Pentair Globrite Problems - Microbrite Conversion

[@gkzn123]

My pool is a vinyl pool with a cover over the globrite face, I saw a comment that the newer Microbrite light sticks out a little further, I wonder if that will be a problem getting that cover with the 4 screws back on that holds the liner

[@briankeaveney9107]

Excellent video, I admire your perseverance! I have to replace two Globrite lights after four years (a lot less of a run than yours). I'm getting mixed messages about the warranty. Some are saying that if you purchase the lights online and install them yourself, the warranty is much shorter than if purchase them through a professional and they do the installation. Do you know which many be correct? Thank you.

[@cakesnifferacres6629]

I believe the warranty requires “professional” installation, so doing so yourself may impact the warranty support

[@wadecordts3286]

Nice video. I'm curious if putting the mule tape around your cable like a chinese finger trap and taping it on would have been better.

[@Coconut9048]

Where did you buy the new lights and adapter from?

[@cakesnifferacres6629]

www.wholesalepoolequipment.com .. they were extremely helpful. Their customer service was excellent

[@gregeddins5854]

I'm here looking to learn how to install Microbrite lights. We had our pool installed 3.5 years ago and 4 of the microbrites went out within 2 weeks of warranty expiring; so we got them covered...but the last one just went out. I think all the Pentair lights are short-lifed.

[@brianjohnson8883]

My pool installers added a sealant (Caulk?) in the conduit exit on the supply end. Stupid! I first had to clean that out before the cable would move. I could reach down the 3/4 conduit with a screw driver and dig. I have the Jandy version. They over heat, last about 4 years. Trying to build my own.

[@bandboy27]

What’s the difference between the microbrite vs globrite? Why change? I’m in the same situation.

[@cakesnifferacres6629]

Globrite is an older model, and has horrible reliability in the field. Microbrite is a newer model by Pentair, a little smaller, and seems to last longer. Brightness is about the same. Globrite has a proprietary niche that it fits in, while Microbrite is nicheless … ie it fits in the appropriately sized PVC, or can be retrofitted in the Globrite niche with an adapter (model number is covered in the video). Thanks!

[@cakesnifferacres6629]

Microbrite will work with Pentair automation systems just like the Globrite.

[@sxswutah-ww6dr]

@@cakesnifferacres6629Pentair should have recalled the Globrite

[@piercecommercial4562]

Did you replace with the same microbrite ? Is there a alternative light that will last longer?

[@cakesnifferacres6629]

@@piercecommercial4562 the originals were Globrite. I replaced with Microbrite, but they are a newer model and there isn’t enough data / time to know if they last longer, unfortunately

[@piercecommercial4562]

@@cakesnifferacres6629 thank you for the quick reply. Yes, mines are micro bright, and they only lasted three years

[@jackg8234]

Did the Microbrite+adapter solution fit as flush to the pool wall as the old Globrite light did? A pool guy told me this Microbrite solution will protrude a bit off the wall. True? Nice video.

[@cakesnifferacres6629]

@@jackg8234 it doesn’t seem to stick out to me. If it does, I wouldn’t say it’s noticeable

[@RickSiebenaler]

There’s no need to insert mule tape all the way through the conduit. Before you’ve loosened the old light out of the fixture, attach a short length of mule rape, or rope, back at the wiring area. Then pull the old light into the pool about 2-3 feet. Cut the wire to the old light, and then splice the end of the new light’s wire into the old wire. Then using the old wire, pull the new wire through the conduit. This approach is much less likely to result in in the mule wire breaking

[@cakesnifferacres6629]

@@RickSiebenaler thanks for the advice! In my case the old wire was super stuck due to the way they ran the conduit. I had to reroute the conduit to pull it at all. Next time (I hope there isn’t a next time) I’ll keep this in mind!

[@joblaze007]

Quick question, why can we just change the light without the wiring ?

[@cakesnifferacres6629]

The lights and wires are all one assembly. The wires are “hardwired” to the light enclosure. They offer different wire length versions of the lights so you can purchase based on your lights’ distance from your pool equipment

[@jrpoolspa8746]

GOOD JOB

[@badass96ta]

From what I have read, microbrite has the same issues

[@sxswutah-ww6dr]

I hope Pentair @pentair is proud of producing such an inferior over priced product in the Globrite lights. I have two now to replace and my neighbor has replaced 5 out of 6.

[@r7boatguy]

Microbrites don't last long either. The LED board can't dissipate the heat and the LED driver chips and the zener diodes burn up. The LEDs themselves are fine, but the parts used are so tiny without better heat dissipation, they fail.

[@S4NORICE]

These pentair globrite lights are the biggest disappointment of my entire pool build. Shame on me for not checking the brightness specs of these and taking the pool builders word that 2 of them would light my pool well. My cell iPhone flashlight seems brighter than these overpriced useless pieces of junk.