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    Jan 30, 2008, 04:24 PM
    Jacuzzi tub
    I have a jacuzzi tub in my master bath room, and after about 5 minutes of use it trips the breaker ( which is a 20 amp), any one know about these things, or what it might be? Please Help I would love to just be able to sit in there for more then 5 minutes
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    Jan 30, 2008, 06:48 PM
    This needs troubleshooting to find if there is a ground fault, an overload, or a defective breaker.

    Are you up to doing this or calling in a pro? There is special knowledge of tubs, GFI circuits , and working hot needed along with multimeter to find this problem.
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