J&J PureWhite lights: any experience/reviews? (formerly PoolTone; yuck)

[generessler]

Hi. Our spa had a Pentair Aqualight (120v, 250w Halogen), replaced 4 years ago, now bad again. Sad story here.

Aqualight seems no longer available. I see some recommendations for PoolTone in past threads. This model looks like a pretty direct replacement.

**See below. Pooltone turns out to be the pits. Now asking about J&J PureWhite.**

$500+ is pretty intimidating for a 6-inch white light. Before we plunk down again, does anyone have experience with quality and longevity of this brand?

Any recs of other options?

Many thanks for all help on this and past questions. What a great community...

 

[JamesW]

PoolTone Problems!!!!!!!!

So, like many others on this site, I was tired of the short life of my pentair LED lights and made the switchover to PoolTone. I got the NICHELESS 1 1/2 INCH (SMALL FACE) POOL OR SPA LIGHT and installed them about 18 months ago. The spa light stopped working about 2 months ago and then two of...

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[ajw22]

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[mknauss]

Can't you just replace the bulb?

 

[JamesW]

Weird: spa light trips GFI when water is heated

Replaced the bulb in our spill-over spa's old school halogen Pentair Aqualite about two months back. Worked great until recently. Then one night I heated the spa for the kids and the GFI breaker tripped. Reset a couple of times. Kept tripping. Next morning, all was fine. This pattern repeats...

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[generessler]

Can't you just replace the bulb?

Thanks. The fixture had a leakage resistance from hot to ground, varying from 300k to 3 megs. Still, since I had a bulb and gasket, I did the replacement. It blew the breaker again after 5 minutes. Only explanation I can see is the cord seal failed. The previous light failed the same way.

 

[generessler]

Really appreciate all the help. I set this aside for a while to get over the idea of hundreds of $$$ for a light that fails in 4 years .

Based on the Wiki page list, I'm now looking at the J&J PureWhite LPL-S1W-120-50-P. From the drawings, it will fit my niche.

Does anyone have experience with these? Thanks.

 

[Lanzz]

Mine lasted about 2 years and then the housing failed and it got water in it and stopped working. Also, the mounting screw rusted because it was apparently not stainless steel. I loved it, but I am not sure I am buying another one.

 

[generessler]

Mine lasted about 2 years and then the housing failed and it got water in it and stopped working. Also, the mounting screw rusted because it was apparently not stainless steel. I loved it, but I am not sure I am buying another one.

Thanks. Are you referring to the Pooltone in your sig block or to a J&J PureWhite ? Thanks.

 

[Lanzz]

Thanks. Are you referring to the Pooltone in your sig block or to a J&J PureWhite ? Thanks.

Pooltone in my signature block.