My 500 watt spotlight just burned out in my 16 x 32 inground pool and I am considering replacing it with one of the LED models that changes colors. Several questions about that...I was considering the J & J Electronics Color Splash light at an Ebay price of about $200 with free shipping. My questions for the 'collective wisdom' of the group are:
Is that light a decent choice and is that a good price?
I know the LED light won't be as bright as the 500 watt spotlight, but will it be at least 'adequate' to light the pool?
I would prefer to just use one of the replacement 'bulbs' vs changing out the entire fixture...do those work ok?
I've got a Hayward light assembly...the guy at the place on ebay says as long as the assembly is going back together and not leaking (it seems to be...I put it together while I await a replacement bulb and no bubbles came out when it was under water...so I presume that means no leaks?) that I shouldn't have to replace the gasket. Is that a must do or not?
How in the world do you get that tiny little screw to line up under the water? Between that thing being full of air and ME being full of air to work with goggles on, I can't seem to get the thing back in the housing. Surely someone has a 'trick' that will help me.
Thanks in advance...want to get something ordered...but don't want to waste money and/or screw up the light.
Gene
Is that light a decent choice and is that a good price?
I know the LED light won't be as bright as the 500 watt spotlight, but will it be at least 'adequate' to light the pool?
I would prefer to just use one of the replacement 'bulbs' vs changing out the entire fixture...do those work ok?
I've got a Hayward light assembly...the guy at the place on ebay says as long as the assembly is going back together and not leaking (it seems to be...I put it together while I await a replacement bulb and no bubbles came out when it was under water...so I presume that means no leaks?) that I shouldn't have to replace the gasket. Is that a must do or not?
How in the world do you get that tiny little screw to line up under the water? Between that thing being full of air and ME being full of air to work with goggles on, I can't seem to get the thing back in the housing. Surely someone has a 'trick' that will help me.
Thanks in advance...want to get something ordered...but don't want to waste money and/or screw up the light.
Gene