Quote Originally Posted by dalejanus View Post
... I know GFIs are supposed to protect us from shocks, faults, etc, but when they fail so often (false positive) they no longer server their purpose. I'm about ready to yank it.
I'm sure there are places on the internet where you are welcome and encouraged to confess your bad acts like "How I Killed My Kids" above but this site is about pool care.

Does your electrician friend hold a license or work under someone else's?

The great majority of pools are compliant with the last several versions of the National Electrical Code and have GFCI protection. Very few experience the troubles you are.

The GFCI tripping, especially a new one, is a very loud voice telling you something is wrong.

Please hire a licensed electrician with pool experience to correct the problems before someone gets hurt. When GFCIs fail, they often fail closed meaning you have power but no protection.