New pool light.

[Ejkeebler]

Wondering what my options are. My pool light is not working, i'm guessing its the bulb, i dont know for sure yet, but in the event it is, just wondering what my options are to replace it. I was hoping it was a standard pool bulb, but its not, so I guess i'm going to have to fish something through. Bulb is at least 9 years old, and I would suspect 15. It would change colors and had a few "modes" but you had to cycle power to it, to change them. Would love if there was something that could be controlled by an app or remote instead. Any ideas?

 

[1poolman1]

Wondering what my options are. My pool light is not working, i'm guessing its the bulb, i dont know for sure yet, but in the event it is, just wondering what my options are to replace it. I was hoping it was a standard pool bulb, but its not, so I guess i'm going to have to fish something through. Bulb is at least 9 years old, and I would suspect 15. It would change colors and had a few "modes" but you had to cycle power to it, to change them. Would love if there was something that could be controlled by an app or remote instead. Any ideas?

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There are no replaceable parts in that light. Also, if you have the shallow Hayward niche specified, only a Hayward light will fit.

 

[Ejkeebler]

There are no replaceable parts in that light. Also, if you have the shallow Hayward niche specified, only a Hayward light will fit.

how would i know if i have the shallow niche?

 

[1poolman1]

how would i know if i have the shallow niche?

Just reach into the niche. If shallow it is only about 3" deep.

 

[Ejkeebler]

So I finally measured this today, it appears to be around 7 inches deep from what I could tell without getting in the pool and measuring. Stuck a tape measure in until I could feel it hit the back. The actual light is about 7" in diameter and the housing is just over 10". Any recommendations on an RGB light? anything like below would work? Just want something that's easy to replace and easy to change colors instead of flipping it on an off over and over until you think you get what you want .

https://www.amazon.com/PoCare-Inground-Controller-Changing-Underwater/dp/B0CW1M66Z1/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1OB5N8W4Y43TM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6MKaTHi0Z02CE9eVnB-nfhCw-Bd9zfazAVQuMismjpyb4R8hzZox0jrmtL-2_ILZUAY4NgHNtN1w5cWR3u5XmeWa0o3G6T2cCnXayLVMPEzFyuKH8bhxu49T_fSUexX23lKZ6llh0ykQ9MWYA9zKBiHvtlq0qP_w_lHUml7Afgq49Krq6wAVyZOd6jgWWDQY8G9cKQdDWkPYQ-MN1fSijmiZH8TQ80uwy54FLz_-7w4.e6LdIyhODbjjME4PBjpWKq1k2EFWlkw6RXkhBLhss9c&dib_tag=se&keywords=led%2Bpool%2Blights%2Bfor%2Binground%2Bpool&qid=1733432893&sprefix=led%2Bpool%2Blight%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-8&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/lights-Inground-Multicolor-Control-Remote/dp/B0CT274GFZ/ref=sr_1_29_sspa?crid=1OB5N8W4Y43TM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qYd3B5bGpcy94hmSam66YTRvq0ZyfvXnjoEjCG5N4a-_Wj6Ffig4Nf__V1kgiQmfPsNUb0nkUw8PwQkeYByjeABZJO0ILFn753kF4Eu-tV-7f26UiunqqkFKpPocj7Ydln084xKXSDzoPAQokUccxL3LBlXXzeY6WfSrvGEk_MY.UI44Nvl5bcU4ptTLCvFn8GVGOdO5kqPvnBvQZw02zCE&dib_tag=se&keywords=led+pool+lights+for+inground+pool&qid=1733432974&sprefix=led+pool+light%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-29-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9idGY&psc=1

 

[ajw22]

Look at some of the lights mentioned in Lighting Basics - Further Reading

I would only put a light in my pool that is listed and meets NEC requirements.

 

[Ejkeebler]

local pool company quoted $2200 to install a new light, $240 for labor and 1750 for the light. That seems insane to me. Am I out of line thinking I should be able to get a color LED pool light replaced for half that?

 

[nuttyp]

Not surprising - my neighbor was quoted $1800, and the local pool store wants over $1200 for a J&J version, plus labor. To be fair, labor can be tough to quote, some old lights can lead to a full days' work, others done in an hour.

Some alternatives documented throughout TFP and last week, here: pool lighting

 

[Ejkeebler]

Not surprising - my neighbor was quoted $1800, and the local pool store wants over $1200 for a J&J version, plus labor. To be fair, labor can be tough to quote, some old lights can lead to a full days' work, others done in an hour.

Some alternatives documented throughout TFP and last week, here: pool lighting

Thanks, for sure my 120v is going to limit me even further, unless i want to get an electrician to install some sort of transformer, etc.... It just feels like every light I look up is around $1000 and pulling that through an existing conduit seems like it should be easy enough....I would do it myself if I was something i'd done before or watched someone do. Don't feel like screwing it up, but also dont feel like paying $2200.

 

[nuttyp]

Although code still allows for 120v pool lighting that is compliant and safe when done correctly - and there are many folks in here in TFP in agreement - I still strongly favor 12v lights. Perhaps because a colleague of mine was killed in a pool in Mexico many years ago. Or because there are plenty of similar stories if you web search "man electrified in pool". It's just that mistakes with 12vac lights can be far more forgiving than 120 volts around a pool. Regardless of voltage I think it unwise (and usually illegal) as a DIY project unless you have full knowledge of the codes for complete compliance. Among the many codes, for 12v lighting the transformer must be certified for pool use - generally that means the windings are properly isolated, among other things. In any case it's worth it to hire an experienced electrician (not just a "pool guy") and get it done correctly. As noted in the other threads, if you had it done well one time with a fixture that allows for a replaceable E26 base bulb, then any bulb replacements down the road (LED's, etc) can be done for $100 or less. Also ensure that (whether 120v or 12v) the circuit is driven with a GFCI breaker that is tested regularly. The $50 GFCI breaker is so very much worth it.