Replacing pool light question

[TN94z]

In troubleshooting some issue within my pool, it came to my attention that the light in the pool is a 120v light. There is not external transformer. I would really like to change these to a low voltage bulb with external transformer. Any suggestions on which I should use and what will dictate which light I choose? I'm not against LED but with the bad reviews and the fact that we really don't run a light that much, it would be a last choice

Also, will this be as simple as adding the external transformer inline and us the existing wiring to the current light, then just replacing the bulb?

 

[ajw22]

Does your 120V pool light work now?

Why would you prefer a 12V light with a transformer?

 

[TN94z]

Does your 120V pool light work now?

Why would you prefer a 12V light with a transformer?

It does. Well, I have had a shocking problem with the pool for some time now and (not knowing a ton about the electrical aspects of the pool) would just feel more comfortable with a light the brings less electricity to that area. Is that something that I shouldn't worry about?

One other question about the light. I noticed last night with it on, I could see light coming out from between the wall and the ring. is that a seal issue or something? I have never had the light out.

 

[mknauss]

Well, I have had a shocking problem with the pool for some time now

Please - no one go into this pool until this is resolved!
I suspect you have a bonding issue. You need to contact an electrician that understands pools and bonding and have them address this now. It is very dangerous.

 

[TN94z]

I have had a thread on this for a couple years now. Finally got an electrician that has a clue to come out. Got to get the concrete around the pool bonded.

 

[ajw22]

If you have a bonding problem in your deck then changing the pool light to 12V will not fix the root causes.

I would have the breaker to the pool light on OFF until you resolve if the pool light also has a problem.

If you current pool light has problems you need to determine if the housing and wiring are good. If they are old chances are they should be replaced. What type of light can replace your existing light depends on what housing it is in.

Some pics of the light area may give us a clue. In the meantime you should get the bonding fixed. You should never get shocks around a pool.

 

[TN94z]

I know the light has nothing to do with the bonding problem.
Pool light has no current issue.
The problem with the bonding issue has been figured out and I am in the process of resolving as we speak.
I should not have mentioned the bonding issue as this is steering the conversation down a different road when I have a separate thread that is a couple years old on this issue here:

A slight "shock"

So I have noticed lately that when I have a cut on my hand or something and I reach down in the skimmer, I feel a small shock. At first, I didn't worry about it thinking it was the chemicals getting into the cut. But my wife has mentioned it too. So I started searching and reading and figured...

www.troublefreepool.com

I will get pics as soon as I get the pool fully uncovered.