Changing the Light Bulb in your Swimming Pool WITHOUT Draining the Water!

[@rrose002]

If you have a pool problem and This guy from Hallmark has a video on it, you can't get easier than his instructions. Thanks

[@chrisautry6559]

used your video yesterday, and took me 30 minutes total. saved $75 service fee. thanks for your help.

[@jjoser62]

Thank Mark, for the clear to the point Instructions !

[@Belovelyava]

Thank you for helping us save money!. You are truly a blessing!

[@familyherrera3929]

I had taken the assembly out, and had no clue a number of days later how to put everything back. This video was excellent. I look forward to getting new LED bulbs from you. Hope you ship to Puerto Rico!

[@patrickmccreary3197]

You make the best pool videos on KZbin! Can you do one for replacing the whole light fixture and running the cord? I've watched a few videos, but I suspect they're missing some details that you would normally cover.

[@tangotommi]

Real helpful video! Can I use a thin film of silicone grease on the gasket surfaces to improve the seal on the bulb compartment? The previous installer used silicone adhesive and it’s no fun cleaning off the residue.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Using a silicone lubricant would be fine, thanks for watching.

[@tangotommi]

Thank you very much. The manufacturer is no longer in business. Their name was American Products.

[@CatesCube]

The pool guy wanted to charge me $75 to change the bulb. Then when he billed me he forgot about the billing for this service. Great video!

[@audreyfonseca8467]

Mine quoted $1000!!!!!!!!

[@SalA-rt8re]

Im😮confused are u saying ur poolman said $75 for a bulb replacement but charged u more for the service of removing the the housing& doing the whole thing this video showed?? Bcuz if that's the case u should of taken that fraudster to court!!! How much was the bill total??

[@fangorn1000]

I love your video. Excellent directions and illustrations. Thank you for sharing.

[@carlostamayo3124]

Hello Mark, thanks for your help 👍 🙏 God bless you and your family and friends

[@Poolwhisperer911]

Looks great. Will tell u as a pool company that it’s much harder to secure the Philip screw under water though as the socket will try to float up!

[@abelc5155]

😂I thought 💯 percent I would have to drain the pool😅 thank you for all the detailed information 😀

[@SalA-rt8re]

I learned that the pool or I should say Jacuzzi didn't require draining for this process bcuz when I visited family while enjoying the water jets the entire light came out of the housing as shown in this video& while the light was still turned on, me still in the water I was like wut wut wut just put the light back in the housing, hmmm it's not staying put, m'eh oh well. I was like 12yrs young, but I figured if it was going to electric us it would of happened already... 😅hahaha dang ignorance is bliss isn't it...

[@vpatryshev]

Thank you! A really good video.

[@banginbrody]

what about the water that fills up behind the light fixture when you remove the light if you don't drain the water below the opening? How does that get out or is it safe to have water behind the fixture?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You will always have water in the niche, this is normal, as long as you make sure that the light is sealed before you put the light back in the niche you will be fine.

[@bruceringrose7539]

Before going to the trouble of pulling the light fixture, I recommend you test the transformer and check the GFCI device to see if there is any problem there.

[@tangotommi]

Can I replace my 12V 300W R-40 E26 incandescent bulbs with LEDs w/o a problem?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

I would contact the manufacturer of the light that you have to see if a LED bulb will work. Some lights are interchangeable with LED bulbs and some are not. Thanks for watching.

[@ivanh2018]

Hello Mark and Merry Christmas. I am new in here and moved to a house that has a pool, so I am new to this pool craze and have a lot to learn. I have a Pentair iChlor Salt Cell machine, and my question is when it says that the water is cold and the red light stays on, should I turn it off and leave it off until the water gets warmer? Second question is, should I leave the pump on for 8 hours every day even if I am not using the pool for about 6 month of the year here in Arizona. Thanks a million.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@ivanh2018 Most salt systems like the one you have will shut down when it gets cold. When the temperature gets warmer the sensor will turn the system back on. If you are keeping the pool open then you can leave the system on and run your pool pump at least 8 hours a day, especially if temperatures are below freezing. The other option is to winterize the pool and shut everything down. I have a video on winterizing an inground pool that may help, if needed. Merry Christmas to you and thanks for watching.

