I went to change my light bulb in my hayward pool light and the tab where the bottom of the light makes contact broke off. Is there any way to fix that (i.e. put a dab of solder on the end) or do I need to replace my whole light fixture?
Pool light light bulb socket tab broken off
- Thread starter pgc
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Welcome to TFP! 
Not sure which option might work for you but have a look at these.
Pool Tool Light Wedge # 132
Pool Tool Pool Light Security Clip # 132-A
Both are likely available at sunplay.com as well.
Not sure which option might work for you but have a look at these.
Pool Tool Light Wedge # 132
Pool Tool Pool Light Security Clip # 132-A
Both are likely available at sunplay.com as well.
Thanks for the reply. But what I'm talking about is the bottom of the light socket that you screw the light bulb in to. There is a tab that has corroded away that if I can fix it. I won't have to buy a new fixture. Any ideas?
Hi did you solve your problem? Our tab broke off too. Tried soldering but it would not stick. Used flux too. I really do t want to have to buy a new fixture.
- Jun 12, 2011
- 3,761
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 60,000
If what has broken off is a small tab that holds the bottom of the ring in place, you might be able to use the pool light security clip linked to above. You may have to do a bit of MacGyvering and drill a hole through the ring to secure it but it's designed to hold the top in when the top tab is broken, so it should be able to hold the bottom as long as there's a way to attach it to the ring.
Thanks but what I am talking about is inside the light fixture, inside where the lightbulb is screwed in.
Are you talking about the electrical contact inside the bulb socket?
Can you post a picture?
Can you post a picture?
- Jun 12, 2011
- 3,761
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 60,000
Sorry I misunderstood, if it's the light socket, I think it's time to replace the fixture.
I ran into the same problem today. Broken tab is in the socket, covering the center spring (bottom contact). There's a screw (left of center) holding the contact plate in place. The part can be removed. The whole thing is shown in the second picture. Small piece of brass with a slight bend.
This should be a simple part to replace, provided we can find one. It's not listed in the parts breakdown for my light (Pentair/Amerlite).
[Update:] Had scrap brass lying around, so made myself a replacement and it's working. Now I wonder if the bulb need to be replaced, or it was just this stupid thing.
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Check for replacement bulb sockets in your local big box home improvement store, you might find one that has a removable tab that you could use. They are just a couple of bucks.
Search Results for light bulb socket at The Home Depot
If not, an electrical supply house would be the next choice.
Search Results for light bulb socket at The Home Depot
If not, an electrical supply house would be the next choice.
I have a kinda similar issue...[FONT="]We have a Pentair 78458100 Amerlite Underwater Incandescent Pool Light.[/FONT][FONT="]It burned out and when I was changing the bulb I noticed some corrosion in the socket. When I was scraping it out, I may have been a bit too aggressive and one of the small diamond shaped pieces of metal that is riveted in the bottom of the socket broke off (you can see the two of them in your photo. Anyone know if Is this an issue? I replaced the bulb and it is working fine. Any info you have would be appreciated. If its is just one of the two rivets that hold it in place it seems like it would be no big deal but I have not idea if it might be connected to something like a ground on the other side. [/FONT]