How do I replace my LED pool light?

What Are The Steps Involved?

  1. Step 1: Safety First! Turn Off the Power.
  2. Step 2: Remove the Top Screw from the Light.
  3. Step 3: Pry the Light Fixture Out.
  4. Step 4: Test the Wiring.
  5. Step 5: Take the Fixture Apart.
  6. Step 6: Remove the Old Light Bulb.
  7. Step 7: Screw in the New Light Bulb.
  8. Step 8: Test the Light.

Can you replace the bulb in a pool light?

Just like any light, the bulb can burn out and will need to be replaced. There is no need to lower the water level in your pool to replace the burned-out bulb. Instead, you can remove the light housing from the side of the pool, pull the fixture up onto the side of the pool, and change the light bulb there.

How do you fix a broken pool light?

Check the circuit breaker panel that’s usually found on the side of your house. If the breaker that your pool light is on has been tripped, unplug whatever you just turned on or plugged in and then reset the breaker by turning it all the way off and then back on again. If that doesn’t work, you may have a bad breaker.

Can a pool light be repaired?

If the bulb is burned out, replace it and try to turn it on for a few seconds to test it. If it works, you can proceed with reassembling the light fixture. Be sure that the breaker, GFCI, and pool light switch are all off.

How much does it cost to replace a pool light fixture?

A new pool light gasket for the fixture is about $25. Labor for the repair would be $100-150. Profit on a successful job would be about $120. The cost of a new fixture is about $200 (wholesale).

How much does it cost to replace a pool light?

The smaller LED lights like the Pentair Globrite or PAL 2000 typically cost between $700 and $900 installed. Fiber optic pool lights are usually around $1,300 to $1,700 installed. Full size incandescent pool lights are typically in the range of $450 to $650.

How long should a pool light last?

Your pool lighting should give you few problems overall. Most incandescent bulbs will burn for 1,000 hours before bulb replacement is necessary. LED bulbs can burn for 25 years or more (or so they tell us).