How to replace your Pool Light to LED- DIY Upgrade to Save Money

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How to open and swap bulb inside your pool light for an LED one.
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[@lees5402]

Bless you for posting this. We had to change a bulb in the pool light in 104F in the shade so 120F+ in full sun in Phoenix AZ in June. (House sale). We watched at least 3 videos this was the only one that was specific from start to finish. We had put the rubber gasket around the metal instead of the glass, probably heat stroke lol. Then your video showed up recommended and we got it done! You saved us. Thanks!

[@fixitwithjake]

What a nice comment! Makes all the hard work filming/editing worth it! Glad it helped!

[@mikeyincalif]

I added an led color changing light to my pool like yours. My main problem was , water kept leaking into housing. I was searching KZbin to find out solutions. I just happened to see your video again on the led you installed… to my surprise,and to my stupidity, lol, when I saw you take apart your housing , I realized that what I was doing , was fitting gasket around both glass and housing . Stupid me…..Dah !! You solved my problem buddy without even intending… Thanks so much for your video. Thank You!

[@fixitwithjake]

Oh shoot, sorry dude. Glad the video helped. Gasket does feel a bit weird the way it is, but probably super thick bc of how hard the housing crushes down on it. Enjoy your new LED!

[@caraudiotec]

Good video, Here is my TIP - Set the housing on the old gasket when reassembling, it will offset the center from the convex glass and allow it to sit flat and stable.

[@fixitwithjake]

That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@LARRYCRILLEY]

This was an excellent how to! You explained everything perfectly, your advice is outstanding and safety measures spot on. I will be switching bulbs shortly. Thanks for the professionalism!

[@fixitwithjake]

This makes me happy. Let us know you have any questions. It is so nice to have the pool light on every night of the year now!

[@ge2660]

Your video made the spa light change so easy and it looks great so I changed my pool light also. I never skip steps…and I take pix of everything, it makes it so easy to put back together again. 18 year old pool and the model number etc stickers were still on and I took pix of them for future info. Thanks for all your time and effort. Really appreciate you!!

[@fixitwithjake]

Thanks GE. Comments like this make all the work filming while fixing worth it! Enjoy your new LED lights :)

[@jjoser62]

Simple and safe ! Great job!👏👏

[@fixitwithjake]

Appreciate that!

[@Paul-jp8zz]

nice video. technically you're supposed to replace the tension ring any time you do this work as well.

[@magiccarpetrideproductions7686]

Jake, can't thank you enough for this video! Perfectly explained, and loved the reviews on the next video and purchased the one you installed. Looks amazing and the job took less than 20 minutes to complete. No way I could have done it correctly without the helpful video.

[@fixitwithjake]

Great to hear. Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy!

[@hiren4uall]

Thanks Jake for this video - it inspired me to replace my pool light and I am super happy about it. I struggled in putting the light fixture back - I could not quite figure out how to clip it in place in the bottom (6:28 in your video). Can you please share some additional instructions on how to do that? I would like to replace one more bulb in the pool and I want to do it the right way. For the first one, I think I just screwed on the top and I am not sure if I did the bottom clip part quite right. I want to go back and fix that as well.

[@fixitwithjake]

Nice job! Yes, it takes some feeling around to get the clip on the bottom to fall into place. I had that issue too. So there’s a small clip at the bottom of the light that needs to be slid into place, then push the light in fully and use the screw to hold it in place at the 12 o clock position. Sometimes the builder installs the niche a little crooked and maybe the clip and screw are not exactly 12 o clock and level so that could be why….

[@hiren4uall]

@@fixitwithjake Thank you for a prompt response and sharing your insights. I could finally take care of it and replace one more bulb. In my case, there was a sticker that incorrectly marked top screw and that created the confusion. I ignore that sticker and everything then made sense. Hope it helps others.

[@genevievevalle3286]

Thank you for doing this video. To think my pool place sells the LED for 600.00 plus replace everything 1000.00 i couldn't believe that they were going to take a lady for that money. So thank you 😊

[@fixitwithjake]

Very welcome. My goal for most of these videos is to save people money. Let is know how it goes or if you run into any questions. It is basically a light bulb swap with a big rubber seal to replace to keep it water tight. And make sure the power is off.

[@josemoreno3334]

Looks easy todo, Thanks.

[@fixitwithjake]

Let us all know how it goes, and if you have any tips to make it easier for the next person

[@ruthlessluder]

4:40, I find it easier to flip it cone side up when installing initially until you tighten the screw a bit then you can flip it over. Also good to point out that the TOP mark of the niche should be aligned with the mounting screw. I made that mistake and had to re-do it later.

[@fixitwithjake]

Very good points. I will assemble the other direction next time so I dont have to use the towel to support the glass. Thanks for the tips!

[@sweetfire542garcia2]

Thank you for explaining everything so well

[@fixitwithjake]

Thanks. Never perfect but my honest take on things.

