Utilizing your pool anytime you choose, including at night, is one of the advantages of owning your pool. Still, you’ll need to know how to change the lightbulb if the pool light finally stops working, as all lights do. A damaged lightbulb or water seeping into the housing are two common causes of pool lights going out of function. Changing a pool light is relatively easy if you take your time. Anyone with some patience and skill may accomplish replacement pool light bulbs. However, some of the older housing is a little trickier.
Warning Note: Electrocution Risk
It’s critical to realize that replacing the wrong pool light is dangerous. It’s dangerous to electricity. So, realize this before doing the task. Electricity and water can be hazardous when combined. So, have the light changed by your Dubai pool maintenance service. They have a team of experts if you have doubts. Also to keeping you and your family safe, this protects against damage to your pool.
How to change the lights in your pool
Cut the power to the old light. To ensure safety, unplug the transformer. Then, switch off the connected PowerPoint. Finally, disconnect the light cable from the transformer.
- Please remove the old light and raise it above the water in the pool. The exact steps for this will change based on the type of light you’re replacing. But, if the light is wall-mounted, you’ll probably need to use a screwdriver to remove it from its bracket. If you have put the light in a niche, you will probably just need to remove it. But, sometimes you may also need to take out the screws.
- Cut the light cable near the old light as you can. While some lights may even be able to separate the cord without requiring a cut, most will.
- Depending on the model of your wall-mounted light, you might need to replace the mounting bracket that came with your old light with the one that comes with your new light. Usually, all you need a screwdriver for this step is to remove the old bracket’s screws and replace them with the new ones. To attach the new light mounting bracket to your pool, you might need to drill new screw holes into the surface if the manufacturer did not construct their brackets with screw holes that would fit most older mounting brackets.
- Connect the new light’s cord to the previous one. The precise steps needed for this stage can vary depending on the brand of replacement light you have. Still, most replacement lights come with a kit that makes it easy for anybody to connect the light to the existing cable, even if they have yet to gain experience with electricity. The exposed copper wiring is usually clamped and covered with heat shrink to insulate the connection.
- Fit the new light into the swimming pool. To avoid sounding like a broken record, the specifics of this step will vary depending on the brand of replacement light you bought, but for a wall-mounted light, the new light has to be screwed onto the mounting bracket using a screwdriver. This typically involves fitting the light into the pre-existing niche if it is a niche-mounted light.
- Reconnect the light’s power source.
Can I change the light in my pool?
Homeowners can change their pool lights. But, it is only advised if they know electrical wiring. And, if they trust their ability to do the task safely and correctly. When changing a pool light, you may have to work with electrical wiring. You can get wet. This is dangerous if done incorrectly. An improperly wired pool light or dropped into the water by accident can cause electrical shock or other problems. Replacing a pool light requires a competent professional’s expertise, especially if you need to become more familiar with electrical work. In addition to ensuring the grounding and appropriate wiring of the electrical components, a swimming pool cleaning service Dubai or pool service specialist possesses the knowledge, abilities, and equipment necessary to safely and effectively replace the pool light.
Can I use an LED to replace my old pool light?
Installing an LED light instead of an outdated pool light is possible. Many pool owners replace obsolete halogen or incandescent lighting with more durable and energy-efficient LED lights. LED pool lights are better than traditional ones in many ways. They use less energy, last longer, and give brighter, more vivid light. In addition, they have an array of colors to choose from and are simple to use with an automatic or remote system. You must pick an LED light that fits your pool’s existing niche. It holds the light in place. This is crucial when replacing an old pool light. Some LED pool lights fit existing niches. Others need a different size or shape.
When replacing pool lights, do I need to drain my pool?
Not usually. Most pool lights should have enough cabling to carry the light to the surface to avoid draining the pool and preserve dry wires. If this isn’t the case, you will need to empty the pool until you can work on the light without getting wet.
Changing or Upgrading the Pool Lighting Assembly
For various reasons, one can decide to take action beyond just changing the pool’s lightbulb. It may be necessary to replace pool lights that are extremely old or ineffective. It takes more work to replace the entire lighting system than to swap out the bulb. You can begin the switch-making process after getting your materials together, shutting off the electricity, and removing the light assembly from the pool. There are a few options available to you for replacing the pool light, depending on the condition of the current light cable.
If the cord is in good condition, cut off the old light assembly. Then, pull the new wire through the opening by securely taping the end of your new light cable to the cut end of the old cord. You can rip out the old wire and apply fish tape in its place if it’s in poor condition or if you don’t think it can pull the new wire through. When pulling wire through the conduit, proceed cautiously and refrain from applying too much force or pulling on the wire. This can break old, fragile conduits or even the wire itself, making an otherwise simple installation much more complex and costly.
Remember that you can change a pool light independently with the necessary equipment and knowledge. Alternatively, TechnicalKH can assist if hiring a swimming pool builders Dubai expert to handle it for you would feel more comfortable!