RivieraPool
Ground Fault or Short Circuit
Spa trips the GFCI breaker immediately or shortly after being turned on.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Water intrusion into electrical components, Shorted heater element to ground, Shorted pump motor, Damaged wiring insulation
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping GFCI; this indicates a potentially dangerous fault.
- Visual inspection: With power OFF, inspect all RivieraPool wiring, pumps, and the heater for signs of moisture or damage.
- Isolate components: Disconnect the heater leads from the control board and try powering the spa. If the breaker no longer trips, the heater is likely shorted and must be replaced.
- Test pumps: Reconnect the heater and instead disconnect one pump at a time, testing after each change to identify a shorted pump.
- Repair or replace: Replace any RivieraPool component (heater, pump, ozonator, light) that causes the GFCI to trip when connected.
- Electrician involvement: If the spa components test good, have a licensed electrician inspect the supply wiring and GFCI breaker.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
RivieraPool heater assembly
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