Upgrading Your Pool Lights to LED Lights

Changing your pool lights from a standard incandescent bulb to LED lights can be done in one or two ways. If you like your current light and don’t wish to fully upgrade to a new LED color-changing system a simple LED replacement bulb might be the way to go. 



Yes, you can simply replace incandescent pool lights with LED bulbs. LED bulbs are brighter, more efficient, and last longer than incandescent bulbs. They also offer more color and installment options. When replacing incandescent or halogen bulbs with LED bulbs, you should choose bulbs that fit into the fixture. Most pool lights use E26 bulbs, but it's best to remove the old bulb and check it before you buy a new one. 

You should only put an LED bulb in a fixture that is less than 10 years old. One problem that you may run into is that when you pull out an older light fixture to change it the cord on the back might be compromised letting water into the fixture. In that case, upgrading the entire light fixture will be necessary. 

Depending on the location of your old lights and how they are accessed, you might need to partially or fully drain the pool to safely access and replace the lights.

Access the Old Lights:
Remove the old light fixtures carefully. This might involve unscrewing them or removing any cover plates or fixtures in place.

Disconnect Wiring:
Carefully disconnect the electrical wiring from the old lights. Take note of how the wiring is connected for when you install the new LED lights.
Prepare the New LED Lights:

Check the manufacturer's instructions for any specific preparation steps required for your LED lights.

Install LED Lights:
Install the LED lights into the existing fixtures. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for securing them in place. Connect the wiring to the LED lights following the same configuration as the old lights. Typically, this involves connecting the colored wires appropriately (black to black, white to white, etc.).

Waterproofing:
Ensure that the LED lights are properly sealed to prevent water from entering the electrical components. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for waterproofing.
Test the Lights:

Turn the power back on and test the LED lights to make sure they are working properly. Check both the white and color-changing functions if applicable.
Adjust and Secure:

Secure the fixtures in place according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Restore Water and Close Access Points:
If you had to drain the pool, refill it to the appropriate level.

Here is more about the Pal light system:
If you have a regular 400-watt pool light and a 100-watt spa light and you run your pool and spa light for 4 hours one night, that is 2000 watts of electricity. Replace those with the PAL EvenGlow LED pool and spa light and since they generate only 37 watts every hour after 4 hours that is only 148 watts and a savings of 1,852 watts. I should also mention that these lights are backed by a 3-year warranty and are rated for 50,000 hours of use. So if you use these lights 4 hours a night they should last around 34 years!

The PAL EvenGlow lights will be available at your local Leslie’s Pool Supplies Retail outlet and you can have them expertly installed by Leslie’s Installation Specialist.

Here is some more about these amazing lights:
Unique lens optics creates an EvenGlow effect in the pool
No more harsh LED or Incandescent light
No more hot LED laser-like beams across the pool
Reduce shadowing and hot spots
Three-year warranty (with professional install)
Proprietary Color Touch light control
Latest in RF and WiFi technology
Infinite color selection 
Dimmability
Reliable constant output power supplies
Industry-best warranty rate
Easy retrofit to existing niches
Fits any standard 8” wet niche
Frosted lens design for EvenGlow Effect
30 watts power draw at 12vdc (12” Pool Light)
7 watts power draw at 12vdc (Smal Spa Light)
RGB with Color Touch Technology
Cool White coming soon for commercial
Stainless Escutcheon fitted with light
Replaceable hook at bottom of the light
UL Listed

The PAL EvenGlow lights are the total upgrade package for your pool and spa. I wouldn’t hesitate to go with these lights if you are thinking about upgrading your pool and spa light and the Dual Zone upgrade is a must-have.  


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