Hayward ColorLogic LED Pool Light Repair

[@EverettSmith-bx3nh]

Wow, I even ordered a new, and expensive light to replace the one that had been intermittently flashing, going off, randomly on and off, then totally off. It wouldn't change when I powered on/off, and then simply died. I only had it about two and half years. I pulled the old one out and set it on the deck, then took a few days to contemplate getting started on a PITA to snake the new one in, redo the wiring etc. Right before I started, I tried one more time to see if it would come on, and it did, and it worked perfectly. So then I looked again online to see if I could find info on this and found your video. I have a different model, different size, but basically the same thing. I took the back off an saw where there was just a little bit of space on one side, as if the glass were just slightly warped. I silicon sealed it using aquarium safe sealant, in the glass to bezzle that covers the the electronics, then I sealed the rubber gasket, then I sealed again where the big glass cover goes over it, tightened itall back up and it's sitting in the sun on the deck now curing. But, It's working again! I'll send the expensive amazon light back as it's still boxed up. $5 sealant vs $800 plus for a new light before labor! So much thanks to you.

[@tb0256]

I took my light off several months ago and I'm now ready to attach the light back on to the pool PVC housing. Question: I'm not seeing a gasket that seals the light fixture to the PVC housing to keep water sealed-out between the two when attached. Do you know if one is required or do you have a gasket between your pool housing and light assembly? Hopefully you're still out there in KZbin land :).

[@corvetteshorts4670]

Weird, we both must've seen that post at the same time!!! My one light was acting up, I randomly found that post in the reviews while thinking "If I can repair an amp or ECU, I can resolder whatever is jacked up in here". THANK YOU for getting to this early and making a video!!!!! You must not have kids hahaha.

[@sahrens1]

yep...2 kids.. they just thought I should buy a new one...

[@denaelliott]

“If you don’t have slack, question the intelligence of the installer.” 😂

[@waynemichaelian4669]

Thank you so much for sharing. I followed this video and it worked flawlessly for me. You just save me $1000.

[@sahrens1]

Glad it helped.

[@pedrotorrado7503]

Thank you for the advice mine turn on again you save me a lot of money

[@rushwilliams2152]

Found this video just in time. My Colorlogic 4.0 light trips the GFCI (after flickering on for a split second). I was going to crack it open and see if I could detect a leak. Sounds like I'm having the same problem. Going to try this fix first before I drop $800+ for a replacement.

[@pedrotorrado7503]

Did you fix it

[@ajgab63]

Thanks for saving me $$$$$. Had the same problem in a salt pool, dried it out sealed it and we are good to go.

[@jase1125]

Now $1600 at my local pool company.

[@PaulaLudwig-v8e]

Where do you find a replacement light like this? Everyone light I find has a cone shaped back and ours is think like what is shown in the video.

[@ccastrojr]

Awesome work Sean. I followed along with what you did and unfortunately it didn't work. I checked voltages to the light and we're at 120V. Took it out and found condensation under the clear dome. What I also noted that one of the traces (right where that little bar code sticker is) was blown out. It's not making the connection. I'm planning on soldering wire in its place and then potting it. Then rebuild and seal as you showed. I plan to test it in a bucket of water before committing to installing it back in the pool. Just a few hours and see if it sealed up. Any thoughts?

[@sahrens1]

That's what I would do.

[@JOSELOPEZ-bq3us]

You just save me a lot of $$$... Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!

[@Berion189]

So water inside the unit prevents it from working but not necessarily ruin it permanently? I ask because my LPCCUN11100 stopped working and I pulled it out to dry. I turned it on while it was out and it was working. I put it back in the pool and it stopped working. I'm assuming water got in and stopped it from working.

[@sahrens1]

Yes. Condensation gets on electronics. Causes breaker to trip.

[@lonniehardy3985]

trying to figure out how to replace the LED multi-color with a simple incandescent color flood light -- not done yet

[@lonniehardy3985]

I was hoping this was instruction on how to repair the LED circuit board -- no such luck

[@bcidernable]

Thanks for sharing this. I have the same light, about the same age, and same symptoms. Seems this was published 2 years ago. How is it holding up? Have you had to repeat the process at all? Would you still recommend Gorilla Glue, or another less adhesive allowing for easier future maintenance? Thanks.

[@sahrens1]

Sorry I missed this.. It worked for another 2 years.

[@marlacriss4264]

These lights suck! Mine went out in 2 years. They replaced for free. Put another one in. Went out in a year. Ridiculous!

[@sahrens1]

Agree and on godly expensive.

[@robertlarosee8648]

Same here.I paid around 2000.00 for about 200 hours of light.2 lights in 4 years but pool only open 4 months tops a year.They claim 50,000 hours(in their dreams).I called customer service and the help they want to give me is where to buy another one.

