Is it OK to install a rechargable LED pool light on the stairs of my spillover spa?

[snookums]

My spillover spa was installed without any lights. (Who does that??) I have tried various floating lights - just not happy with effect. I just purchased a rechargeable LED light (Main Access Smartlite Underwater LED Light). The mounting bracket is to be installed to the step with four small 3/4" long screws. I am getting cold feet about drilling into the stairs. Any pool installers out there? Is this OK to do?

 

[PoolStored]

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I would not drill any holes into my spa. I think it would NOT be trouble free.

 

[Ahultin]

Main Access Smartlite Underwater LED Light)

Did this not come with the mount where you unscrew one of the returns (1.5 fip) put the ring on then screw the return back in?

 

[snookums]

Did this not come with the mount where you unscrew one of the returns (1.5 fip) put the ring on then screw the return back in?

It did, but it doesn't fit the returns on my spa. It would fit the returns on my pool...but spa is a different set-up.

 

[Ahultin]

It did, but it doesn't fit the returns on my spa. It would fit the returns on my pool...but spa is a different set-up.

Bummer, can you drop the water level in the spa enough and just use some silicone caulk? You'll need to let it fully cure before filling back up bit ot looks like you are fiberglass so that shouldn't be an issue

 

[ajw22]

The mounting bracket is to be installed to the step with four small 3/4" long screws. I am getting cold feet about drilling into the stairs. Any pool installers out there? Is this OK to do?

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Absolutely NOT in a fiberglass spa.