Is it 120 or 12 volt?
My pool light has suddenly developed a mind of it's own. I have 500 watt Pentair incandesent light fixture. Replaced a burned out bulb about 2 years ago. Don't use it very much, probably about 50 hours per season.
About a week ago I turned it on and 10 or 15 minutes later it went out by itself. I went to the switch and flipped it a couple of times, still no light. After 30 minutes or so I tried to switch it back on and it worked. Ever since that first time it's been happening every time I use it.
It is on a GFC circuit, but it never trips. Is there some sort of temp sensor that might be turning it off because of over heating? If so, why would it all of a sudden be overheating?
I've been considering installing a SAM light, but was hoping to put it off til next year. So, any help would be appreciated.
DerrikM
Is it 120 or 12 volt?
Some people have hobbies.....I have a pool.
It is 120 volt.Originally Posted by Tredge
DerrikM
That rules out a faulty transformer....
I dont believe there is any kind of heat sensor in those lamps.
Sometimes electrical equipment can become naturally sensitive to heat and you may have a bad solder connection in the light housing.
Check all connections and I would try to elliminate the GFCI as a source just in case. The last resort would be to replace the light housing.
Since it happens every time it should be fairly easy to narrow down the source.
Some people have hobbies.....I have a pool.
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