Hi, so my 500 watt bulb blew and today I took the assembly out and apart to see the bulb so I can replace with the same one. No one local has them in stock, so I ordered from amazon and will be here in 2 days. Is it ok to leave everything out (the breaker is off) for the next 2 days? I assume it's ok, cause water does get in there normally, no? I added pics to better explain what I mean. Thank you!!!
Hayward astrolight pool light fixture. Ok to leave out for 2 days?
- Thread starter vig1116
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,108
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Yes, ok to leave the pool light out on the deck for however long the repair takes.
Be sure to replace the lens gasket when you install the new bulb. Those lights get very hot, even underwater, and the gasket becomes less pliable and will likely leak if re-used.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,108
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
To that point , when you replace the bulb turn it on outside of the water for seconds as a functional test. Running the light outside of the water can quickly burn out a new bulb. The light uses the water to cool it.
I always use a bucket of water after resealing the light. Put it into the bucket with the light off and look for bubbles indicating a leak. If none, turn it on while in the bucket and look for bubbles. As the fixture heats a leak can develop that isn't there when cold. Only takes a couple of minutes. DO NOT turn the light on with the lamp assembled as it can literally explode, sending glass everywhere. A 500w bulb generates a lot of heat very quickly.
all great advice. thank you guys!! I did order a new seal and will be here Wednesday as well.
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Thanks for everyones input. Light came yesterday, seal came today, and all done and working! Hopefully all the problems were due to a blown bulb and not a short somewhere. $15 bulb, $22 seal, and DIY is never a bad thing!! 