[@howardkasanoff5101]

Great video. I have exact same issues. What are your thoughts on putting some of the silicon sealant around the rubber grommet on the back side where the wires come in too? Thinking could be water leaking through that. wondering if that sealant would hold up well when exposed on one side in water.

[@sahrens1]

That is a special type of cable. That rubber grommet and cable, if you touch it is oily and is designed to withstand chlorine. I don't think it would hold. Further, the introduction of other chemicals could have an adverse reaction. I don't think that's what's happening. I think its the heating/cooling of the pool that is creating condensation. If there was a leak, the light would be completely full of water. I think its condensation shorting it out. thanks for the comment.

[@sarkar6494]

Can you please let us know what was the problem?

[@sahrens1]

Sarkar Sahib water in light. Seal failure

[@sarkar6494]

Thanks for the response- mine went dead and going to do the same what you did. Good info

[@leoma9797]

Is anyone here has blinking pool light same model as the video, just didnt stay lit, it can change color by turning off on the control.

[@mr.bluebird9683]

great video.. thank you. anyone know of a replacement grommet that will work? also have salt pool.

[@sahrens1]

Thanks. Search "Seal" not grommet. You will need the exact diameter and width of this. Not sure if you can find it. Maybe here: www.aceseal.com/neoprene-chloroprene-o-rings-gaskets-seals

[@conqueringlion420]

Thx lip smacker 🧚‍♀️

[@GRJCLyon]

Great video. I'm getting a new pool right now and I am getting one of these lights. We're at the stage of filling the pool before the backfill is done. The light is wired but wasn't installed into the housing yet. We were told to fill the pool. However, the seal tight conduit that they ran will fill up with water. Electricity and water don't mix. I shut the water off filling the pool. The pool company AND the electrician tells me this is fine. Any thoughts?

[@sahrens1]

All good this is a water tight seal from the cable to the light housing. The cable should never be cut. The main thing is the protective rubber tubing around the wires. Keep on filling.. Enjoy the new pool! the water will not exceed the height of the pool. The electrical box should be on conduit that is raised 1-2' above water line.

[@GRJCLyon]

@@sahrens1 You are correct. The electrical box is mounted much higher. I know water is self leveling but I was concerned with the wiring being submerged in water all the time. They used a seal tite conduit which I thought was used to keep water out not keep it in. I do see the light and cable are water sealed to the control panel so yes, you are correct there as well. My thing was I'm filling my pool and I'm wondering how the conduit was going to be able to keep the water out. In looking further it's called Wet Niche conduit. The water apparently is supposed to be in there. I didn't know this. I've always been taught water and electric don't mix so this had me baffled. Thank you for the clarification. I appreciate it.

[@joshmanor9970]

check out this video about the pool light niche's. I realize you "new pool" is now atleast a year old by your post date, but hopefully they installed that flexible conduit piece to accommodate for the ground settling through out the years and cracking/breaking the back of the niche. I have no idea if mine has it or not, but I hope so...lol. Just found this video very informative and made me really think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aamooKSNd5VkqMU

[@jameerodriguez5074]

My light just tripped my GFCI for the 1st time the other night & now the light is very dim & barely visible when powered on. Can anybody chime in to whether I need a full replacement or I can try this DIY, myself? I really don't want to drop $950 on a light that I barely use. Great video!

[@sahrens1]

Sounds like transformer or rectifier may be bad..i still would pull the light and lay it in sun all day..retest..maybe water is shorting it?

[@deyalirodriguez475]

Did you solve this issue? Mine is doing the same.

[@miguelsanchez4052]

I have the same problem but with a Pentair led light. I replaced a couple of big cilindrical capacitors and it worked again.

[@oj4253]

I have the same problem. How did you guys take the like apart? How did you open it. I have a lpcus11050.

[@sahrens1]

No ideas. I describe in detail how take the light apart in the video. Best wishes for your project.

[@oj4253]

@@sahrens1 I have a harward with no screws. I have to twist but it really tight I might have to use a heat gun.

[@sahrens1]

@@oj4253 This seems like a different model. This repair is not for that light. They may have made the light so it cannot be repaired. You might consider leaving it out in the sun to see if the water is shorting it.

[@Mongo63366]

I had the same issue where it would kick out the GFCI when I turned on the light. I followed the instructions and there was moisture on the inside part of the light. Had it out in the sun all morning and went out at lunchtime to try it out. Kicked on the light and a large spark and pop and something blew out on the circuit board. I am completely bummed right now. Went back to the control panel and the GFCI is not tripped and I smelled a little burnt smell. Not sure if it did something to the relay for the lights. I will have to dig into that another day. Anyone ever come up with a good replacement? Any advice would be appreciated.

[@sahrens1]

There are no cheap options. If you have an electronics repair facility, they may be able to replace the part that shorted (many of the parts are off-board). However, more than likely, the light should be replaced.

[@AdrianSanchez-wo7kf]

Can I do this without emptying my pool?

[@sahrens1]

yep.. as long as the cable is not too short.