Pool Lighting Questions

General Questions

How do you control the ColorLogic Light?
What is the difference between the ColorLogic 2.5 and 4.0 Lights?
What is difference between 12V and 120V Brightness?
When replacing a light bulb in an inground pool. The bulb burns out shortly after turning on the light.
The bottom and sides of my 20 x 40 pool are a medium shade of blue. What would be the best lighting choice-the SAM light or fiber optics?

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General Questions

Q: How do you control the ColorLogic Light?
A: The ColorLogic light is usually wired from the same breaker panel that the other pool equipment is wired from, to a switch (not included), then into the ground (through a piece of conduit), and through the niche in the wall of the pool. Usually a regular household light switch is used to turn the light on and off but any power switch will do. It's best to consult a certified electrician regarding installation and hardware recommendations.

Once installed, turning the power on will activate the first (white) mode. Turning the switch off then on again will set the light to the second (color mix) mode. Repeating this procedure will allow you to easily cycle through all the seven modes. Simply turn the switch off then on again until you've reached the desired setting.

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Q: What is the difference between the ColorLogic 2.5 and 4.0 Lights?
A: The ColorLogic version 4.0 is the newest version of the ColorLogic light and has additional updated features that were not available in version 2.5. The 4.0 updates include 5 additional color shows (Custom Chase, Custom Fade, Rainbow, Harmony and Cool Cabaret) and key bonus features when integrating ColorLogic 4.0 with Pro Logic. Due to the timing of shows and sequencing of lights, ColorLogic 4.0 is not compatible with ColorLogic 2.5 Click here for Hayward Colorlogic Lights

Q: What is difference between 12V and 120V Brightness?

A: Many of our customers ask what is the difference between a 12 Volt light and 120V light and if there is a difference in brightness. In some areas of the country the local code requires a low voltage 12 Volt light while in other areas it is fine to use a 120 Volt Light, before installing a light it is best to find out what your local code states. Remember if you do not know the code in your area you can always install a 12 Volt light to be on the safe side, the 120 Volt however is not accepted in all areas. Typically you have 120V power coming from your house when using a 12 Volt light you would purchase one of our transformers to drop the voltage coming from the house down from 120V to 12V going to the light, so now you have less voltage going to the light in the pool thus being a safer application. If you are replacing an existing light and do not know your voltage you may try the following techniques to find this information: 1.) Look on the face of the light bulb for the voltage rating. 2.) Look to see if you have a transformer wired before the light. If you have transformer then you have a 12 Volt Light. 3.) Check the back of the light housing where the cord connects into the light, there will be a label specification of your light. The brightness of a 12V and 120V will be the same. Some manufactures do not recommend using a 12V light if the cord of the light is going to be longer than 100' feet because you may have a voltage drop

Q: When replacing a light bulb in an inground pool. The bulb burns out shortly after turning on the light.
A: Due to the memory characteristics of the material used in pool light gaskets, you should always replace them when you change the bulb.

Q: The bottom and sides of my 20 x 40 pool are a medium shade of blue. What would be the best lighting choice-the SPECTRUM AMERLITE* (SAM) or fiber optics?
A: Any dark surface will mute the color effects of SAM or fiber optics. Because SAM is significantly brighter than even the best fiberoptic system, it has the best chance of delivering adequate effect. Any white in the pool surface will display great color, but the more limited the white surface or "pale" surface, the more buffered is the color impact. For a 20 x 40 pool with colored surface, I would recommend at least 2 SAMs. SAM is available in 12V or 120V and installs in our standard full-size American Products or Hayward niche. Depending on voltage, SAM is available up to 100 ft cords. SAM does not rely on fiber optic technology, though it is a great partner of fiber optic perimeter and water feature lighting.

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