Old Intellibrite doesn't light

[dianedebuda]

Not sure where to start with this - total replace or troubleshoot?

From my invoice: Pentair Intellibrite Pool Light: 12V - 50 ft cord (600104) (Pen-600104); purchased 2008. This was an LED, color changing variety. Light only part was installed by fiberglass pool refinisher and I have no documentation. Hubby claims he tested it back then, but I have doubts after looking at the wire ends. No commentary about why it was never fully installed.

Tried it today and nothing happened. Checked the Intermatic PX300 transformer & it shows 12V as output. Have read there's been a lot of trouble with the LED lights and these old ones were real headaches. Is there anything worth checking?

Couple of notes:
--Light did not fit my American (I think) niche. Was installed with wedges, but the light is floating loose, so guessing they've vanished. At one time I believe I found an niche adapter and think it's still available, but no idea if it really works.
--Pool pad is below pool water line. If I have to do a total replacement, I'm assuming the cord will have to be pulled after the pool has been drained to below the niche.

I have read Pentair LED Pool Lights - Further Reading, so am preparing for bad news.

 

[ajw22]

Not much is serviceable in the light. Consider getting a Florida Sunseekers replacement.

 

[dianedebuda]

Pretty much what I was expecting. Have already been looking at the Sunseeker since I've seen it mentioned here before, but it looks like an engine replacement and uses the Intellibrite housing & cord. Is there any of the existing hardware that I need to check first? Or is that a question for Sunseeker?

Any guide on how to determine niche model? Came as part of an American Fiberglass Pool package.

 

[ajw22]

You can check with sunseeker. If you get the right light engine it is supposed to fit into the IntelliBrite housing.

Niches are always a mystery unless you can find a label on it.