Common Pool & Spa Light Issues

Ambient lighting in and around your pool and spa is always a nice addition to any outdoor space. Not only do pool and spa lights make things look great, they also allow pool owners to make the most of their swimming pool and spa after the sun goes down. Unfortunately, like any light fixture, pool and spa lighting can sometimes run into problems. While for the most part you should leave the repairs to the experts, there are some common issues to be aware of that can be quickly fixed.

Loose Lens Gasket
Any submerged light fixture in your pool or spa will feature a watertight seal designed to keep the light dry on the inside. If this seal is in any way compromised, water will soon end up leaking into the fixture. Not only will this cause the light to stop working, it can also lead to a potentially hazardous situation as the water comes into contact with any electrical component. Most submerged fixtures can be removed without getting wet while water is still in to pool. If you are able, simply remove the fixture and replace the lens gasket with the properly sized replacement.

Loose Light Fixture
Over its lifespan, your pool light may be bumped or jostled by swimmers and water currents. After a while this can cause the fixture itself to become loose. For the most part, pool lights are held in place by a single set screw that can be accessed from outside the fixture, If your pool light is a little bit loose, simply tighten the set screw to keep the fixture from loosening any more. Sometimes you'll need to replace a stripped screw. In this case be sure to replace the old rubber gasket that keeps the screw housing watertight as well.

Burnt Out Bulb
Older pool and spa lights usually feature a standard incandescent light bulb that will need to be replaced from time to time. If a light won't turn on, and the breaker or GFCI hasn't been tripped, it's a good sign the bulb needs replacing. As mentioned above, a submerged light fixture can usually be removed so it can be opened out of the pool or spa water, and the bulb can be changed. To avoid this issue in the future, you might consider replacing your old light fixture with new LED lights that never need replacing.


If you would like to know more about new pool and spa light installation and repair services on existing pool and spa lights, be sure to contact Doug at Pool Problems? today!

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