i was at wally world the other day and i seen they had these L.E.D pool lights that connect with magnets and operate on 3 aa batteries w/remote so i though for 10 dollars i would give them a try and to my surprise there were 2 in the box thats right 2 lights w/1 remote for 10 dollars and they have a high and low setting. i was thinking hmmmm how lame can these be but to my surprise they work great they put out the right amount of light and i think are a good deal for us who are on a budget.
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- Thread starter fast1971chevelle
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Could you post a photo of the box and the lights. I might be interested. I saw something like this at Wally this past weekend and it was not priced like what you are talking about. IIRC what I saw was about $60 USD.
fast1971chevelle said:
Thanks, this one? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Goodtimes-LED ... e/20896253
How fast is "fast"?
Yep those r the ones.....the box say requires 3 aa batteries....that is false each light takes 3 and the remote takes a round watch battery but it is included.......Mike
Just bought these today. Work pretty good for 10 bucks. I may actually only use one for my 12ft pool. I may try and modify one to red or blue leds.
- May 4, 2011
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How does everyone prefer to mount these? I'm assuming the magnetic part is rounded and smooth as to not damage the liner.
The magnet is in the light and there is a metal plate that goes on the outside of the pool. It seems pretty flat and non sharp. I plan on testing mine out tonight when it gets really dark to see how bright it is.
OK for those of you who wanted to know if these are a great light. YES. I have a small pool but one lights up the pool pretty good. And 2 is almost like having day light come through. I will definitely try to modify one of them to use red or blue lights. Possibly will be buying another set to modify them as well.
I found out today that you can't leave them in the pool because over time they will get water in them...so take them out at the end of the night and open them up and drain any water out and let them air dry......Mike
BethyM
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- Jun 5, 2012
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I bought two boxes, but pool doesn't go up til later today. I read somewhere, maybe wallyworld reviews, that some people used pool o-ring lubricant on their o-ring to keep them dryer. Another person placed them inside a Ziploc and then put them in the pool. Hubby brought me some fancy industrial lubricant from work. I'll post back when I see how they do.... waiting for installer as we speak!
I bought them a few weeks ago. They worked great for one night until water got into them. I may try again with some O ring lubricant and a ziplock bag. You can't beat the price!
- May 4, 2011
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I bought two sets and found that the magnets aren't strong enough to use, the metal plates zip tied to the ladder doesn't work either since the air inside forces them to float. However! I did get lucky and they fit nicely wedged in the gap on the sides of each step. Didn't notice any water in them. Used for about an hour last night. I'm planning to get 1 more set so I will have 6. 3 on each side (the top step lip won't hold it since the bottom part flips upward).
The pressure from them wanting to float makes them fit perfectly!
With 4 last night I could see throughout the entire pool. If I could aim 2 in every direction it would be much brighter, but other than using string to wrap around them and the step I can't find any way to mount it other than wedging under the steps lip.
The pressure from them wanting to float makes them fit perfectly!
With 4 last night I could see throughout the entire pool. If I could aim 2 in every direction it would be much brighter, but other than using string to wrap around them and the step I can't find any way to mount it other than wedging under the steps lip.
BethyM
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- Jun 5, 2012
- 118
Speedo: were you using the metal plate that came with them? I think the Aluminum walls are going to be a problem for us but glad you found a solution that works with the steps! The steps look HUGE sitting in the yard 
Mrs.Kid picked these up last night so we got in the pool to try them out. Better than I expected for $10! One lights up our 18x48 Ultra Frame adequately on either dim or bright, the pool seemed well lit with both lights mounted on opposite sides of the pool.
Word to the wise- the remote is DEFINITELY NOT water resistant at all. I managed to get water in it somehow. It was working last night, this morning I found the indicator LED on it glowing and the button non-responsive. I opened the remote and found condensation inside, so I'm letting it dry out. Hopefully it will start working again. Even if it doesn't, for the price I'm not going to complain.
Word to the wise- the remote is DEFINITELY NOT water resistant at all. I managed to get water in it somehow. It was working last night, this morning I found the indicator LED on it glowing and the button non-responsive. I opened the remote and found condensation inside, so I'm letting it dry out. Hopefully it will start working again. Even if it doesn't, for the price I'm not going to complain.