How To Change A Pool Light Bulb?

Do you ever wonder how to unwind after a long day of work? If you're unsure how to spend your time, swimming is a great idea. Not only is it good for your health, but it also helps relieve stress. But if the pool light is dim or not working while you're enjoying a swim, it can spoil your pleasure or even irritate you.

There are several reasons why underwater pool lights can become dim or stop working. The constant current LED driver may not be functioning, causing the LED pool light to become dull. You can solve this problem by installing a new driver. If most of the LED chips in the pool light have burned out, you will need to replace the pool light bulb with a new one or replace the entire pool light. In this article, you will learn that replacing a pool light bulb is not complicated. It is actually an easy task that you can do yourself.

Make Sure Your Pool Light Source Is Replaceable

There are many types of pool lights, and they vary greatly from company to company. Due to the long life of LED pool lights, only some pool lights have replaceable light sources. Currently, the most common standards for replaceable pool light bulbs are PAR56 and E27. You can learn more about pool light sources by reading the article "LED Pool Light Bulbs: A Complete Guide." Additionally, you can consult your retailer or pool light manufacturer.

Preparation

Before replacing the pool light bulb, make sure you are fully prepared so that you are not rushed when replacing the bulb. Have the tools you need to replace the bulb ready. Screwdriver, tester, replacement light bulb.

Drain the Pool

Draining a portion of the pool water facilitates the replacement of the bulb. It is not necessary, but it is very useful for beginners.

Turn Off the Power

Once you have finished draining, turn off the power to the pool. The pool power can be found on the power distribution box. After locating it, turn off the power. After the power is off, try turning the light back on to confirm that the power is off. If you cannot find the pool power, the safest option is to turn off the main power in your home. Then repeat the above method to see if you have turned off the power.

Remove the Pool Light

If it is a built-in pool light, there will be reserved light wires in the pool light niche. At this stage, you can unscrew the pool light and carefully pry the light out. Then pull the light straight down for the next step. If it is a wall-mounted pool light, you can loosen the wire on the other side after bending the pool light carefully, so that you can slowly pull out the light wire and then pull it down to the ground.

Replace the Pool Light Bulb

The next step is to tighten the screws. Some of the screws on the lamp holder have a cross shape, and some are in line. Therefore, prepare all possible tools at the beginning to ensure that you have the tools you need on hand and not waste time. Take a suitable screwdriver, remove the screws from the lamp holder, place them in a safe place, remove the lamp holder, and place the screws together.

Some bulbs have screw connectors that can be twisted and loosened, and some have attached wires, so be extra careful when removing the bulb. If a wire is exposed, first test with a tester to confirm if the wire is live at this stage, and then replace it with a new bulb after confirming its safety.

If there is dirt inside the lamp, it should be cleaned in a timely manner. Pool lights that have been used for more than ten years may also have internal water corrosion. If the corrosion is severe, even if we replace the pool light bulb, it may be damaged within a short period. In this case, it is best to replace the pool light with a brand new one.

Reinstall the Pool Light

After replacing the bulb, reinstall the inner rings of the lens one by one. Then place the lamp housing and tighten the screws again. For built-in pool lights, twist the light wire in circles, place it back into the niche, secure it, and screw it down. For wall-mounted pool lights, you also need to go to the other side of the wire after placing the light. Carefully pull the wire that has just been pulled, then turn on the power supply and secure the interface with insulating tape.

Load the tools to prevent screwdrivers, screws, etc. from being misplaced. If the tools accidentally fall into the pool or are blown into it, it will cause safety issues.

After you have done all of the above, turn the power back on and check if the pool light is working properly. At the same time, use a tester to check for any leaks around the pool light. Once everything appears to be in order, our pool light bulb replacement is complete.

FAQs You Might Be Interested In

How to determine the size of the bulb?

In general, pool lights are not easily damaged, so they are rarely replaced. When you want to replace the pool light bulb yourself, you will find that many years have passed, the product manual is forgotten, and the purchase record may not be found for a long time. How do we determine the size of the pool light bulb if we want to replace it ourselves? At this stage, you can remove the light bulb and check if there is a product model on the bulb. If so, you can directly contact the manufacturer to inquire about the size. If not, take the old light bulb to the store or supermarket and have the staff bring you a bulb of the same size.

How do you choose the right bulb?

After determining the size of the bulb, you can choose the bulb you prefer. There are many factors to consider when replacing the pool light bulb, such as connectors, prices, colors...

Different materials, different prices. The common materials for pool light bulbs are stainless steel and plastic. You can choose one according to your preferences.

As for colors, pool light bulbs currently emit more than just white. If you plan to have a party at night, it would be better to choose a color-changing pool light bulb.

How long will the bulb last after replacing the pool light bulb? What about after-sales service?

LED pool light bulbs have a long lifespan. If you purchase a pool light bulb from a reliable manufacturer, you don't have to worry about the quality. The pool light bulb often passes quality tests and inspections in our company. Our products come with a 3-year warranty. If you have any questions during use, you can contact us via email. Our technicians will answer your questions as soon as possible.

What are the most popular pool light bulbs?

Among the current LED pool light bulbs, the most popular specifications are PAR56 and E27.

WAKING Lighting is a professional manufacturer of LED pool lights and bulbs. All our pool light bulbs have an IP68 rating. Each light bulb may differ slightly in size, material, and maximum supported power. Whether you need pool light products or want to solve related problems, feel free to contact us.