Pool lights

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Pool lights do not just add an interesting ambiance to a swimming pool, they make it safer for nighttime swims. Of course, certain precautions must be taken to ensure that the lights remain a safety feature, rather than a danger.

Everyone knows that water and electricity are not a good mix – we know not to blow dry our hair while taking baths. But many pools have electric pool lights beneath the water. This may seem to go against common sense, but these lights are actually quite safe. They are completely sealed within a protective waterproof fixture. And to replace a light bulb, this entire casing must be taken out of the pool (it is connected to a special extension cord).

Nonetheless, as safe as pool lights are, there have still been reported electrocutions due to them. Fortunately, these electrocutions are completely preventable. If you have a pool that was installed before 1965, it is important that you ensure it is safe. It must be encapsulated with an epoxy potting material. This will seal in the current and keep water out.

Also ensure that your older pool has been retrofitted with ground fault circuit interrupters that will cut off electricity when there is a change in the current flow. You also must check where your flush deck junction box is placed – it is best to have it 20 feet from the pool. There are laws for new pools that ensure that the lighting is safe, but this law did not exist for older pools. If you are unsure of the safety of your pool lights, be sure to have an experienced technician come help you out.

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