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    Default Re: Pool light for existing IG pool

    Thanks Waste!

    The link works fine. Also, it sounds like a "doable job." Good point about keeping debris out from behind the liner. The deep end of the pool has a 36" wide sidewalk, then the dirt/yard tapers slightly away from that. Do you think it's possible to drive a short section of EMT (electro-mechanical tubing) through the 3" hole outward to a vertical hole next to the sidewalk? Fortunately, it's all dirt with no rock. Then, pick out the dirt with a long tool and vacuum?

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    Steve, while I admire your ingenuity, you've got to trench to the unit - you need to be able to secure the unit to the wall, run the conduit and BOND!!!! the unit - all of which is done on the back side of the pannel -sorry! . I suppose you could jack out a section of the deck to access the pannel, but a patch always shows.) (just be glad that you don't have 8' of deck there! ).
    Sorry I couldn't make this a little easier for you, but it needs to be done right. If you have any more questions, I'll give you all the help/ info I can!
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    I bought a floating light for my pool last year and really like it. I think it is called a "Pool Buoy" We have an 18x36 inground pool and it lights it fully. It is rechargeable and last about hours. Got it off of Ebay, of course!

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    Default Re: Pool light for existing IG pool

    Quote Originally Posted by joliecharlie View Post
    I bought a floating light for my pool last year and really like it. I think it is called a "Pool Buoy" We have an 18x36 inground pool and it lights it fully. It is rechargeable and last about hours. Got it off of Ebay, of course!
    How many hours is it good for? I am considering getting one this summer as we did not put any lights in our pool when we had it built last year.
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    Default Re: Pool light for existing IG pool

    didn't proof my post before I posted ...Sorry!
    I don't remember what the manual states but I put it in the pool at dark and just let it go. It has never run down while we are in the pool.
    I leave it in to run down over night. So I will guess about 5 hours.
    I believe that battery is the kind that should fully discharge before recharging but don't hold me to that.

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    jc, are you referring to a "Glow Buoy" by any chance? I found references to one made by KL Industries, but "Pool Buoy" turned up swimming aids.

    The pictures on the website look pretty good. Can you compare your real world experience (whatever your using) with them?

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Pool light for existing IG pool

    We opted not to put a light into our pool for 3 reasons.

    Lights attract BUGS.

    Bugs attract BATS.

    Girls hate bats. (Sorry to stereotype, but most do, even though they don't know why)

    Just thought maybe you would want another perspective.

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