Name that old pool light

[CaveDiver1932]

Starting a thread for pool owners to identify old pool lights to help select a compatible replacement. Disclaimer - when in doubt call the various manufactures to see if they can confirm. There will be different opinions even from retailers.

I’ll get the thread started. This is a 30 yr old pool light installed in 1989. There are no markings on the light fixture. One online pool supply retailer stated it’s a Hayward and another stated we won’t say without a part number (and even then don’t count on their interpretation on a very old light part number). I believe and waiting on conformation from Pentair that the pool light listed in this post is an old Pac-Fab Hatteras now owned by Pentair. Pentair believes this to be the case, however they are seeking a second opinion. Once I receive the response, I will update the post.

Please include old pool lights in this thread with info. I will start another thread for old spa lights.

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Update from Pentair:
Pentair second opinion confirmed it is a PacFab/Hatteras fixture. Pentair states any Pentair size light will fit the niche. This will be tested when new is installed.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Calling @JamesW

 

[JamesW]

Possibly PacFab Hatteras. Are there any part numbers or other data?

Based on the age of the lights, its time to replace them instead of servicing them.

 

[CaveDiver1932]

Nothing on the fixture, but there is some small writing on the lens. I’ll have to get a closeup picture as it’s hard to read. I’ll add picture tomorrow. The plan is to replace light fixtures. Concern is new fixtures fitting in existing niches. Any issues with fit to old niches?

 

[JamesW]

I think that the large style Pentair lights will fit the niche.

 

[CaveDiver1932]

As I suspected the small wording on the lens is about the same as on the stainless steel face plate. No other writing on the light.

 

[Arizonarob]

@Pool Clown @PoolguyinCT

 

[PoolguyinCT]

Nothing on the fixture, but there is some small writing on the lens. I’ll have to get a closeup picture as it’s hard to read. I’ll add picture tomorrow. The plan is to replace light fixtures. Concern is new fixtures fitting in existing niches. Any issues with fit to old niches?

My concern is replacement lamp UL approval for existing niche.

Looks like astrolite

 

[CaveDiver1932]

There is no indication this 30 yr light is UL listed or at least any sticker left after 30 years indicating such.

 

[CaveDiver1932]

Update from Pentair.
Pentair second opinion confirmed it is a PacFab/Hatteras fixture. Pentair states any Pentair size lite will fit the niche. This will be tested when new is installed.