david76houston
09-16-2013, 08:53 PM
We purchased our home two years ago and it had a salt water pool with multi-color LED lights. The pool is 4 years old. The lights quit working in the pool but not in the hot tub about 6 months ago which seems a short time. I am now searching for a replacement light. I got a supply and an install price of $850. I wanted to get an opinion on the best light to buy. Most of the one s I have seen are running $450 to $625 for the light. Any help would be welcomed.
david76houston
PoolDoc
09-26-2013, 10:51 AM
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I'm not sure what sort of system you have now -- if you want better advice, you'll need to provide make, model, and voltage of your existing system.
If you happen to have conventional niche with a 12V feed, this may be a cheaper option for you:
252 LED 12 Volt Color Changing Replacement Swimming Pool Light Bulb (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00B9F65YU/poolbooks/)
As far as replacement labor, again, it's hard to offer an opinion without more info. If your system can be fixed simply by dropping in a new LED unit, $850 might be high-ish, though it depends on the market.
But if the conduit from the junction box to the niche is in poor condition (common!) and the lamp cord is not free . . . $850 might be a real bargain. Likewise, if new wiring (and electrician service call) is required.
Good luck.