For those who have/have had trouble with GFCI breakers......

[chrisexv6]

I prefer not to go into the panel myself, but in the case that Id replace the breaker, I was planning on changing to a non-GFCI breaker, then putting a GFCI receptacle inline between the panel and the pump, thereby giving me GFCI protection without the "is the breaker shot" question (its a lot easier to replace a GFCI outlet than a breaker). In addition I was thinking of just moving the timer indoors near the panel, which leaves the minimal amount of connections exposed outdoors (obviously under the motor terminal cover).

I can get a replacement GFCI breaker relatively cheap, but after dealing with this now for a second time, I dont see any advantage to the breaker over the receptacle considering they provide the same protection (maybe the breaker is a tad faster?) I also think the long run out to the equipment pad isnt helping things, but I cant put the GFCI out there because then the underground wire is not protected via GFCI which I believe is against code. If thats not against code, that would be the easiest fix that would still give me GFCI protection.

I havent been able to check on the pump since I left for work....if its still running, thats about 5 hours now that its run fine after reinstalling the receptacle and plugging the pump into it. Perhaps there was a little moisture somewhere? I cant see what would have dried out overnight, considering this morning there was dew all over the place.

EDIT: 3:30PM pump is still running fine, 9 hours now. Im afraid to turn it off but its interesting that it was tripping instantly last night but this morning and afternoon works fine.

-Chris