaker?

Pump Trips the Breaker

If the breaker trips while the pump is running, the pump is likely drawing more amperage or voltage than the breaker rating. This could be caused by incorrect voltage or from clogged or restricted pipes, valves or impeller. It could also be just a bad breaker.

How do I reset my pool breaker?

The light junction box is a black rectangle with gray pipes running into the bottom typically next to or near the pool equipment pad. Tripped breakers will be in the CENTER position, to reset flip the breaker to the OFF position, then flip the breaker to the ON position.

Why does my Pentair pool pump keep shutting off?





Overheating. For safety reasons, many pool pumps are designed to shut off automatically if they begin to overheat. The mechanisms that perform this task are known as thermal overload switches. If your pump continues to shut off, it could mean that the thermal overload switches are going bad.

Does 240V pool pump need GFCI?

GFCI protection is now essentially required for all receptacles that supply power above the low-voltage contact limit to equipment that handles pool water. This requirement is in addition to the GFCI protection required for 120V through 240V, single-phase pool pump motors.

Do I need a GFCI breaker for pool heat pump?

Heat pumps do not require a GFCI. Heat pumps fall under NEC 680.45 as a “circulation heater” which requires a GFCI when supplied by a brach circuit of 150 volts or less. Any pool Heat Pump that runs on 240 volts then does not require a GFCI.

Does a 240 volt pool pump need to be GFCI protected?

Only single phase 120-240-volt pool motors require GFCI protection. The replacement pump motor shall be provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection.

What do I do if my breaker won’t reset?



Check for a short circuit.

If the circuit breaker won’t reset and trips immediately, the problem might be a short circuit. A short circuit occurs when a hot wire carrying a current touches a neutral wire. In this case, the flipped breaker is a safety mechanism and is evidence of your circuit breaker working properly.

How do you reset the GFCI on a pool pump?

A Quick Fix



One quick thing to check is if the “reset” button on the GFCI simply needs to be pressed back in. If the GFCI trips, then you will need to press the reset button to restore electricity back to your equipment.

How do I turn my GFCI back on?

First, unplug the appliance you were using and any other appliances plugged into the same circuit as the GFCI. To reset a GFCI outlet, look carefully at the two little buttons on the front of the outlet. Press the one that says RESET. Usually, the RESET button is red, while the TEST button is black.

How do you fix a GFCI that won’t reset?

GFCI Outlet Won’t Reset: Troubleshooting GFCI and Other Dead Outlets

  1. Check if the other outlets are dead.
  2. Check for the tripped circuit or a blown fuse.
  3. Check the GFCIs.
  4. Look for loose or bad connections.
  5. Reinstall the connector.

What happens when a GFCI won’t reset?



Push Reset Button

If the GFCI won’t reset or the button doesn’t pop out when you press the “test” button, there may be no power to the GFCI or you may have a bad GFCI. Pro tip: If the “reset” button trips again every time you press it, there may be a dangerous current leak somewhere on the circuit.

What does it mean when a GFCI will not reset?

A GFCI or GFI outlet may not reset because there’s a ground fault occurring at a regular outlet that’s not working, or somewhere else downstream of the GFI. Also, if no power is reaching the GFI, it may not reset. The component will not function properly if power does not reach its electrical box.

Why is my GFCI outlet not working?

A GFCI outlet won’t work if a breaker has tripped or if a fuse has blown. Check the main electrical panel to see if a blown fuse causes the issue and if so, replace the fuse and reset the GFCI outlet. Otherwise, check to see if the breaker for the corresponding room has tripped.