[@fuzzresponder2225]

Nice and thanks for sharing, One Question are these bulbs for a straight 120 volts connection or do they run via a transformer (12V) for safety? As both of my lights run thought transformers.

[@fixitwithjake]

The ones in the video are straight 120 V. Around 2018 I would say in onwards people started switching over to the transformer and lower voltage systems as they hit the market and because they are a little bit safer. If you have the transformer version, you’ll just need to look for 12v lightbulbs instead of 120v. Also check that your transformer is performing OK. Which I have another video on how to check that when I talk about replacing led light drivers.

[@fuzzresponder2225]

@@fixitwithjake Thank you so much will check then out!

[@jackiey2232]

Awesome video, learned a lot from you. Do you have any suggestions on what type of lights that’s compatible with J&J LPL-R2CW-12 1.5” nicheless LED lights? 10 of our 14 lights stopped working right after warranty expired. Thanks in advance!

[@fixitwithjake]

Gosh, that’s a tough one. I can see why the manufacturers made them small and why the pool builders started to use them. But we have quickly learned that LED lights do not reach their lifespan as advertised. They need active cooling with an electric fan or something to make them stay cool to last long. So the small little niches in the pool Are full of heat and do not dissipate. Therefore, these led lights burn out so quickly. Unfortunately, there are no different style to replace these that make it better. I would try to find a “contractor pack” that includes manyincludes quantity to reduce the price. And then it would only run these as needed versus running them every night like I do. Not a lot of help but that’s just my brain 🧠 is thinking. By the way, the manufacturer says they have a 50,000 hour lifespan. That is 2,000 days straight or 5.7 years is non stop use.

[@annasavoia6627]

Are the led bulbs compatible with all the fixtures? Thank you. I'd like to replace mine.

[@johnmontoya1474]

Great video and explained each step. Thank you

[@azoneelectrician3178]

Thank you! If I were to change 2 bulbs, would they cycle the same colors?

[@fixitwithjake]

Yes. You can sync them up by the number of times you cycled the power on and off so they respond together.

[@martinmelhus7324]

How to was helpful and well made. But the best part is the links provided in the description. They worked great, and saved me a lot of time looking at choices and optimizing what I purchase. Thanks, Jake.

[@dondodson6629]

This was a very informative video. I have a Jandy 500W 120V white incandescent and want to swap out the bulb for an LED. A pool company says I need a new LED light fixture and not just a bulb swap. Sounds a bit fishy to me. Cant seem to run down a definitive answer. Do you have any input to add that might clarify? Thanks, Don

[@fixitwithjake]

Page 8 of this Jandy incandescent light shows it looks just like this video. Wouldn't be a huge deal to buy a bulb and seal and do the project and when you get the light out realize it either works or it doesn't and put it back in place. Replace the seal even if you dont replace the bulb. But, from the looks of it, Jandy lights are very similar to the pentair in the video if it is an old incandescent bulb like the video. www.jandy.com/-/media/zodiac/global/downloads/h/h0312300.pdf?force=1

[@dondodson6629]

@@fixitwithjake I appreciate your advice!

[@rayray15307]

J&J make a led replacement and so does hayward

[@misteraon]

I don’t even have a pool...why am I watching this??? 🤣 Thanks KZbin algorithm! Cool anyways.

[@fixitwithjake]

Hah, I am guilty of that too. thanks for stopping by.

[@misteraon]

@@fixitwithjake no problem...guess I have a curiosity of how things are done even if I don’t have the immediate need to accomplish that task.

[@brentwilliams3396]

Jake a great video, a question, on your spa light it looks like the light changes colors. Is that a separate remote?, does the pool remote work the spa or does your Pentair system change it?

[@fixitwithjake]

Thanks. Nothing special is required. Just cycle your power button or stitch and it will flip to the new color. It will also hold your last selected color each time. Simple stupid and helpful. There’s a link to these bulbs in the video description.

[@erwinbordallo]

When converting from halogen to LED, is a transformer needed in the Junction box?

[@realSamAndrew]

What kind of finish is that on your pool surfaces? It looks really fancy. Is it expensive? What do you think would be the average cost?

[@fixitwithjake]

It came with the house. It’s called Pebbletech and it’s Tahoe color I believe. Not sure on pricing.

[@craigbell341]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@fixitwithjake]

Welcome!

[@lindan8918]

Can any incandescent pool fixture be replaced with a LED light bulb?

[@fixitwithjake]

Yes. But make sure to figure out if it’s 120v or 12v bulb. If you have a fiber optic system that’s a little harder. Fiber optics systems have one super strong bulb that carries the light through glass fibers Around the circle the pool

[@rugbyasu]

Hi @Jake first great video and second looking for your video on color LED for the pool, thanks!

