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    Jun 6, 2009, 11:24 AM
    Foutain pump triping ground fault
    My fountain has been running for a couple of years and this week it trips the outdoor outlet when I turn it on. The pump runs for around 30 seconds and then trips the GFI
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    Jun 6, 2009, 11:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by munderseth View Post
    My fountain has been running for a couple of years and this week it trips the outdoor outlet when I turn it on. The pump runs for around 30 seconds and then trips the GFI

    The pump motor seal has developed a leak. Replace the motor.
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    Jun 6, 2009, 11:49 AM

    Plug in something else with motor. Remove plug for pump. If GFI works all right, then pump is bad.

    Chuck
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