I have the exact same set up (same niche).Like many others, I'm sick of replacing expensive Pentain Globrite lights as they crack and fail. I recently purchased a Florida Sunseeker replacement but can not get it to mount correctly in my fiberglass pool.
Here's what I purchased. It states that it fits into fiberglass pools with Globrite lights.
PoolTone⢠Nicheless 1.5 inch (large face) Swimming Pool or Spa Light 15 - 100 Feet
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The problems is that the Florida Sunseeker light does not mount flush to the wall because the niche protrudes out from the pool wall. I don't believe that part of the niche can be removed.
I've attached pictures of my original Globrite light/niche and the newly "installed" Florida Sunseeker light. You can see that the new light has a gap between the back of the light and the pool wall. The gap is at least half an inch.
Has anyone else had this issue? Any ideas? I did call Florida Sunseeker and they told me that their light will not work with my setup due to the niche. Seems odd because this is the normal Pentair Globrite setup for a fiberglass pool. They stated I can return the light, but then i'm back to square one.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I guess it won't fit my needs either.