Why Is my Pool Light Dim?

A backyard pool can provide years of entertainment for your whole family. Gatherings are more fun when there's a pool. The hot Tampa, as well as St. Petersburg evenings, provide an excellent occasion for adults to relax at the pool's patio and enjoy an evening dip. There's nothing more welcoming than a sparkling pool waiting to be enjoyed by you and your loved ones.



One of the most effective ways to make your pool more attractive when the sun goes down is to add lighting. The lights in your pool illuminate the sparkling waters and create a secure night-time swimming space. They are a security feature, especially when kids are around. However, if the lights start acting up, dimming turning off and on, or going out without reason, it is important to find the cause of the problem in the lighting of your pool quickly.

Reasons for Dimming Pool Lights

With the numerous components required to light your pool, there are many components involved, and not all remedies are straightforward. When electricity is involved, it is best to engage a professional electrician. Electrical work isn't an easy task to do yourself, particularly when it involves water. Let the repairs be handled by experts.

Knowing the potential causes behind the dim or intermittent lighting in your pool can assist you in understanding the task that needs to be accomplished. This is a simple fix, like tightening the loose housing or bulb or something more complex that requires skilled electrical work. Here are some typical causes of dim or defective lighting for pools.

The loose fixture. A common reason for lighting that dims is due to the housing being shaky. Many pool activities such as kids playing, swimming in and out, or similar could cause the lock screws to break loose. Sometimes, it's as easy as getting into the pool using your Philips screwdriver and tightening up the screw that locks the pool. If your screw is damaged and you need to replace it, don't simply replace it. There's an O-ring that is in the same place that functions as a gasket and forms an impervious seal. It should be replaced in conjunction with the screw.

Leaky housing. Your light is housed in a lens and gasket for the housing that keeps an impervious seal. As time passes, the hard gasket's rubber can disintegrate. Exposure to chlorine and other chemicals for swimming can weaken the seal. Water can be introduced into the housing, which causes the light to go out. If water can enter the housing, your breaker or GFCI could be triggered. If it seems that more than the gasket is damaged, the best step is to contact the electrician.

Burnt-Out Bulb. It may seem like a straightforward fix; just replace the bulb that is burned out, isn't it? But it's not that simple! If your bulb is new and is completely burnt out (broken filament is obvious), it is recommended to consult an electrician. Bulbs that fail to burn out prior to their time could signal an electrical problem that could be caused by an over-voltage or damaged wiring.

Overloaded circuit breaker. An overloading circuit breaker can disrupt the electrical flow of an electrical circuit when it is excessively stressed. If you suspect that the issue is with your breaker because of the constant "tripping," you must contact a licensed electrician. The breaker is also connected to the wiring for your home. It is not to be repaired or replaced by any other person than a certified professional.

Shock hazard/GFCI. When the pool wiring was put in place, it was fitted with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. This device is put in place in the event of an elevated chance of experiencing a shock. If the GFCI detects an occurrence of shock, it will stop the current at the line. Then, call an expert.

Continuity disruption. Whether from problems with your lines or power fluctuations or any other issues in the power supply, the light in your pool could be affected. It is not a DIY solution. Locating the source of the interruption in your electric line is challenging, at the very least, for an electrician with no license.