Change 120v UW light to 12v?

[greenacres]

Your right it is 'West (By-God) Virginia!' I guess I have some time to think about it and try and find a good deal on a transformer. I grew up not far from Wheeling.

How 'bout them 'Eers!!

[CarlD]

I would DEFINITELY change 120v lights to 12v. The safety factor alone makes all the difference. I have 12v lights and the transformers are at a distance, so if, SOMEHOW the lights short out AND the ground-fault fails, the pool doesn't become automatically deadly.

Of course, ALL electrical items around a pool MUST be ground-faulted by ordinance and by d***-fool common sense!

I actually find the 12 v lights to be VERY bright--almost too bright, but that's me. I don't think the underwater lights SHOULD be that bright--they become unpleasant for swimmers. But...that's me.

[greenacres]

Thanks Carl. I think your right, it is on a ground-fault breaker but like I said it will give me peace of mind. If the budget allows maybe one of the LED type with the different colors. I could then use a smaller transformer.

[skamp]

I am going to be using color logic lights that come in 12 or 120V. I am still waiting to see which my PB ordered. If they ordered the 120V I am going to push them to swap to the 12V. If you need the transformer, Hayward recommends the PX100 or PX300. They are pretty cheap at $75-100.

Steve

[greenacres]

Old thread, but just completed. Had a leakly light last year and finally resolved that, got the transformer and 12v led colorchanging bulb from ebay in the off season, installed yesterday and tested out last night. Working great, the kids love the party mode and I feel safer with 12v underwater. Thanks waste and carl

[waste]

I'm sure Carl will agree with me in saying "that's why were here"

Congrats on getting it changed out successfully!! Enjoy the pool and the lights!

[Poolsean]

Since this got bumped to the top, it's worth mentioning that the brightness of the light didn't depend on 120 volts or 12 volts. It's the WATTS of the light that is the indicator of the brightness. Actually, lumins to be more technical...but definately not voltage.

[CarlD]

I'm sure Carl will agree with me in saying "that's why were here"

Congrats on getting it changed out successfully!! Enjoy the pool and the lights!

Me? I'm just here for the free beer!

Now where is that keg they promised was gonna be here?........