Do you have an outdated white incandescent light in your pool burning 300-500 watts per hour? You need to upgrade to a cost efficient color changing LED pool light with energy saving of over 80%. This guide will show you how to convert by simply changing the bulb in your pool light fixture to a J&J Electronics Color Splash Bulb.
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madmax Posted: 5/23/2017
hi, I have an old Sta-Rite 120V 500W light in my unground pool. Can I simply replace this bulb with your LED? Thank you.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/4/2017
Zo - In many cases, you can replace the current incandescent bulb with a LED bulb. It depends on the size of your current light fixture. See if you can determine what your current light fixture is. The name is often stamped in the glass lens of the light. Then give us a call at 877-372-6038 and we will see if you just replace the bulb.Reply
Zo Posted: 4/2/2017
We have an old incandescent 300W light in our pool, connected to a 12V transformer next to pool. Our pool person (not electrician) said in order to change the light to LED we would need to rewire everything although we have a 12V transformer. Is that true? I see from your instructional video that you only changed the bulb itself. ThanksReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 1/24/2017
Joe - I haven't used an iAquaLink system but from what I read and what I know about like systems, as long as you insert the power souce between the control box and the light, you will be able to control the light with the iAquaLink.Reply
Joe Posted: 1/21/2017
Hello. If I replace the old bulb with color changing bulb will the iAquaLink detect the bulb and allow me to control the colors? Or do I need more to do something extra.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 12/21/2016
Musicat Man - Yes, hooking your light to 12V output of the transformer and controlling the light by turning the power on and off should work. That is the basic operation for most LED color changing lights without a control system.Reply
Muscat Man Posted: 12/20/2016
I have a LED light controller (installed next to the pool electric panel) and 2pc 12V RGB LED lights installed. The controller has given up, the transformer outputs 12V but there is no voltage at the output side of the controller board. Can I hook up the lights directly to the 12V of the transformer and than regulate the color by switching the power on and off.Reply
Inypools Posted: 7/23/2016
Rodman - Yes, the Jandy Aqualink system will handle the 35W bulb. This comment was referring to much older remote control systems.Reply
Rodman Posted: 7/21/2016
The article mentions operating remotely may or may not be possible under 40W. Does the Jandy Aqualink system handle a 35W bulb?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/6/2016
spa light in pool - We would need more information to identify your light. Please call us at 877-372-6038 to speak with one of our customer reps.Reply
spa light in pool Posted: 6/5/2016
I have a spa light 12volts about 4 inches in diameter made by brand. has romanish type pattern front stainless ring. do you have any thing that works with it.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 10/19/2015
pool light - Some of these daylight dark switches are very sensitive and it's hard to cover them up completely. Does your light come on when it's dark outside? And, if you still have your light out, (with power off) try prying up the contact tab in the center of the socket to make sure the bulb is making contact. One more consideration. Do you know if your switch works with low power LED lights? That’s been a problem with some of the older relay on/off systems.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 10/17/2015
I have a old standard 12 volt pool flood light, i bought a 252 led 12 volt color wimming pool light bulb. it says it has a a E27 base, will it work in my old base. it screws in but wont come on. i have a daylight dark switch on it which i covered up but still wont come on. is it the base on the bulb or do i have problem some where else.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 10/7/2015
LED Light - Depends on the LED light. The Color Splash LED light will allow you to lock in a light color or show.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 10/5/2015
My lite is on a daylight dark switch. will the led light work or go through light changeReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/26/2015
Rob - I would first confirm that your current transformer is not functioning by measuring the voltage coming into and out of the transformer. It should be 120V in and 12V out. Verify that the circuit breakers are set. If there is no voltage then I would purchase a new one. The LED light does not take a special LED transformer. You just need one that delivers 12V like the "Intermatic 100 Watt Transformer".Reply
Rob Posted: 8/25/2015
Hello, I have an old light in my pool that I want to change for a new led. I have tried and do not get any power and am suspecting the transformer to be dead. Should I replace with an LED transformer?Thank you your comments will be appreciated
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/30/2015
whapple - Yes. This guide actually shows replacing the LED light in an old American Products light fixture.Reply
whapple Posted: 5/27/2015
will this light work with "American Products Company" Light ??Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/25/2015
SamJ - A 300W incandescent light will produce ~3200 lumens of light. So a matching 45W LED white light will also generate `3200 lumens. Colors from a 45W LED will vary with less brightness depending on the color but white would be the same. If you had two 300 W incandescent lights before, two 45W lights should light up your pool adequately.Reply
SamJ Posted: 5/25/2015
Generally brightness is measured by lumens, for LED light bigger watt means bigger lumens, right? so for pool around 20ftx20ftx5ft, is it enough to have around 300++ lumens each light?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/24/2015
SamJ - For a rough comparison a 45W LED light will generate as much light as a 300W incandescent light. See our guide on "How To Understand Pool Light Options" for more general information on pool lighting. As to the transformer, many people think the converted 12V power is safer. I would leave the transformer in. It has no effect on resulting power or bulb brightness.Reply
SamJ Posted: 5/22/2015
My pool lights are Pentair Amerlite 300w/12V.If i upgrade to LED changing color:--how many watt for LED bulb equal/almost same with brightness of 300w halogen?(im afraid if 10-15watt LED light not bright enough).