[@ivanh2018]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies thanks a lot for your reply, I really appreciate that. Hope you had a good Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@JesusLovesYou777_king]

Liked your video maybe you can make a suggestion. I have a Hayward light model # SP-582-L and as I was changing the bulb, the tab welded to the fixture with 3 tiny spot welds fell off now I have nothing for the screw to hold fast to. I just want to replace the metal fixture where the bulb screws in or figure out a way to attach the tab again. I saw that to replace the entire light would cost up to several hundred dollars which is way too much.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@JesusLovesYou777_king If you would like to email your contact info and some pictures of your light l will be glad to help. My email is on my KZbin channel. Thanks for watching.

[@ScottJacobsRealtor]

Happy to have found your video. I have old Hayward SP580-B 300w 115v R40 bulb lights in SP-607 housings. Need to locate a replacement plastic inner ring that hooks to bottom of outer 10 screw ring. The bulbs went out some time ago but no sense buying bulbs unless I can find the additional parts. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@ScottJacobsRealtor If you email your contact info l will be glad to help. My email is on my KZbin channel. Thanks for watching.

[@ScottJacobsRealtor]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies sorry but I didn’t see an email address.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@ScottJacobsRealtor My email is in the about or more info section on my KZbin channel.

[@ScottJacobsRealtor]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies links to your website and Patreon but no email.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@ScottJacobsRealtor Hey Scott, my email is on my site. I receive emails everyday, sorry for the confusion. Try again l will be glad to help.

[@DouglasDix-b5h]

Best video of pool light 101-401

[@lizschoffstall4756]

Great job! Thank You!

[@zarmanmerzian600]

Very helpful but I want to ask you do I need to turn off the power 🙏

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@zarmanmerzian600 Yes, to be safe. Thanks for watching.

[@htran383]

Great video. Can you replace a Super Pro R40 400watt with an LED bulb or does the whole light fixture need to be replaced if you want LES? Thanks!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

There are LED bulbs that can replace an R40 bulb. It's important that you check the voltage of the light and make sure the bulb is designed for pool lights. Most are compatible with Hayward and Pentair.

[@babynieve9612]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies why does water go inside?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If the seal or gasket around the light is bad it can leak and water will get inside the light.

[@SalA-rt8re]

​@@babynieve9612what do u mean "why does water go inside?" Inside of what??

[@mickiquier4172]

Very interesting thanks I think I can do it myself!😊

[@realSamAndrew]

If you have the old style 500w screw in floodlight bulbs, can you simply replace the BULB ONLY with a lower wattage, same light output LED version? If not, why not? You can do this with every other screw in light socket in the house. Where before you used an incandescent 100w bulb, you can now use a 18w LED bulb with similar brightness.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Some bulbs are interchangeable, however it is important to know if you have 120V or 12V. You also need to know the brand and model light you have. You can then verify bulb replacement with the manufacture of your light. Thanks for watching.

[@AliAli-zc5vq]

Is this a hayward pool? Than you

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@AliAli-zc5vq The light in the video is a Hayward light. Thanks for watching.

[@AliAli-zc5vq]

Thank you 😊

[@verachuckdave]

Would this video tutorial apply to changing a Spa light as well ? When turning on my spa light power switch it immediately trips the GCFI breaker.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If your spa is attached to the pool then yes, if you have a portable spa then the process is usually different. Before changing the bulb make sure that the niche is dry and there is no water inside. When water gets inside the light niche it can cause the GFCI to trip.

[@johnnyboy8549]

I have a pool that was built in 1971. Did they use the same fixtures as the one in your video?....Must have been some changes/improvements?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Some of the old style bulbs are still available, however the light fixtures and housings have definitely changed. Thanks for watching.

[@johnnyboy8549]

Thank you for the quick reply. Do you sell those older bulbs? Hopefully the fixture/housing will be reusable.@@HallmarkPoolSupplies

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, if you would like to contact me l will be glad to help. I need more information on the type of light and bulb you have. My email is on my KZbin channel.

[@craigevans7386]

Hi mark thanks again for another good video. I have a silly question though.. when I take my light out of the hole and then replace, theres obviously gonna be water trapped behind the light unit. Is this ok? Just asking before I go ahead and commit to replacing my light bulb. Thanks again.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, water will be in the niche but you will open the light above the water to change the bulb.The housing where the bulb goes is dry.