[@fixitwithjake]

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[@atlsoutherndog]

Hi Jake, your video was excellent. I am following your lead on the bulb replacement. I just ordered the Yu Meil "LED Pool Lights for In-ground Pool 120V 45W Blue Pool Light Bulb Replacement for Pentair Hayward Pool Light Fixture" since your review of Yu Meil was your preference. But my question has to do with the spa/jacuzzi light. The spa has a much smaller housing. So do you think the same bulb (Yu Miel) or multi-colored one you had for your spa, will fit in the much smaller housing? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks again for the great video. Please keep them coming.

[@fixitwithjake]

Hi Mike. Goad u found it helpful. My spa light is the same size as my pool. But I understand some builders use smaller ones. I’d start with the pool light first. Once u get that one done you’ll know more since You have done it. Then you can pull the housing on the spa, float it to the top and check the model and bulb number. It’s likely a smaller bulb then the ones recommended in my video. But I bet there if an LED version of it available. Let us know how it goes bc your project will likely help other people that also watch this video.

[@JessicaPaxman]

new home and it came with pool but there is water that leaked inside my pentair incandescent housing. is there anything else I should do?

[@fixitwithjake]

The rubber gasket seal probably just leaked overtime as it got old and brittle. Do you like the video and turn off the power and bring the house up to the top on a towel and open it up and assess what the rubber gasket looks like. You’ll also have to assess how bad the corrosion is on the housing. If it’s been sitting like that for a long time, it’s probably corroded inside and needs to be replaced. If you need to replace the pool light fixture itself, I have another video on that here or you can hire someone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaHMmnmAhbmoiJYsi=NjOTyiPdhtpXIPZq

[@tomsteffy4130]

If incorrectly put together and some water seeps into the housing when replacing back into the pool is there a electric shock danger if going into the water?

[@fixitwithjake]

You should have a GFCI connected to the pool light. Required by code. Check for one and test that it works by pressing the button on it. That will trigger if water were to seep in.

[@YeepLife]

I also have light for my spa. Will this light be to bright for it? If so, is there a matching bulb for the spa? Can they sync with bulb in pool?

[@fixitwithjake]

I don’t think I’ll be too bright for it. I use the same one for my pool in my spot and it was fine. Usually the lights just came across and run into a step right away so there’s not as much space for the light to fan out. If you have both the pool and the spa on the same color or settings depending with Bobby choose they will turn back on and the exact same color in settings that you had last time. So just save them by setting them both up independently and then when you turn on both they will be together. With that said if you’re doing color fades then I don’t think you could get those two sink but if you want Beau to be blue or boat to be creating our boat to be white that’s no problem

[@Ruslanalm]

Question, is this bulb still working? Some people complained that its made of cheap material and fan is not reliable. Thanks!

[@fixitwithjake]

The bulb is still working perfectly. It goes on every night there’s two of them in my pool. No issues. If you look at my other video I Test to review different bulbs including sun that have a heat sink with no moving fan. Take a look if you get time. Thanks for the comment.

[@snaqvi2399]

I had two, both broke. The plastic cracked it now crackles when turned on. The second bulb detached itself from the part that screws in. What a mess. Didn't last longer than 2 months. Im in New York.

[@fixitwithjake]

Dang! Sorry to hear that! All 3 of my bulbs are going strong. My water temp was 92F in the pool. If you’re in NY, I’m wondering if the housing froze in the winter or some other influence caused issues? They’re basically just a big led light bulb inside a glass/metal housing.

[@cwcwcwcwyyy]

If the cord isn’t long enough to pull the light out of the water, what should you do?

[@fixitwithjake]

That’s a lot more complex. Check and make sure that is in fact the case. They should have left plenty. It might just wound up inside and caught on something.

[@charlieyongue4134]

What about the water getting into the light cavity? how do you get it out when you put the light back in?

[@fixitwithjake]

Light cavity is designed to be part of the pool. Water sits in there at all times. The electrical conduit is mounted above water line so the pool water doesn't travel through it and out of the pool. The light is basically a big water proof capsule that sits in that water-filled cavity.

[@unitedwestand5602]

@@fixitwithjake but where the cable comes through the light cavity, wouldn’t it be possible to leak? Or your cable runs up the plaster above water line then through the wall?

[@mikeyincalif]

Hello; great video, only question I have, is, does the voltage coming to the pool matter with what light I select ?

[@fixitwithjake]

Yes it does. Most pools 3 years or older are prob 120v and 3 years or newer good change they are low voltage. Mine was 120v and you can read that on the bulb when you pull it out. Either way there are led bulb replacements for both options online.

[@raydelpino2906]

Hi... Great video! I was wondering if the LED Bulb lasted a few seasons? Can you please let me know? I actually ordered the same replacement LED light and was wondering if you were happy with how long it lasted? Thank you!

