Switchlinc and GFCI

Forgive me if this has been posted before, a search didn't turn anything up..
 
I'm trying to replace the standard on/off switch controlling my pool light with a non-dim Switchlinc.
 
The switch is currently downstream of a GFCI outlet in the control box.
 
With the Switchlinc in place, the GFCI trips the instant I turn the breaker back on.
 
I've replaced the GFCI with a new one, same issue.
 
I've wired the Switchlinc without the GFCI and it works fine (Yeah, I know.. it was only for troubleshooting purposes..).
 
Is there something about the Switchlincs that makes them incompatible in a GFCI circuit?
 
FaderJockey said:
Forgive me if this has been posted before, a search didn't turn anything up..
 
I'm trying to replace the standard on/off switch controlling my pool light with a non-dim Switchlinc.
 
The switch is currently downstream of a GFCI outlet in the control box.
 
With the Switchlinc in place, the GFCI trips the instant I turn the breaker back on.
 
I've replaced the GFCI with a new one, same issue.
 
I've wired the Switchlinc without the GFCI and it works fine (Yeah, I know.. it was only for troubleshooting purposes..).
 
Is there something about the Switchlincs that makes them incompatible in a GFCI circuit?
 
I know that this is obvious but I would double check the wiring of the switch against the instructions.
 
Mike.
 
As Work2Play was eluding to, if the switchlinc doesn't have a neutral then its completing the circuit using the ground.  That's going to create an imbalance in the hot-neutral and will trip the GFCI.  Get a switch with a neutral connection or put the switch in front of the GFCI.
 
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