Pool Light Trouble - Any help is appreciated

[john8910]

I changed my pool light to a multicolored LED bulb

LAMPAOUS LED Pool Lights Bulb, RGB Muliti Color LED Swimming Pool Lights, E26 Base Par56 Under Water Lights Replacement Bulb 120VAC 35 Watt

After I changed it, it worked great for about a week. Then, the gfci would trip as soon as I turned on the switch. I had the gfci replaced, hoping that would take care of the problem. That did not help, so then I checked the light fixture and noticed water in the fixture. So, I emptied it, let it dry out for over 24 hours, replaced the gasket, and put it back together. Now, when I flip on the switch, it comes on very faintly and dim. It's nowhere near as bright as it should be.

I should also note that it's wired to a 30A circuit shared with my water heater. The old gfci I took out was a 20A and the new one the elec. installed is a 15A.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks is advance.

Pool is 22k, IG gunite.

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

Knowing what type of pool you have would help us help you. Please Read This BEFORE You Post and put your pool details in your signature.

 

[john8910]

Thanks. I added pool info.

 

[mknauss]

Thanks. I added pool info.

Welcome to the forum! :handshake:

If there is any chance at more detail in your signature (see ours) it will reduce the redundant questions you will get about your pool.

I suggest you read Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Trouble Free Pool School book.

 

[john8910]

Thank you. I will certainly update my signature. I just don't have all of that info with me right now.

 

[ajw22]

My guess is the LED driver electronics in the base of the bulb got damaged when it got wet.

Did you take the bulb out of the pool and put it in a light socket and see if it lights normally?

 

[john8910]

Yes, I did that. Light works fine in other sockets.

 

[ajw22]

You check with a voltmeter that you have 120V AC at the pool light socket?

 

[ajw22]

Is this the light you have Amazon.com : LAMPAOUS LED Pool Lights Bulb, RGB Muliti Color LED Pool Lights, E26 Base Par 56 Replacement Bulb 120VAC 35 Watt : Garden Outdoor

 

[john8910]

Yes, that's it

 

[ajw22]

Now, when I flip on the switch, it comes on very faintly and dim. It's nowhere near as bright as it should be.

How does the brightness vary with the colors? Some colors will be brighter than others.