[@fixitwithjake]

My led bulbs (2 of them) run every night. No issues this far! If it fails I will let people know so we can estimate their lifespan based on hours of use.

[@rickchapman4240]

My pool lite has water in it, would I be able to pull, replace the gasket, and an led bulb, instead of replacing the whole lite? Thanks, great video!!

[@fixitwithjake]

Hi Rick, that would depend on How long you’ve had water intrusion in your housing. If it’s been a really long time it may be rusted inside. But it’s definitely worth a shot because a new bulb is not that expensive and the gasket is cheap too. So I would start there and if it doesn’t work then you know step two is replacing the housing. But you’ll be a lot less invested at least attempting a bulb and gasket change first. When you open up the old housing make sure that you sit out in the sun for a day or two and get every last drop of water out of it before putting it back together.

[@rickchapman4240]

@@fixitwithjake thanks 👍👍

[@teribossdk]

Hi there, i have a Pentair pool system, and recently the pools lights have stopped working. When I turn on the lights, they just turn on for 2 seconds and they turn off. I tried resetting the breaker switch but no luck.

[@fixitwithjake]

Hi Teri, I’m happy to help ya. Sounds like a transformer issue. But I’ll need to know a bit more about your particular setup to guide u on what to troubleshoot and replace. I have some new pool light videos coming out soon. Feel free to email me some photos of your setup [e-mail]

[@Fred_Durst1]

Jake, I'm interested in your bulb review video - do you still plan on doing that review video? thanks

[@fixitwithjake]

Yes. I will try to get it done in the next few days for ya. It is already filmed, just need to edit it.

[@fixitwithjake]

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[@ricknahmias2038]

Hi - I have a Jandy light in a new pool and am finding it WAY too bright - they have poor support and little inf online about lighting fixes. Do you know if can I simply switch it out to an LED or what other options are there to tone it down/add color ?, Also, do you know if the LIFX LED bulbs work in pool housings? thanks much

[@fixitwithjake]

I’ve never worked with Jandy products but all the pool companies seem to have limited Info online and want you to use their pool dealers. I’d look up the light model and google the manual for it and see what the specs are and what they say about bulb replacements. If you write the model here I can look it up for ya. We need to see what types of bulbs it uses and wattage.

[@ricknahmias2038]

@@fixitwithjake thanks much - will take a look and lt you know

[@caMpBeIIA]

Jake, what new bulb did you use and where did you purchase it, please?

[@caMpBeIIA]

NM Jake , I found everything I needed in your description 🙃

[@fixitwithjake]

@@caMpBeIIA no problem. I was about to look it up for ya

[@gargonza]

Can yoiu send me links for buying the LED B. and the gaskets please?

[@fixitwithjake]

Links for all of these are in the video description at the bottom of the video :)

[@morocknroll1007]

Great video! I like your pool surface, what do you call that?

[@fixitwithjake]

Thanks. It is Tahoe Blue by Pebble Tech I believe. Previous home owners picked it out.

[@dn1969]

do you have to convert from 120v to lower voltage?

[@fixitwithjake]

No. In my case my bulb is 120 V and the outlet is 120 V. The other style that you may see in a pool is a 12 V system. In that case the transformer is installed near the pool equipment and it switches the voltage from 120 V down to 12 V and sends a wire over to the pool light. And those cases you would use a 12 V pool bulb respectively. But replacing the bulb is the exact same concept. I hope this helps.

[@dn1969]

@@fixitwithjake Thanks Jake. Currently, I have the same housing and light bulb with 120V. If i was to purchase the exactly light bulb you are using..I can just replace them without converting to 12v? Thanks again

[@fixitwithjake]

Yes. Correct.

[@fixitwithjake]

Yes correct.

[@dn1969]

Thanks Jake!

[@HeyStripes]

I have two bulbs in my pool. The left one does not come on at all. The right on turns on a single red LED only. Do you think it’s a bulb issue or electrical issue? (Best guess)

[@fixitwithjake]

My best guess is a bulb issue.

[@HeyStripes]

@@fixitwithjake that’s what I’m thinking to. Are the bulbs typically wired in series or parallel? It seems odd that both bulbs are acting up

[@fixitwithjake]

@HeyStripes secure the power by turning off the breaker. Remove one of the housings and put it on the side of the pool. Figure out what model number you’re dealing with for the housing. Order a new gasket. Open it up and put in a two dollar lightbulb or just steal one from your house. If the basic 120 V lightbulb works and that’s the system that you have then there’s nothing wrong with your housing or your electrical supply. If the lightbulb doesn’t work double check that you have 120V system and not a 12V system. Use a $10 multimeter.

