Pool light replacement

[dailygenesis]

Hello all. My pool has a Hayward LPWUS11100 pool light (Crystalogic 500W equivalent) that was installed by the builder. It has stopped working and my understanding is there is no choice but to replace it. I have a few questions:

1. Can I replace this with a new Hayward fixture without running a new cord? It appears to have a cable disconnect at the light, but I just wanted to confirm if I can just unplug it and plug in a new fixture. I would be looking to either replace with the same model, or the LPLUS22100 (300W equivalent) because it seems the 500W equivalent that I have might not be made anymore. I was also considering replacing with a Hayward Colorlogic instead of Crystalogic if the same cable/plug could be used for that as well.
2. Would I be better off finding a different brand of light? One that has been suggested to me is Blue Square Vivid 360 VLP2004-WT. They sell a retro plug kit that can be splice onto the existing cable to fit the new light. But this makes me a little nervous -- maybe it shouldn't. Anyone have experience with this equipment? Are there any safety issues with doing this splicing? Are there other options for replacement I should consider?

Thank you as always for any help.

 

[ajw22]

Hello all. My pool has a Hayward LPWUS11100 pool light (Crystalogic 500W equivalent) that was installed by the builder. It has stopped working and my understanding is there is no choice but to replace it. I have a few questions:

1. Can I replace this with a new Hayward fixture without running a new cord? It appears to have a cable disconnect at the light, but I just wanted to confirm if I can just unplug it and plug in a new fixture. I would be looking to either replace with the same model, or the LPLUS22100 (300W equivalent) because it seems the 500W equivalent that I have might not be made anymore. I was also considering replacing with a Hayward Colorlogic instead of Crystalogic if the same cable/plug could be used for that as well.

Nope. You have to pull a new wire.

See the manuals at...

UCL Pool 12V 100' White 500W Equivalent

CrystaLogic® is available to virtually anyone; its all-plastic construction is truly universal. It’s UL listed to retrofit virtually any installed niches, allowing most lights to be upgraded.

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1. Would I be better off finding a different brand of light? One that has been suggested to me is Blue Square Vivid 360 VLP2004-WT. They sell a retro plug kit that can be splice onto the existing cable to fit the new light. But this makes me a little nervous -- maybe it shouldn't. Anyone have experience with this equipment? Are there any safety issues with doing this splicing? Are there other options for replacement I should consider?

Thank you as always for any help.

There are a few alternatives. Read Lighting Basics - Further Reading

I do not like splicing underwater electrical wires. Long term, pulling a new wire will be better.