I need to replace an old 120v pool light. An electrician recommended that I use the opportunity to switch to a 12v light since they are safer. I asked the question ‘If done correctly, aren’t both safe?’ His response was that if something goes wrong/breaks, etc. the safety for a 120v light is totally dependent on the function of the GFCI breaker. If that breaker fails too, your dead. He said that a 12v light does not have a failure mode like that – if 12v were to somehow short through the pool you would be ok.
In other words, his statement of relative safety is based on the assumption both 120v/12v installations are done correctly but then considering what can go wrong afterwards.
Any feedback from experienced pool electricians? Does this make sense?
In other words, his statement of relative safety is based on the assumption both 120v/12v installations are done correctly but then considering what can go wrong afterwards.
Any feedback from experienced pool electricians? Does this make sense?