Hey all, have an old light I'm replacing the light on for my parents.
Its says its a CHD model 100-5 500Watt 120V (its an old swimming pool maybe from the 60s or 70s, seems like this housing is an older one).
I'm guessing this is the part diagram for it:
www.inyopools.com
I basically bought this gasket and light bulb:
1. Is the light fine? I saw inyopools also was selling 100W, 300W, 400W, and a 500W... just assumed I should 'match' what the housing says and have it be a 120V+500W light.
2. The 120V+500W light I got fits in the housing... the outer round part of the bulb sticks out a bit past the end of the metal end of the housing but the glass lens is also pretty curved so I think thats normal/fine?
3. Also do I need to put alot of silicon around the gasket before installing?
I have a small Danco Silicon grease... but wasn't sure if that is considered a 'sealant'...
But I see this bigger bottle of 'silicon sealant':
Like is one more appropriate for my use? Maybe both are fine but if i need more quantity then should I get the latter Boss one?
4. in that Inyo parts diagram they have that #7 bolt that tightens the housing enclosure+lens... Mine are like 40-50 years old i bet hehe... Any good replacements i can get? Simple standard size i can get from a local Ace Hardware?
Thanks if anyone can answer any of those questions.
Its says its a CHD model 100-5 500Watt 120V (its an old swimming pool maybe from the 60s or 70s, seems like this housing is an older one).
I'm guessing this is the part diagram for it:
Purex CHD / Pool Star Light Parts - INYOPools.com
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www.inyopools.com
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Amazon.com: Hayward SPX0540Z2 Lens Gasket Replacement for Hayward Underwater Lights : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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Amazon.com : Halco R40FL500/HG Medium Base R40 Bulb, 500-watt, 120-volt : Swimming Pool Lighting Products : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Halco R40FL500/HG Medium Base R40 Bulb, 500-watt, 120-volt : Swimming Pool Lighting Products : Garden & Outdoor
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2. The 120V+500W light I got fits in the housing... the outer round part of the bulb sticks out a bit past the end of the metal end of the housing but the glass lens is also pretty curved so I think thats normal/fine?
3. Also do I need to put alot of silicon around the gasket before installing?
I have a small Danco Silicon grease... but wasn't sure if that is considered a 'sealant'...
DANCO Waterproof Silicone Faucet Grease | Silicone Sealant | Plumbers valve Grease for O-rings | 0.5 oz. | 1-Pack (88693) - Power Tool Lubricants - Amazon.com
DANCO Waterproof Silicone Faucet Grease | Silicone Sealant | Plumbers valve Grease for O-rings | 0.5 oz. | 1-Pack (88693) - Power Tool Lubricants - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Like is one more appropriate for my use? Maybe both are fine but if i need more quantity then should I get the latter Boss one?
4. in that Inyo parts diagram they have that #7 bolt that tightens the housing enclosure+lens... Mine are like 40-50 years old i bet hehe... Any good replacements i can get? Simple standard size i can get from a local Ace Hardware?
Thanks if anyone can answer any of those questions.