[@HeyStripes]

@@fixitwithjake awesome. Thanks for the tip. I just looked at the lights and they are a much smaller size than in this video. The bulb is only about 3” wide

[@HeyStripes]

@@fixitwithjake also…dumb question time: with both of my bulbs not turning on, is there such a thing as a waterproof voltage tester? Just to be sure the power is truly off. (Some of the breakers in my house are not yet labeled so it’s a bit of a guessing game which is bad when mixed with pools haha)

[@lejardinfairyetsy1315]

Hi Jake, Thank you for posting the video! Did you ever change your spa light to match the LED pool light? If so, which spa light did you go with?

[@fixitwithjake]

Actually, I went with the LED color changing bulb in the hot tub for a mood effect at night. It is in the link of the description. It comes with a remote or can be controlled by turning off and on the light button to change the colors.

[@fixitwithjake]

If I wanted normal white colors I would install this on the spa www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C7L31K8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=jprupas20-20&linkId=feb997a4daf061b045267eae9bc43a8c&language=en_US

[@lejardinfairyetsy1315]

@@fixitwithjake fantastic! Thank you so much! I wish it could be hooked up to my aqua link system.

[@letsgosteelers68]

Can you revert back to this style of light from a Hayward Color Logic?

[@fixitwithjake]

I just looked it up. I think you would need to swap out the entire housing and pull a new electrical cord through the conduit. Not a big deal for a professional pool guy but not super simple for DIY. There are youtube videos on how to do it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOzg4ynpJ6If5o

[@ponsholm]

Like everybody else, once the pool light goes out we start googling. I initially checked out a few KZbin videos and all pretty much indicated your straightforward method. I decided to call the company that built our pool in 2018 and I asked the question "is it ok for me to replace the standard incandescent with an LED" but they indicated you can only replace it with the original incandescent. This sounds ludicrous to me but I guess I don't know exactly what fixture is in there as mine looks exactly like yours. I have no idea if it is a Pentair "fixture" in there or some other brand but most of the equipment on my pool is Hayward. How can you check the brand of lights you have? Does it say on the fixture itself before I remove it on the outside?

[@fixitwithjake]

Hi Pete, no way to know the brand of your fixture without pulling it. I can assure you that pulling it out with one Phillips screw and floating it to the top on top of a towel is fairly straightforward. I would not hesitate to that task. Once pulled out they’ll be a sticker on your house in this tells you exactly what it is. I would anticipate 90% that you can replace this bulb yourself.

[@johnt697]

My light has not been working for a few years. It looks like there is water about half way up the lens... Does this mean the light fixture is toast?

[@fixitwithjake]

It means it leaked. Kill the power. Pull it out like the video, set it on a towel. Dry it out and look how bad the rust is inside. It might be ok still.

[@imjustphil08]

Thanks man 😎

[@maggiebrattoli383]

My old switch looks like a house switch and it doesn’t rock light the ones in the house. My research tells me it’s a single pole switch. I’m trying to figure out what type of switch to buy as a replacement.

[@fixitwithjake]

Replace it with a Wi-Fi switch. That way you can control your light from your phone anywhere in the world. Or set up a schedule where it turns on every night for a few hours or control it with your voice using Google or Alexa. Get one that does not require neutral wire for simplicity. amzn.to/3PDHEDK

[@notgonnasayanything]

My spa light is a smaller size. Anyone know what gasket it needs?

[@fixitwithjake]

Aaron, pull the light, set it on a towel for 4 days. Get the model number off the housing and click on the link I have for for the gasket. Add you light housing number to research for same branded gasket but your smaller size. Let me know how it goes!

[@notgonnasayanything]

@@fixitwithjake Hey I searched for the model number but to no avail. On the housing it lists: Pentair series 7810XXXX, 100W, 120V, R-20 bulb, use with model 7824xxxx, 792066xx. On amazon I found "Pentair 79108500" which is 4.5 " but this spa light measures 5.75". Have a question for you. Using your awesome video I was able to replace the led bulb in the main pool (8 inch gasket, 40W led as per your link). It worked when I turned it on when connected but sitting on top of the pool tiles. I installed it in the pool (but did not test it again). Then I took out the separate spa bulb (which worked fine) , brought it up and realized that it was a totally different size. I then put the spa bulb back in. I turned the breaker back on and now, absolutely nothing. Neither bulb works. But, the breaker did not pop. Checked the GFCI sockets in the house but no issue there. I would think if water got in or I installed it wrong the breaker would go - any idea what to check next? The switch to turn on the pool light is a Lutron timer/schedule light, but the LCD screen on it does not even come on at all. So bummed...

[@fixitwithjake]

Aaron, can u email me some photos so I can try to help you further? [e-mail]

[@ogsvideos6423]

Great Video

[@berito4125]

I have a query .... I emptied my pool and changed the bulb to LED but sealed the entire edge of the disc with silicone on the outside. question: is it necessary that the niche with the led bulbs have water? Thanks

[@fixitwithjake]

No need to empty the pool to change the bulbs. At least on the can that I have. Did you drain it for a different reason. Yes, I would say that the niche in the wall needs to be full of water to act as a good heat sink and keep the housing cool on a hot 500-watt bulb. But since you went to LED they are much cooler and it can prob dissipate a lot of heat through the front glass.