[@craigevans7386]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Thank you!

[@Boua6006]

Hi Mark, what if pool light is miss whole light bracket and wires?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If you know the make and model of the light you may be able to replace the light with cord inside the existing niche. Thanks for watching.

[@paulasmithhart3130]

Morning, I have a Fiberglass pool (1984) I had electrician d/c the light and cut the light cord. Everything around the light fixture basically just broke apart. I want to completely cover the area where the light was. Is there a product out there that I can use to cover the hole where the light goes- and keep the water out? p. s. I love your channel!!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You can seal the light line and leave the light in place, it will look like a light but will no longer be a light. You can also contact your local pool contractor/company and the hole where the light was can be sealed, there are several different ways this can be done. Thanks for watching.

[@JPatzer2012]

Can the whole fixture be replaced with an exact same unit without draining the pool?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@JPatzer2012 To change out the whole fixture it’s best to lower the water below the light, unless you can seal the end of the cord. You want to keep the end of the cord dry. Lowering the water also makes it easier to change out. Thanks for watching.

[@cantweallgetalong]

I got an old Pentair 120v that got wet and rusted the contact parts for the bulb. I wonder what is the best way to clean up the minor rust, instead of buying a $400 replacement housing?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@cantweallgetalong Try using white vinegar or baking soda, using either or both will clean rust off of stainless steel. Thanks for watching.

[@cantweallgetalong]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies I forgot to mention that I'm reading a short with no bulb when checking the other end of the lamp cord at the junction box. This is what I gather is tripping my GFCI?. is that possiiby behind the accessible areas of the socket? So, if the contacts in the socket clean up, I should be able to read no short on the socket, or is likely still corroded and shorted inside the socket, but not accessible?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@cantweallgetalong Give it a try, anything is possible.

[@cantweallgetalong]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies Will do, but if it still reads a short, have you ever heard of a cheaper fix or replacement?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@cantweallgetalong No, if it does not work then you will have to replace. Good luck.

[@andrewvera3449]

I’m getting water behind the glass. I already replaced the gasket. Can I use a flex seal spray around the light can?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

No, if you already replaced the gasket I would check the lens for cracks and I would also make sure that you have a good tight seal. You want to have a tight seal but do not over tighten.

[@stevensuslick8950]

I have a light known as a sam 2 installed in 2000. No longer spinning color wheel. Not sure if 12 of 120. Also what would be my options for fixing it.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You need to determine if you are 12v or 120v. You can replace that light with an Intellibright or an Ameri Light, both by Pentair. Feel free to contact me if you need help.

[@stevensuslick8950]

@@HallmarkPoolSupplies is there any way to I'd before I remove light?

[@SparzWizard]

Should we turn off the switch from the circuit panel first before replacing the light bulb?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Lights in pools are GFCI protected and they are safe as long as you turn off the light switch, turning off the circuit breaker as well will be fine. Thanks for watching.

[@SalA-rt8re]

Don't worry electrocution is very slim as long as everything is sealed no bare wires exposed, this whole setup is very well water proof,I was once swimming in a jacuzzi while the light was still on & out like in this video it looked like a popped out eyeball & I was trying to reinsert the lighting into the housing but it wouldn't stay put, well I don't recommend doing n e of this,I'm just trying to say just with the light switch off is enough..

[@FrankGomez-lf7bt]

Thank you

[@PeterWise-v5d]

What if I do not have enough cable to pull the light all the way out of the water. Do I then have to lower the water lever enough to keep the connection out of the water?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, thanks for watching.

[@mistyroberson423]

Thank you for making this video for us electronically challenged ladies. I bought a ColorSplash LXG-W (24 watt; 120V RGB-W) to replace my WPHV500WS 00 WATTS 500 VOLTS 120 LAMP TYPE R40 FLOOD MAXIMUM LAMP WATTS 500 Jandy bulb. It is not fitting perfectly. I took the old bulb to the store and they said it should fit. What are your thoughts? Thank you in advance.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You need to confirm that you have the right bulb, if it does not fit properly you may have the wrong bulb. If your local pool store can not help, you can check with the manufacturer so that you get the right bulb. Thanks for watching.

