Can I change my own pool light?

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It’s a pretty straightforward task to replace a burned-out pool light bulb. But something to keep in mind is that your bulbs don’t have to be out for you to replace them. You can also upgrade to brighter, more energy-efficient LED bulbs that burn a fraction of the energy traditional incandescent bulbs do.

Do electricians replace pool lights?

Pool & Spa Lights TLC Electrical Electricians provide the best swimming pool light repair and installation. Your pool light installation will meet or exceed all National Electrical Code and safety standards.

Can you use any light bulb in a pool?

Some states or counties require pool lights to be low voltage, 12V lamps. 12V pool lights operate with the use of a transformer that steps down the voltage from 120V to 12V. 120V bulbs will not work in a 12V pool, and vice versa, and a 12V bulb will burn out if used in a 120V lamp.

Can I put an LED bulb in my pool light?

Most of the older incandescent and halogen pool lights can be changed to the newer LED color changing lights by replacing the entire light fixture. But there are a limited number of old lights that can be converted to LED light by simply replacing the old light fixture bulb with a color changing LED light bulb.

How do you replace LED lights in a pool?

What Are The Steps Involved?

Step 1: Safety First! Turn Off the Power.
Step 2: Remove the Top Screw from the Light.
Step 3: Pry the Light Fixture Out.
Step 4: Test the Wiring.
Step 5: Take the Fixture Apart.
Step 6: Remove the Old Light Bulb.
Step 7: Screw in the New Light Bulb.
Step 8: Test the Light.

How much does it cost to replace a pool light?

Typically, it is not expensive to replace a pool light if you have existing cables. Halogen lights go for an average of $120 while LED lights go for about $150. So, all you’ll have to do is pay for the labor costs. So, don’t be afraid of switching up your pool with a premium lighting system. Surprisingly, it won’t cost as much.

How to replace a pool light fixture?

Step#1 Turn Off the Power. Shut down the pool’s circuit breaker box.

Step#2 Remove the Screw at the Top of the Fixture. The screw-lock is the one that holds the light fixture to the pool wall.

Step#3 Pry the Light Fixture. With the use of a flat-head screwdriver,force the light fixture out.

Step#4 Pull the Lighting Fixture into the Pool Decking.

How to fix a pool light?

Your main panel box for your house.

A subpanel box at your pool filter system.

An electrical outlet near the pool

How to change a pool light bulb?

New pool light bulb

New lens gasket

Phillips and flathead screwdrivers

Voltage meter

A few dry towels