Salt Water System GFI Question

[IGnatius T Foobar]

Has anyone else noticed that their Intex saltwater system's GFI gets very hot?

Mine doesn't. Under normal operating conditions, a GFCI should not heat up. Is your unit still under warranty? If it is, by all means have it replaced. If not, you have several options available. The most simple option is to cut the bad one off and wire in a new one. Or you could replace it with a standard plug if (and only if) you have a GFCI somewhere in the electric supply running to it. This could take the form of a GFCI-protected extension cord, a GFCI-protected outlet, or a GFCI-protected circuit breaker.

All the obligatory disclaimers -- check your building codes for any local regulations, work with an electrician if you have to, this post is for informational purposes only, etc etc etc.

[BigDave]

While IGTF is right to caution you to ensure a GFCI is in the circuit, I would have to warn not to "field modify" the electrical protection of this type of equipment. There is no margin for error and the stakes are high - the result of failure is dire.

You now know it's misoperating. Please replace as a unit either through warranty or purchase

[outinaustin]

Thanks to everyone for replying. It's just over a week old, so I am taking it back to Lowes for a new one. I hope the replacement does not get hot too.

[PoolDoc]

Sounds like a good idea.

Don't be surprised if Lowes tells you to contact Intex; Intex seems to have been shipping replacement bits and pieces very promptly.