Pool Lights Are SERIOUS Safety Issues!!

 "The best protection for families is inspection, detection, and correction of electrical hazards in and around swimming pools, hot tubs and spas".  Remember that water and electricity don't mix. If you notice anything that "looks" questionable or possibly hazardous, have it checked out immediately. 

ESPECIALLY questionable would be:
  1. Water visible in the light fixture
  2. Light won't turn on 
  3. Light fixture loose
  4. The GFI keeps "popping" and turning the light off
  5. The Circuit Breaker keeps "popping" and turning the light off
Underwater (UW) Lighting
 UW lights have become a common, standard item in all pools. There are many manufacturers of light fixtures

Your UW lighting should give you few problems. Most bulbs will burn for 1,000 hours before re-lamping is necessary. The light fixture itself can last quite a while too, however, corrosive pool chemistry and shifting ground, can weaken the fixture and the screws which hold it together, and this may necessitate replacement.

The light fixture is gasket sealed to prevent water from reaching the bulb behind the lens, however water surrounds the entire fixture, keeping it cool. Do not operate the light for more than one second without it being fully submerged. The light requires submersion to prevent overheating and burn out.


 Light doesn't turn on?
Check all breakers, fuses, switches and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets. Frequently, a GFCI outlet is wired into the UW light circuit. If the GFCI 'red button' has popped out, the power will not continue on towards the light. Ensure all of these switches are in the ON position. If you find that a breaker or fuse or GFCI continues to trip, and the light will not come on, you should call for service IMMEDIATELY, at this point to determine where this irregularity is originating.
 Don't keep trying to get it to turn back on.....STOP......and call for help and keep everyone OUT of the pool until it can be checked out!

Water behind the lens?
This is a startling observation for many to see. Many times the lamp continues to burn even with water surrounding the bulb. If you notice a line of water in the lens, the fixture should be removed.

Re-lamping the fixture:
Bulbs used in this application are not cheap, but your bulbs can be replaced and resealed if there is no water in the conduit.

Replacing the fixture:
 If corrosive water has eaten away at the fixture, or the cord and connections have become damaged, or if the junction box is being moved, a new fixture is in order.

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