tucsoncarl Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I have just installed a new motor & pump. After 15-45 seconds the breaker pops ( not the GFCI, the little black one ). The flow switch is closing. The new motor has a slightly higher current rating. Could the breaker be on the edge, or is there a more serious problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerimiahR Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 If you installed a different jet pump than was originally installed, it may frankly be pulling a higher amperage. This alone can cause your breaker to trip if you're pulling more amps than it's rated for (in fact it SHOULD shut off if you do that, for safety reasons). If your breaker and wiring is rated for 20 amps for instance, and you're pulling 25 amps, you can start a fire potentially if that breaker doesn't trip off. The wire will get way to hot and become a hazard. You may want to contact your local Hot Spring dealer for help with regards to the electrical setup of your particular model. Your forum name suggests you're in Tucson, Az perhaps? (I used to live there actually!) If so, here's your dealer's info: Tucson Pool & Spa 170 North Harrison Tucson, AZ 85748 520- 296-0993 If you have a "Model Z", it's probably a "Hot Spot Round" (1993 to 2002). These were indeed made by Hot Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteyboy Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Just an addition. If the Mini-Breaker (what they call it) is BLACK (not the button but it's body) they had problems with that one tripping. It is replaced by one with a GREEN body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucsoncarl Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Just an addition. If the Mini-Breaker (what they call it) is BLACK (not the button but it's body) they had problems with that one tripping. It is replaced by one with a GREEN body. Thanks for the help (JerimiahR also) Replacing the breaker should be fairly inexpensive. I'll try that next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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