Is a low voltage LED light a better and safer choice for an inground swimming pool?
Can a professional just swap out the higher voltage lamp with a low voltage model? It seems safer.
4 Responses
STEVEN F
20 Jun 2010
nlbheating@comca
20 Jun 2010
I can’t say whether it’s any safer. Safer is as safer does. But LEDs last much longer than incandescent and in many cases they give off more light. Also, low voltage lights generally save you more money on your power consumption.
Bezo R
20 Jun 2010
Yes, LED is better in that it will last much longer that a standard pool light. It is also a much safer choice because it is also going to be a low voltage lamp, usually 12 volts.
A professional can not just swap out the lamps because the low voltage LED requires a transformer. The transformer will take the 120v line power and convert it to 12 volts, which is what you need to power the LED lamp. A professional will be able to look at your pool and determine the best and safest method to convert your pool lights to LED.
Petiaz
20 Jun 2010
agree with Bezo R, a transformer needed in the circuit, to change high voltage to low voltage, or you can find some high voltage led lamps, they are sold somewhere.
As long as the fixture is properly sealed to prevent water form entering, there is no safety advantage. That said, ALL LEDs are actually low voltage and normally provide more light for a given amount of energy usage.