Your inground pool lights shouldn’t give you problems overall, but now and then they burn out most incandescent bulbs will burn for 1,000 hours before bulb replacement is necessary. LED bulbs can burn for 25 years or more but if and when they burn out, Can you replace a pool light underwater?
Yes, Replacing pool lights for your in-ground pool does not require draining the water from the pool or hiring a professional. The design of the pool light’s housing and the length of the housing wiring allows you to easily remove it from the pool and change the bulb without disconnecting any wiring.
A swimming pool light submerged in pool water may seem challenging to change; however, it is typically a straightforward process that can be done with nothing more than a pair of screwdrivers. The homeowner may not even need to lower the water level of the pool.
Can You Replace a Pool Light Underwater
Changing a light underwater may sound like a pretty complicated task. After all, electricity and water don’t mix and aren’t exactly friends. The good thing is that pool lights are designed in such a way that you can replace them without needing to drain the pool’s water level.
The housing of the pool light is designed so that you don’t need to touch or disconnect any wiring to have it removed from the pool. You can simply change the light bulb after pulling the fixture up onto the poolside. In some cases, you may need to drain the pool below the light’s level.
Replacing a pool light bulb sounds just as easy as it is, but it isn’t the same thing as changing a typical light bulb in the house. If you’re not careful, you could face some unpleasant consequences. In some cases, you might need to hire a professional to have it done. Let’s look at all the information you need to know if you’re planning to replace your swimming pool lights.
To begin the process, switch off the circuit breaker associated with the light. Next, test the light to ensure it does not come on.
Most pool light fixtures are attached to the pool using a single Phillips-head screw. Sturdy yourself on the edge of the pool (laying on your stomach is a good option). Reach into the pool with a Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the top screw or “screw-lock”.
The light fixture may come out on its own or you may need to pry it off the pool using a flat-head screwdriver. If the light is in serviceable condition, it should come off easily.
The pool light must be installed on a GFCI circuit. That means that the wires coming to the pool light J-box must come from a GFCI breaker. These are often easy to spot by the yellow Test button and are usually 20 amp breakers.
How Do You Replace a Pool Light?
Turn on the pool light-Shut main breaker off to the swimming pool-light-pool light will turn off
Remove Screw Holding Light Housing
Remove the Light Housing
Loosen Other Screws
Remove Original Bulb
Install the Replacement Bulb-LED low-voltage pool light.………………………………………………………………. Read more
What Happens If Water Gets into the Pool Light?
If water gets into the light, it’s dangerous, electricity in underwater lights can cause electrocution. Once the water reaches the socket, it will trip the GFI & which will be the extent of the shock hazard, the leak could be (lens) gasket related .……………………………………………………………………………. Read more
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