[@Realtoroscarjimenez]

Your video is awesome

[@kneelbeforezod2160]

How dangerous is it to replace. Can you get shocked even if you turn the switch off?

[@fixitwithjake]

I would rate this one on a 3 out of 10. You def need to shut off the breaker. First turn on the pool light where you know that it is working and then go flip the circuit breaker until you see the lights went off. Then go back and turn off the wall switch or however you turn your pool lights off. You have now taken 2 steps to prevent an issue. 3rd step, unscrew the pool light and bring it to the surface. Open the housing and the glass and then use this pen to confirm that the power is in the off position. If you do all this you will be safe and secure. amzn.to/3BwNA9H this is your life and health so don’t do this when rushed and do not cut any corners.

[@smgrange]

Do you have to replace the original Aqualink circuit board to do this conversion to LED?

[@fixitwithjake]

I did not. I have a pentair system. The circuit boards just turn a relay on or off. Either 12v or 120V. Depending on the time you set inside of them. You can't go from 120v system to 12v system or vice versa. SO pick the LED bub that works with your voltage. The old bulb tells you the voltage on the side.

[@yadiragrajeda3996]

Does anyone know where can I buy the light housing (niche) with the lens?

[@fixitwithjake]

120v version amzn.to/2WfQcbY

[@fixitwithjake]

low voltage color changing led version amzn.to/2XS9qFD

[@deepakranjana]

How to replace complete light hosing of inground pool

[@fixitwithjake]

Basically what you do is you turn off your power supply and confirm that the power is off. And then you would go to the junction box where it is connected to your electrical system. He would remove the wires there. Your goal will be to use the old cable to pull in the new cable. So what you do is you remove your old light at the pool cut off the cable from the housing securely attached to the new cable. Be really careful about how you do this and I would watch videos on it. And then you want to loop up the conduit with soap and water and pour the new cable through from the poolside back to the junction box using the old cable. And you simply attach the new cable to your junction box there. Then you may want to swim underwater and add a waterproof caulking where the cable meets the pool to prevent water from leaving the pool. Even though it shouldn’t leak out but if there was a small leak in your pool light conduit you could leak water into the soil. So I think it’s advised to caulk this location.

[@Dkaakd01]

Thanks for posting this info. I really like the way the water reflects blue versus the green from incondecent bulb. What color is your pebble surface?

[@fixitwithjake]

Thanks, I think they called it Tahoe blue. It’s just nice to have something to look at, at night instead of a black hole before.

[@EricHenleyColorado]

Jake, I have a pool light that is leaking, I mean the light is filling with water. It is driving me crazy trying to seal it. Replaced the gasket and it is still leaking. WTH?

[@fixitwithjake]

Three things come to mind. Maybe the light housing has a little bit of dirt or imperfection on the metal and the waters seeping around the gasket. So double check that it’s extra clean. Maybe you got a bad gasket? Maybe the fixture is leaking out of the back where the cable goes. You can get some waterproof putty and try sealing that area if that’s the case. you’ll know it’s leaking out of there. If you put the lightbulb into the pool with the cable facing up and air bubbles come out of the cable area. Also, there’s no crack in the glass even fine cracks. Also, tighten down the outside of the light fixture a bit more.

[@adrielhernandez7330]

I did this and they light just flickers any idea why?

[@dmp887]

There was no issue with not reducing the power with a transformer? I would think your wires on the bulb would melt because you didn't step it down?

[@fixitwithjake]

These LED bulbs are 120v and designed to use full 120v power. They also sell 12v versions of these bulbs on the link below. Just make sure you use the correct bulb for the voltage you have. I would say most pools before 2018 were 120v and most after are 12v low voltage.

[@derrickdyer2941]

Just wanted to mention when you change your lightbulb from incandescent to LED he also need to change the gasket to a LED efficient gasket there orange or blue most times they actually come with the lights when you buy them from your distributor just wanted to mention that I believe that if you septic love I want to void your warranty

[@fixitwithjake]

I did lots of research and came up empty-handed. Please explain further? A gasket is a gasket. No bulbs I bought came with a gasket and I bought a lot!

[@5dollarwhaat326]

My lighthouse is bad. The light is not going on. How do you replace the lighthouse?

[@fixitwithjake]

Did you check the GFCI safety shut-off? If it is nad you need to watch another video on how to swap the housing. There are some really good ones I have watched. I have not done it myself.

[@ruthlessluder]

The TOP mark needs to align with the screw hole. I notice a lot of people miss that step.

[@fixitwithjake]

Thank you for pointing that out. Watches, please note this.

