Sedra keeps tripping GFI

[bheron]

Hi,I have a Sedra 5000 powering my skimmer. i took out the entire skimmer for cleaning. now, when i plug in the pump while its submersed it trips the GFI (so glad I installed them!). I took it out, inspected it, and plugged it in and it still trips it.

Sounds like there's a leak to the motor or something? I dont see any cracks. How do I begin to examine it?

 

[MarineDepot]

bheron,

Thank you for posting, there are a few possibilities. One could be, the GFI is bad. The second possibility is a short in the pump where water is penetrating and thus creating the issue you are dealing with. Try plugging the pump into another outlet and see if the same issue persists. If not, then its a bad GFI, if it does then you would need to consider purchasing a replacement pump.

If you have other questions, email us at customercare@marinedepot.com or call us at 1800-566-3474.

 

[bheron]

hi, thanks so much. its def not the gfi b/c i've tried a few other outlets. so if its the pump, thats what i was looking for - recommendation is to replace the pump. thank you!!

 

[MarineDepot]

bheron,

If you have islolated the issue and it is the pump. Then your best option would be to stay with a Sedra 5000 if this is an ASM Skimmer. If not and your skimmers body diameter is 6" or larger you can consider a Sicce PSK Series pump. The link is posted below.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searchItem.aspx?SearchText=sicce&parsed=1

 

[bheron]

that what i'm going to do. just ordered one!