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   PeterD to thermo102@comcast.net   
   Re: Circuit breaker question   
   13 Sep 10 19:06:52   
   
   From: peter2@hipson.net   
      
   On Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:30:29 -0700, "thermo102"   
    wrote:   
      
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   >   
   >The circuit breaker we are inquiring about is:   
   >   
   >GE Two-Pole TYPE THQL-GFCI    Actual catalog number on box is THQL2130GF1,   
   >model 5.   
   >   
      
   Ah, a GFCI, that may well be the problem.   
      
   >It is loacated in a separate subpanel, between the main panel and the spa.   
   >It is mounted approx. 24 inches above the ground on the corner of the house.   
   >All wiring is in conduit, running horizontal and about six inches above the   
   >ground, and enters the box from the bottom.   
      
   Exposed? (Seems that way). Might be a factor.   
      
   >   
   >Distance from the subpanel to the spa's electrical hookups is approximate   
   >six feet.   
   >   
   >Being in AZ, I wouldn't think moisture to  be a problem, but???   
      
   Could be, perhaps, but less likely.   
      
   >   
   >Thanks again,   
   >Themo   
   >   
      
   I suspect that there is a ground fault developing.   
      
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