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How long do inground pool lights Last?

How long do inground pool lights Last?

LED bulbs have a very long life span…about 30,000 hours compared to the 5,000 hours of the incandescent and the 6,000 hours fiber optics. That’s the equivalent of SIX incandescent replacements and FIVE fiber optic replacements.

Do LED pool lights burn out?

1: Do LED Lights Really Last 80,000 Hours as Promised? All the marketing hype would have you believe that your new LED light will last for 50,000 to 100,000 hours (up to 12 years). This is a half-truth really. Yes the LEDs themselves will normally last that long.

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Are LED pool lights worth it?

An LED light will save you roughly 75\% on your energy usage compared to a comparable incandescent light. REMEMBER, that LED pool lights cost more, on average, than a simple incandescent light so your cost savings will not start till you recoup the additional money that you spent on the LED lights.

How long do LED lights actually last?

Many LEDs have a rated life of up to 50,000 hours. This is approximately 50 times longer than a typical incandescent, 20-25 times longer than a typical halogen, and 8-10 times longer than a typical CFL. Used 12 hours a day, a 50,000 bulb will last more than 11 years. Used 8 hours a day, it will last 17 years!

Can you change a pool light without draining the pool?

Replacing pool lights for your in-ground swimming pool does not require draining the water from the pool or hiring a professional. You might get wet when replacing a burned out in-ground swimming pool light, but by following a few safety steps, you can safely replace the pool light without fear of electrocution.

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How much does it cost to replace pool light?

Total Cost to Install a LED Pool Light

Description Optional Cost
LED Pool Light Fitting No $150 to $650
New Transformer Yes $30 to $80
Electrician No $100 to $400
Total Cost $250 to $1130

What causes pool lights to stop working?

Obviously, there could be a number of reasons for your pool lights to not be working such as a burned out pool light bulb, water inside the fixture, bad GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) just to name a few. All of these issues should be inspected and diagnosed by a qualified repair technician.

How do you know if a pool light is bad?

If the bulb tests well (3-20 ohms) the fixture is probably bad. Try a new bulb without closing the fixture. It probably will not light, and the fixture will have to be replaced. If the bulb tests poorly (overflow, open, no continuity, infinite ohms), the light most likely will work fine with a new bulb and gasket.

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Why are pool LED lights so expensive?

It costs a lot of money to have sales people to go to all the different pool store chains that must be covered in the bulb price. You aren’t paying for a better bulb, you are paying for expensive overhead and multiple mouths to feed when each bulb is sold.

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