Can You Change A Pool Light Without Draining The Pool?
What is a pool light niche?
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The light niche creates a void or space in the pool wall where the fixture attaches from the front side and the light conduit to attaches on the back side. The light conduit is a plastic or copper tube for the electrical supply wire to feed power to the light fixture. It is mostly buried under the deck.1
Do you have to drain pool to replace light?
Replacing pool lights for your in-ground swimming pool 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.
Do you have to drain a pool to change the light bulb?
Replacing pool lights for your in-ground swimming pool 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 do you install a pool light niche?
The homeowner can install the pool niche into the cutout for the pool light. Follow the Hayward pool light niche installation instructions. When mounting the light niche, push it through the wall from the inside out and then once in place you tighten the lock ring on the back of the niche to seal it against the wall.29
How do I know if my pool light is leaking?
You will know your pool light is leaking if the pool water has dropped to the level around the top of the light. The water level may be below the skimmer bottom or the return line, but if it stopped leaking when it reached the light that is a red flag.2
Can you change a pool light with water in the pool?
Thankfully, pool lights are designed to be replaced without having to lower the water level of the pool. 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.
