School on on LED pool lights

[heavyzee]

I need a new light fixture for my pool. Currently have a pentair 120v 500w incandescent with the thermal shut off stuck in the off position.

I have been looking at Pentair 601301 Intellibrite White Underwater LED Pool Light with 50-Feet Cord, 120-Volt. Its about $415 Shipped. BUT a replacement bulb is $623?

But i can buy a Pentair Amerlite's Pool Light with 120V, 500W, 50' Cord. for $191 and replace the bulb with an LED thats replaceable for $129 and watch as the LED prices come down in the next 50,000 hours of use?

i really wanna get a light in this pool, but buying a $400 light that doesnt have replaceable bulbs seems like shooting yourself in the foot?

 

[jblizzle]

I kind of agree with you. Many of the new LED lights are expensive and not repairable/replaceable. Personally I would likely go with the standard light fixture and then you can replace the bulb with either a white LED or even a color changing LED bulb. They may not be as bright, but that does not concern me.

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Are you sure these all fit in your existing light niche?

 

[blakeusa]

There are significant differences in the technology and life cycle of LED bulbs.

Much longer life - lower energy cost - color features - and more...

Read this

http://eartheasy.com/live_led_bulbs_comparison.html


LED is the way to go -

 

[heavyzee]

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Are you sure these all fit in your existing light niche?

thats a good question... i believe so, its an American Products Niche, i Have an email into Pentair about this before i buy.

Anyone have a coupon for pool supply?