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    Default New Pool Light

    I have an old Amerlite Niche and 300Watt 12V light.
    The Transformer is dead and the gasket seals in the light housing are all shot.

    Clearly I need a new light....but should I replace the transformer or just install 120V instead?

    Any recommendations?

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    Default Re: New Pool Light

    A 12 volt light is always safer in a pool. It may be a code requirement in your area. After that, it all depends on how hard it would be to get 120 volts (and a ground wire if not already there) to the junction box. I've seen many older 12 volt installations where a ground was not run from the panel or transformer to the j-box.

    Just a few things to consider.

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    Default Re: New Pool Light

    I've got a grouding wire to the light.

    Is there a difference between a 12V and 120V fixture? They look the same to me and it looks as if I can put a 120V bulb in the 12V fixture if I were to run 120 to it.

    The only thing I can see is that the 12V cabling is a little "thicker".

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    The fixture itself is basically the same. If you go with a 120v light, make sure that a properly installed GFCI is in the light circuit. It's best to have a good pool tech or electrician familiar with pools to install this.

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    Default Re: New Pool Light

    go 12 volt!!!! keep the deadly 120 away from your pool. Your life and the life of others isn't worth the risk. We had a family die not too long ago around here with a 120v light problem.

    Keep the transformer next to the house. The reason the wire is thicker for a 12 volt system is that it is pulling higher amperage than a 120 volt system.

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