-how about the transformer?shud i take it off or remain?which is better?
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/26/2015
GATO – I’m not sure what their safety concern is. The LED bulb is no less safe to use than your old incandescent light. I would go with an LED bulb replacement Make sure you replace the fixture gasket.Reply
Gato Posted: 4/26/2015
The local pool store by me says they will replace an incandescent bulb for my pool light for about $40 because they just replace the bulb. However, they said if I want to replace with an LED bulb that they recommend replacing the entire housing and cord as well as the bulb for safety reasons. The cost would be about $800. What are your thoughts on their recommendation? Your tutorial sure makes just replacing the incandescent with an LED bulb look easy and much cheaper. ThanksReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/1/2014
KEN - I was told by an Intermatic rep that the output of a transformer is 12V AC. And I do not know the lumens ratings, but the newer LED lights are equivalent to the older incandescent lights in brightness.Reply
KEN Posted: 6/29/2014
question: is the 12 volt ac or dc. want to convert my 120 to 12 volt. Need to know what type of power supply to obtain as I feel the 12 volt is safer than my 35 year old 120 volt lamp. which led bulb is closer to the original light volume lumens 256 or 526?thanks,
ken
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/3/2014
peterp - I assume you are talking about the pilot screw in step 4.If it is stuck in there, talk to someone at a local HW store. There are taps to back the screw out. If the threads no longer hold a screw, ask about a tool to retread the hole.
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peterp Posted: 6/2/2014
Bought house with pool light blown out. Problem is when I bought the house I was toldded the previous owner stripped the screw from a neighbor. Now what?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/3/2013
SteveA - You have three options that I know of: 1- drain the pool to a level below the light; 2-buy and string a new light fixture with a longer cord; 3- if you have enough line above ground on the other end, you might be able to put in another waterproof junction box. Then you could pull more slack for your light end and add wire between the new box and the supply box. You do not want to slice the existing cable in the conduit underground. Water generally finds its way into the conduit.Reply
SteveA Posted: 7/2/2013
I have verified that I have a 500W 120V bulb. Problem is they did not put in enough wire to get the light out of the water to change the bulb. How can I change the light? ThanksReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/19/2013
EJ - These Watercolor LED lights are a bulb designed to screw into an existing (compatible) light fixture without having to replace the fixture or power cord. Please give us a call at 877 372-6038 to see if your SPA light fixture is compatible with the Watercolor LED light bulb.Reply
EJ Posted: 6/18/2013
Great info...I have an existing Jandy 12v halogen spa light and niche, can I use the existing power cable on a new Watercolor LED or will I have to pull the existing light cable out and pull in the light cable? Is the cable sealed to the fixture in such a way that it cannot be removed without damaging the seal?Thanks in advance!
EJ
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/4/2013
Switching Colors - The LED lights are designed to move to the next programmed setting each time you turn the switch on and off. This will toggle through the different color settings and shows.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 6/4/2013
I am confused as to how you change the colors if I have the basic Pentair 120V 500W lamp system now. It turns on and off only either form the panel or the remote control.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 3/18/2013
appletim - LED bulbs are sold for 12V or 120V systems just like the older incandescent lights. All 12V lights need a transformer to step down the voltage and a transformer is a transformer. The same transformer that you used for your older 12V incandescent bulb can be used for your newer 12V LED bulb.Reply
appletim Posted: 3/18/2013
My light is an American Products 784 series (now Pentair) light, with a burnt out 300W, 12V, R-40 bulb, and a transformer is already mounted to the house near where the pump is. So do I still need a transformer for converting to an LED bulb?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/17/2012
mk - Not sure what you mean by a 14 volt light. Colorsplash lights are only sold for 12V or 120V systems so they operate on 12V or 120V depending on whether or not you have a transformer. Lights themselves are designated by watts or lumens. Assuming that this is not your problem, unless you have a separate control system like Jandy Aqualink, these light are normally sequenced by flipping the wall switch on and off. If you have 10X remote relays in your lighting system, I have discovered that they will not work with the lower powered LED lights.Reply
mk Posted: 7/13/2012
I just installed a colorsplash 3g but it will not cycle. I have a 12 volt system and am wondering if the 14 volt light could be the problem. Any suggestions.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/27/2012
lw - Most lights are designed to work in salt pools with salt levels below 4000 ppm - unless they specify fresh water only. As long as the 120V lights are bonded to the pools grounding system they are safe or else we could not sell them.Reply