If the breaker that your pool light is on has been tripped, unplug whatever you just turned on or plugged in and then reset the breaker by turning it all the way off and then back on again. If you have any GFCI outlets on your pool light circuit, try resetting them. If that doesn’t work, you may need to replace it.
Are pool lights interchangeable?
Not all LED pool lights will fit in all pool light niches. If you have a Pentair light, you can use the Pentair IntelliBrite LED pool light. If you have a Hayward pool light, you can use the Hayward ColorLogic LED pool light. It’s universal because it will fit into most any other pool light niche.
How do I know what size pool light I have?
You will need to know the manufacture name, model #, voltage and wattage of your light. This information is generally on a label on the backside of the light fixture.
Why are LED pool lights so expensive?
It costs a lot of money to have sales people to go to all the different pool store chains that must be covered in the bulb price. You aren’t paying for a better bulb, you are paying for expensive overhead and multiple mouths to feed when each bulb is sold.
Do pool lights need special bulbs?
Underwater Pool Lighting Hayward, Jandy and Jacuzzi also make underwater pool lights. At first, all pool lights used an R-40 bulb, a large incandescent flood lamp. Most incandescent bulbs will burn for 1,000 hours before bulb replacement is necessary. LED bulbs can burn for 25 years or more (or so they tell us).
Can you change a pool light without draining the pool?
Replacing pool lights for your in-ground swimming pool does not require draining the water from the pool or hiring a professional. You might get wet when replacing a burned out in-ground swimming pool light, but by following a few safety steps, you can safely replace the pool light without fear of electrocution.
Are pool lights all the same size?
Not all pool lights have the same depth and diameter. If you have a Hayward or Pentair (American, StaRite, PacFab/Purex) light niche and light currently, look at the Hayward ColorLogic or Pentair IntelliBrite pool lights to fit properly in the niche.
How many lights should you put in a pool?
How many lights do I need? The amount of lights you need depends on the size of your pool. For larger pools, two is the minimum recommendation, with three lights being a common amount. Pools smaller than 30′ can be illuminated with a single light, but two lights may be preferable.
What causes pool lights to go out?
This can be due to a small amount of water being inside your light fixture which the light may heat up and vaporize. If, after turning on the pool light switch, the GFCI trips, the most likely cause is water inside your light fixture. If the GFCI doesn’t trip and the light is off, you probably have a burned-out bulb.
Are LED pool lights worth the money?
An LED light will save you roughly 75% on your energy usage compared to a comparable incandescent light. REMEMBER, that LED pool lights cost more, on average, than a simple incandescent light so your cost savings will not start till you recoup the additional money that you spent on the LED lights.