[@rvchipster]

Great advice to see if the light turns off with proper breaker. Can't always trust the breakers are labeled correctly. A volt meter isn't a bad idea as well. Chuckled a little when you have a $150k pool and worry about a little power bill. Not criticizing just saying. 😁

[@fixitwithjake]

Thanks. Ya, power is 3x the national average here. I like to run the pool light every night 365 days a year. Most people won't do that bc they are afraid of how much power it will use. But if you do, it's worth checking how much that would cost. Which in the end is not nearly as much as I had imagined. Even cheaper if power prices are better where you live. Like you said, pools are expensive so my theory is to use them a lot! That way the price per use falls vs someone that doesn't make good use of it.

[@rvchipster]

@@fixitwithjake excellent explanation and beautiful pool. We're lucky to get 4 months a year here in N.C.

[@evins213]

Thank you SO much!~

[@fixitwithjake]

Welcome!

[@evins213]

@@fixitwithjake Thank you. I’m sitting by my pool right now about to attempt what you taught. I’ve just cut off the circuit breaker. I wish I had a way to send you a pic. You’d be proud 😂

[@fixitwithjake]

@@evins213 well done! Let us know how it goes! How does it look after?

[@RyanJohnsonD]

What turned out to be your favorite LED color light bulb you tested? What's a good voltage for a 6" wide jacuzzi?

[@fixitwithjake]

My favorite color one was this one. 6” wide jacuzzi is small :) this bulb would work well for it. You just need to know if your system is 12v or 120v: amzn.to/2PQwEER

[@wallyworld8326]

6:36 is 1:45 in reverse. My OCD caught that! LOL Just kidding, good video!

[@fixitwithjake]

You're sharp! hah

[@fireguy5733]

Yea I saw it you could see the old bulb through the lens, cmon man

[@fixitwithjake]

You guys caught me 🤦‍♂️ I forgot to film putting the light in so had to reverse the removal shot 😃

[@fireguy5733]

@@fixitwithjake Lol, all good, is the replacement of the electrical cord necessary? My plans say I have a 12v 100w housing, I can just purchase one of those $80 12v LED color lights and change the bulb, right?

[@fixitwithjake]

Correct. Your goal should be to simply replace the bulb that is currently in place with the new one of your choice. If you have a 12v system then be sure to buy a 12v color bulb. There’s both 120v and 12v versions. Hopefully you don’t need a mess around with replacing the cable. The cable is attached to the light fixture and then it is state through a PVC pipe back to the power source. You would need to replace the light fixture if it’s not like mine and it’s sealed shut it does not have a replaceable pole inside or if it’s damaged, or if it leaked or if it just simply doesn’t work. In that case you would unhook it from the power source and yank out the entire cable towards the pool. Then he would buy a whole new fixture and sneak wire back through the PVC pipe to the power source. That repair is much more involved but totally doable. It’s light fixtures are expensive like $400 plus so don’t replace the fixture if it’s still working and in good condition. Simply replace the bulb and gasket if you can.

[@jodisimpson1132]

After we purchased our home with pool 6 years ago, our light “went out” the first summer. We had a pool company come out then and they quoted us $1000 estimate to change it out to LED. We were shocked. The said it wasn’t just a simple bulb switch. Were they less than honest about this ? I did just do a random google search and saw something that indicated it may “require a small power transformer to convert 240-volt electricity into 12-volt electricity. What does this mean? The transformer plugs straight into a standard power point. The LED pool light plugs into the transformer, reducing the voltage from 240 to 12, which is all a LED light needs. If you think of a 12-volt battery that powers a personal torch, there isn't any risk of electrocution-fitting an LED light to your DIY pool.” Your video seems so simple, but I wonder why i would’ve been quoted estimate $1000 six years ago. (I can’t imagine what they would quote now after all of the inflation)

[@txskid1]

That looks really simple. Is it really that simple? I don’t know the mfg. of the pool light for our pool. We just bought the house last summer.

[@fixitwithjake]

Pretty dang easy. Pull the light, one screw, lay it on a towel and read the labels to see what brand it is. Order a gasket and bulb and swap it out. Then put the light back. It can sit on the towel for a day or two while this happens.

[@txskid1]

Can you switch it to a LED bulb without switching the harness or cord?

[@fixitwithjake]

@@txskid1 yes. That’s the point. Go from 500watt incandescent bulb to a 35watt LED. In the same way you can in an older home. Unscrew the old bulb and screw in an LED.

[@janedough4384]

Gasket help. This 72 year old granny needs help: local pool company wants $300 for LED bulb!! Spa light Hayward Model: SP0590SL50. Having trouble finding a gasket that fits. It’s 3 1/2”. I think it is an Astrolite11…. Have the old light out but will not order new LED light without a new gasket. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@fixitwithjake]

Sure. Let me take a look. Give me a bit.