[@Bvots]

What kind of screw for the trim ? The last part?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If you are referring to the pilot screw the link is in the description, it will be the last part on the list. If you have a different light or have any questions feel free to contact me I will be glad to help.

[@AeroElectro]

So there is always water seeping through the niche and into soil? There is no gasket between the niche and the housing so it's always flooded. And the cable hole in the niche isn't sealed so water just flows out all the time. Is that right?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

The niche will always have water in it, the light line that the cord goes through will also have water in it. If the light line is broke or cracked, then you will have a leak. I did make a video on this, titled how to find a leak like a pro part 2 (structural leaks). Thanks for watching.

[@byronratliff2030]

You are awesome. Great information!!!!

[@831CROW]

Awesome

[@LarryCarroll3]

The metal collar around my pool light carries the engraved warning "Risk of electrical shock". How real is that risk?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

As long as your light is off you will be fine. Thanks for watching.

[@charlieruns7953]

I may have missed it, but I didn't hear you say to turn off the circuit breaker before you begin.

[@jhonb6768]

Thanks, but you should mention on some series like the SP508, the gasket has to go on one way and you can't reverse it. Ask me how I know... 😳😳

[@marihoneey]

Do I need to cut power? I am so afraid to get electrocuted!

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Yes, turn the power off.

[@Sterk03]

Yes how do you do that in the water itsnot that easy as it wants to float and pull to the top, can you show how you handle that as its not easy when you do it once in 8 years??? Thanks

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

@@Sterk03 It’s actually not that difficult to do. If need be you can get in the pool with a mask and that will help. Thanks for watching.

[@rachelburton8708]

The glass cover came off of my light so now the bulb is exposed to the water. This has to pose an electrical shock hazard right? How do I fix this?

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

You need to put your lens cover on, the bulb should be completely dry. You can not operate the light the way it is now. Make sure that the light is sealed before using.Thanks for watching.

[@AMate-ir8cd]

Thank you so much! First time in ground pool owners and my husband was about to drain the pool to change the light. 😅🫣 He also would have turned the light on before reinstalling it. Just saved us a lot of time and money!!! Thank you again!

[@Kainoa511]

Looks easy in your situation as a DEMO. But when you trying to do this when the water is freezing and lying on the pool deck is a complete different BEAST! Fine removing the light harness when water is very cold. But when trying to attach and screw in the light at the 12 o clock position when water is freezing is a Devils Nightmare! Show us a video on how to do this!!!!!

[@chrisbarber6876]

Wait till summer.

[@kierabops]

My cord isn't long enough to reach the pool deck. What can I do? The light is burnt out.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

If the cord is to short you may have to lower the water level in the pool so you can get to it.

[@robertm8518]

That’s only if you have that type of light! Mine has multiple screws all around it….

[@SalA-rt8re]

I think he should have commented on the halogen bulbs if accidentally touching the bulb with ur fingers would only require wiping it with a napkin dampened with rubbing alcohol to remove any of the oils left from our fingers, that also works when changing out ur vehicles headlights..

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

I did mention this in the video, thanks for watching.

[@coleytoons]

Ok so I wasn't wrong when I sarcastically asked my friend's cousin "Who the "genius" was that cut the cord instead of just taking the light cover off to replace the bulb?" This chick said "My boyfriend told me that's the only way to replace the light" I asked her if it was the light or the bulb that he was talking about and she said "They are the same thing!". I asked her if thats what her boyfriend told her? She said "He knows what hes talking about he is a veterinarian they are generally not idiots". I'm sure you are now thinking just based off of what she said that this is going to cost a lot more than the price of a bulb. Theres also a leak in the pool I think its because it was left empty for a few years (we live in Las Vegas, NV) and she decided to just fill it with water and then call a pool company to do the weekly maintenance/service on it. She's trying to sell the house asking for way too much considering the issues with the pool.

