GFCI Buzzing or Power cutting out

This guide is for when you are having power problems with your WAZER one of the and you are seeing the lights out on your GFCI cord or hear a buzzing coming from the unit.  

Each WAZER employs two Residual Current Devices (GFCI / PRCD) to cut power when an electric fault is detected. Inside of the GFCI/PRCD unit is a small transformer that compares the current going in and coming out of the unit.  All transformers will hum quietly as it part of their nature, so some humming is to be expected. The proper operation of these devices is vital to your safety.  GFCI / PRCD needs to be switched on before electric power can be delivered to WAZER.

Check: Does the GFCI/PRCD trip - turn off- as soon as the machine is powered on

  • Root Cause:  The GFCI/PRCD is working and there is unintended path to ground -  it is working and you have a short / leak
  • Corrective Action I:  Unplug the unit and check for water,  allow to dry fully before testing again. 
  • Corrective Action II: Contact Wazer support if there may be a fault with a component.

Check: Do you hear a loud buzzing noise coming from the GFCI/PRCD?  Alternatively does the light on the GFCI/PRCD

  • Route Cause I:  The pump box is plugged into an improperly wired GFCI/PRCD.
  • Corrective Action I: Try plugging the unit into another outlet.  If you need to use an extension cord to run this test make sure the current rating matches the device you are plugging in.  An extension cord is not a long term solution.  
  • Route Cause II: The GFCI/PRCD unit is broken
  • Corrective Action II:  Contact Wazer support for a replacement.