[@fixitwithjake]

Looks like you need this SPX0590G gasket amzn.to/3Gj2RNI fits "Fits hayward astrolite ii series underwater lights models sp0590s" . I am really impressed you know so much and your model number!!!

[@franciskatsougayisah6240]

Atecpool light with transforma

[@fr9714]

It's that simple? wow. Pool guys charge like $450 to replace the Halogen bulb with a new color LED bulb.

[@fixitwithjake]

Normally they aren’t halogen but just a high powered 300-500 watt incandescent bulb. Pool guys earn their keep getting the job done while your at work and come home to a finished job.

[@fr9714]

@@fixitwithjake True. I don't mind paying fair price but honestly all the pool guys overcharge. To replace 3 bulbs, the estimate was $1600 and adding a ScreenLogic as well was $2900 almost. Isn't that too high? Labor is like high

[@felipecarlos5642]

Same!!! $600 but he was gonna replace the whole light not just bulb.

[@fr9714]

@@fixitwithjake yes. You’re right. It was not halogen but some high wattage incandescent. Took a lot of electricity too. Now I’m getting a new pair with fixtures as well because the guy said it’s corroded and let’s water in. I’m hoping the replacement cost of 2 (with wiring and fixture and color changing led bulb will be $1300 or less)

[@fixitwithjake]

@fr9714 install the same basic type fixture so you can replaced the color Changing led bulbs yourself. Don’t get one of those integrated style housings and led fixtures inside. They fail sooner and are much much more costly to replace than a $60-80 LED bulb.

[@johnmichaelkarma]

I don't use my bulb because it draws too many bugs into the water

[@fixitwithjake]

Makes sense. Depends on where you live I guess. We’re next to the rolling hills in CA with time or animals and bugs. But we don’t get bugs attracted from the pool light. Must be different bugs where you live.

[@Cigarbundlesofmiami]

Which light do you choose?

[@fixitwithjake]

I went with two of these bc I liked their brightness, color and power usage: amzn.to/32zZEHl

[@patty7187]

Wow your telling me i can habe bulb changed and not the whole housing, and i dont have to spend 800 bucks plus1 labor

[@fixitwithjake]

Ding ding ding 🛎️ yes

[@Acreyman]

I am about to install a pool and the company wanted 1000 for LED upgrades....I was thinking no effing way. We are gonna have a talk now.

[@fixitwithjake]

Well they aren’t just using an incandescent housing they will install a total led fixture that may have color control on your wall switch in the house. But ya, if that burns out it’s going to $400-500 to replace the led bulbs. You could also have them install a cheaper incandescent fixture for no upgrade cost and then upgrade the bulb inside for a mere $40-80.

[@thepurplepear6742]

@@fixitwithjake Thtat's what my pool company did without me realizing. The LED bulbs have burnt out each within a year. I'm being told that it will be $1200 to replace and that I should just put in a normal bulb housing with an $80 bulb . I had no idea that they had removed the original housing. I'm here hoping to fix this myself for a lot less.

[@fixitwithjake]

​@@thepurplepear6742 I prefer to be able to replace my pool bulb than replace the entire fixture each time. I think the pool companies have tried to innovate by creating these LED light fixtures but they didn't test them for thousands of hours before selling them. So they fail around year 3 and it cost a ton of $ to replace them. Instead of just replacing a cheap LED light bulb. I put a color-changing bulb in our hot tub. My son loves it. And we can easily control the color by turning it on and off for a few seconds. Works amazing for $80 and is plenty bright. Check out my other video for bulbs that I have tested.

[@davidskov7428]

Flip the band over … it’s ambidex

[@fixitwithjake]

Thank you! Didn't realize that.

[@SahilMalik]

Pool lights attract too many bugs into the pool.

[@fixitwithjake]

Depends on where you live I guess. We don’t have any bug issues in CA from the lights.

[@lilyanimate7266]

you replaced it because of how much it costs? hahahaha how long have you owned a pool exactly 😂

[@fixitwithjake]

Yes. I’m always looking for ways to be more efficient. The old incandescent bulbs were 1,000 watts combined. That’s more energy use then the 800 watt variable speed pool pump. It used as much power as a small space heater. Electricity cost are 4 times the national average here. Now I can run it every night for cheaper and it’s on an automated timer. Give it a shot! Due to some of the small upgrades and taking proper care, our pool really does not cost us very much money. Maybe $2,000 a year for chemicals, gas heat a few times, electricity and repairs. It’s open year around. We have solar heating too which is basically free heat.

[@lehanlynch]

$0.29 a unit? holy fuck that is expensive!!!!

[@fixitwithjake]

It is .44 now during peak times. And .33 in the off times.

[@LIBERTY0RDEATH]

You know you can turn them on and off whenever your using the pool at night. Just saying.

[@giantslug6969]

29 cents a kW, what the frick is wrong with California?

[@robbs96]

those arent intelibrites, those are amerilights