Will an LED pool light show continuity if it failed? Specifically the Pentair GloBrite (which I know if prone to water infiltration)? Verified the transformer is working correctly, but light just stopped working one evening. It was on one second and off the next!
Will an LED pool light still show continuity if it failed?
- Thread starter magicman
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 59,101
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Typically the Globrite turns brown inside as the water intrusion rusts the internal components.
Ah, I didn’t see it before, but I definitely see the rust stain now! Thank you, looks like it’s bad.
- May 3, 2014
- 59,101
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- May 3, 2014
- 59,101
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Take a look at this for a replacement.
www.florida-sunseeker.com
PoolTone⢠Nicheless 1.5 inch (small face) Pool or Spa Light 15 - 100 Feet
Replacement for Pentair Globrite Zodiac Jandy pro series hayward colorlogic 360 180 JLU4C9W50 JLU4C9W100 JLU4C9W150 JLU4C20W50 JLU4C20W100 JLU4C20W150 JLU4C30W50 JLU4C30W100 JLU4C30W150 JLUW9W50 JLUW9W100 JLUW9W150 JLUW20W50 JLUW20W100 JLUW30W50 JLUW30W100 JLUW30W150 JLU4C6W50 JLU4C6W100...
www.florida-sunseeker.com
An LED cannot be tested the same way as an incandescent bulb.
The problem might be the driver or the LED.
You would need a specific testing procedure from the manufacturer for your appliance to test it accurately.
www.fluke.com
The problem might be the driver or the LED.
You would need a specific testing procedure from the manufacturer for your appliance to test it accurately.
How to Test Diodes with a Digital Multimeter
Learn how to test diodes with a digital multimeter.
www.fluke.com
Last edited:
Take a look at this for a replacement.
PoolTone⢠Nicheless 1.5 inch (small face) Pool or Spa Light 15 - 100 Feet
Replacement for Pentair Globrite Zodiac Jandy pro series hayward colorlogic 360 180 JLU4C9W50 JLU4C9W100 JLU4C9W150 JLU4C20W50 JLU4C20W100 JLU4C20W150 JLU4C30W50 JLU4C30W100 JLU4C30W150 JLUW9W50 JLUW9W100 JLUW9W150 JLUW20W50 JLUW20W100 JLUW30W50 JLUW30W100 JLUW30W150 JLU4C6W50 JLU4C6W100...
I noticed you recommended this same light on another thread. I initially discounted it since the light can't be controlled via the Pentair automation, but I noticed looking more carefully at the instructions that the light color can be selected once. And it'll remember the last color for the next time. I think this may be acceptable since I don't change the color very frequently. Has anyone use this long term and can comment on the quality? With the GloBrite's short life and water issues, this may be an alternative assuming the color quality is comparable. I don't see myself replacing the light now that it's in the winter season, but likely will go down this route in the spring.
- May 3, 2014
- 59,101
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I do not have the Pooltone lights as of yet. They will be used when my current Globrites fail. The plus is Florida Sunseeker now has the small lights for replacement. Controlling the lights will be more of a challenge, but once you determine what setting in ET is what pool color, should not be a big issue.
I have seen a couple members that have stated they got FS lights and are satisfied.
I have seen a couple members that have stated they got FS lights and are satisfied.
All pool or spa lights have to be "Listed" by UL or another Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory".
It does not appear that these lights are "Listed".
Check with the seller to be sure.
It does not appear that these lights are "Listed".
Check with the seller to be sure.
Pool or spa lights, transformers and junction boxes have to be "listed" by an NRTL for the purpose.
For example, this Jandy light is listed by Intertek (ETL), which is a NRTL.
The standard is "UL676", which was developed by UL, but any NRTL can certify a pool light to this standard if they are certified to test this specific standard.
www.intertek.com
www.intertek.com
For example, this Jandy light is listed by Intertek (ETL), which is a NRTL.
The standard is "UL676", which was developed by UL, but any NRTL can certify a pool light to this standard if they are certified to test this specific standard.
ETL Listed Mark - Frequently Asked Questions
www.intertek.com
ETL Listed Mark
www.intertek.com
Mknauss, I’m looking to replace my globrites (6 pool + 1 spa). Considering FS (small units) and PAL Treo Retro, also direct replacements (but need 4 wire versus 2). Benefit of the PAL is it clones the Pentair/Globrite automation although you must use PAL transformers (I’d need two). My bigest concern is brightness. We recently went to a darker pebbletec and I’m not happy with the brightness of the pool (even with 6 lights). The FS are rated at 18w, while the PAL’s are rated at 6w. I’m a little skeptical on the FS’s reported 18w because their information on some of their products seems to be copy/paste from other items and is clearly incorrect. I’m interested in your thoughts.
- May 3, 2014
- 59,101
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Their website is less than elegant. Very small company. Call them. They will freely talk to you about their products.