Equipment Pad Electrical Issues

major severityoccasionalCall a pro

Pro repair$200–$500LA-area, parts and labor

DIY cost$0–$0parts and supplies

Typical time1.5 hrfor a pro

Difficulty4 / 51 is easiest

What you'll notice

Pump won't turn on
GFCI breaker tripping repeatedly
circuit breaker keeps shutting off
sparking at motor

Likely causes

Faulty GFCI/safety switch
water intrusion into motor windings
bad capacitor or motor burnout

How to keep it from coming back

Protect electrical connections from moisture
install weatherproof covers
maintain dry equipment pad

Ranges are estimates; see How We Estimate. Affects: all.

This is a job for a licensed pro, especially where electrical, gas or structural work is involved. If you're in the LA area, R.D. Pools offers free quotes.

Equipment involved

Equipment Pad (prefab concrete/styrofoam or poured)
Pool Timer (basic electromechanical)
Digital Dual-Speed Controller
Wi-Fi Pool Automation System (full setup)
LED Pool Lighting (in-water fixture)

Maintenance that prevents it

Equipment inspection (pump, filter, heater)
Equipment maintenance (o-rings, gaskets, pump bearings)

Related costs

Pump Motor Repair (capacitor, seal, bearing): $50–$600