[@salvadornodal9957]

Thanks to showing how to replacement the light, how much cost to replace this light can I get a phone number to call

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

Our phone number is on our website www.hallmarkpoolsupplies.com

[@muthuTamillan]

very nice muthu tamillan KZbin channel

[@wwfera00]

Unfortunately I had to drain the water. The screw was started to strip when trying to remove it 🙃

[@greg4673]

Loved how you edited placing the clamping ring/light fixture/trim ring assembly! I've spent 20 minutes far too many times trying to line all that crap up while gingerly balancing a screw/nut combo!! Hayward.....hate these Archaic designs, tough to work on and only adequately reliable. As fast as I can convince people to switch to LED, I do it! Good RIDDANCE TO THIS SILLY INFERIOR DESIGN!

[@mitchplaysriffs]

Sketchiest product category ever. A wired, electric product, underwater.

[@billimbriale4222]

Millions in use. Relax.

[@fernanddubois1792]

@@billimbriale4222 Also they are fed via a GFCI circuit any current leak will will trip it

[@黄绍洋]

Why not use LED pool lights? This is easy to install, and more beautiful power saving

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

LED lights are nice, if you are looking for LED contact me I will be glad to help.

[@chenwerner3474]

Hello,we are professional LED pool lights manufacturer,and we can supply this products to you with good quality and good price🎉🎉🎉

[@kaneaikua955]

My post may get removed but I have of to comment, I hope people will read this and pass it on. Please do not take what is being presented in this video as safe professional electrical advice because it’s not. I don’t know about the products that may be advertised here that’s not my point, Just sound common sense and safety to the public, Never enter a pool full of water or any water for that matter to repair replace any electrical device A/C or D/C. You may think of D/C low voltage like flashlight batteries, yes low voltage that is high enough could. What I am saying is , 1. AS A LAYMAN NEVER CHANGE OUT ANY ELECTRICAL LIGHT, LIGHT FIXTURE OR DEVICE NEAR OR AROUND WATER AND NEVER ALONE UNTIL SAFTEY MEASURES ARE TAKEN. 2. I WANT TO STATE CLEARLY THAT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU FIND QUALIFIED , CERTIFIED, PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CHANGING OUT A SIMPLE LAMP OR ANY DEVISE IN OR AROUND YOUR IMMEDIATE POOL AREA. 3. TURN OFF ALL POOL EQUIPMENT TO POOL SERVICE , THIS IS MY POINT OF MY POSTING AND I KNOW ITS TAKEN A MINUTE TO GET HERE, I WANTED TO GET YOUR ATTENTION AND USING ALL. CAPS. FOR THAT REASON. 4. It’s never that easy once you’ve removed the light niche cover it’s putting the screw back into the threaded hole to fasten it back to the pool light niche, the water is always agitated as you work from above or below the water level and the buoyancy of the deep end of an ingrown pool, These lights are factory sealed where the cord enters the light niche in the pool all the way to the very end where it is connected to the electrical source, it’s at this connection that creates the safety sits, It’s located a min of 5.0 from the waters edge and a min of 18” above pool water level in what’s referred to as a water and weather resistant J-Box or making connections safe and dry , the elevation keeps the pool water level from rising high enough to reach the light connection. I didn’t want to get into much detail about electricity but more about how something as simple as changing a light bulb could be very hazardous because if you are changing a pool or spa light out there is no where to run to or even walk away from , I will close with this because electricity will never deny you it doesn’t discriminate it doesn’t know who’s working on it because the electricity in homes , apt , in the US and abroad will hold on to you until you cannot breathe, and will immediately freeze you from doing anything but wait until some one tries to touch or move you , unless it’s done quickly your chances of being held in place while changing out a light in a pool of water would make it that much difficult to pull you from safety, There may be those that say yea, I’ve done it before and nothing happened, I’m glad that was the case , There is more to say but if I at least got your attention , please speak with a qualified electrician (pool) and ask him questions regarding my response. I think I made my point and nothing about the product being advertised here . Mainly a educational but mostly about be safe . Thanks for reading. I didn’t edit this so I hope it reads okay.

[@HallmarkPoolSupplies]

First of all, all swimming pool lights are GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected. These lights are 100% safe even when the power is on, when working on a light, turning off the power and opening the light above water you will be safe. For an example, if water gets into the light and you are swimming in the pool the power will shut off instantly. GFCI’s have saved thousands of lives and this is why lights in swimming pools are GFCI protected by code. I appreciate your comments and opinion and thanks for watching.

[@chrisbarber6876]

It would’ve been a lot easier to just say turn off the circuit breaker before you begin.