Why is my pool light not working?
If the breaker that your pool light is on has been tripped, unplug whatever you just turned on or plugged in and then reset the breaker by turning it all the way off and then back on again. If that doesn’t work, you may have a bad breaker. If you have any GFCI outlets on your pool light circuit, try resetting them.
How do you troubleshoot a pool light?
3. Has The Bulb Burnt Out?
- Shut off the breaker and all power switches.
- Remove the lens and the bulb.
- Replace the bulb with a new LED (preferably) bulb.
- Turn the light on and test to see if it goes on.
- Place the bulb underwater to ensure there are no air leaks.
- If everything works, replace the bulb and the fixture.
Does pool have to be drained to replace light?
Replacing your in-ground swimming pool light does not require draining the water from the pool or hiring a professional. The design of the pool light’s housing allows you to remove it from the pool without the need to disconnect any wiring.
How long does a pool light fixture last?
Your pool lighting should give you few problems overall. Most incandescent bulbs will burn for 1,000 hours before bulb replacement is necessary. LED bulbs can burn for 25 years or more (or so they tell us).
How do I test my pool lights?
Locate the “TEST” button on the outlet, usually between the two sockets. Then push it in, you should hear it pop. Then try to turn the pool light on. If the light does not turn on, and you know the light is working properly, then your GFCI is working properly.
How often do pool lights need to be replaced?
How do you test an LED pool light?
Set your volt-ohm meter to “continuity test” (or lowest ohm scale), and test between the black and white wires to the light (they connect to the bulb). If your light bulb is in good condition, it should read about 3-20 ohms.
Can you replace a pool light underwater?
Most swimming pools are equipped with at least one underwater light. And, like any light, the bulb can burn out and need replacing. Simply detach the light’s outer casing from the side of the pool, pull it out of the water onto the pool’s edge and replace the bulb from there.
What happens if water gets into pool light?
If there is water inside the lens of the pool light, which you can usually see from on-deck, that doesn’t mean that the light is leaking, but it does mean that the lamp gasket has failed, letting water leak inside and surround the bulb.