Although we can design, install and service all sorts of low voltage outdoor lighting, it’s important to note that we do not install or repair lighting in swimming pools. Most of this lighting is 120 volts and must be installed or repaired by a reputable licensed electrician.
A news story aired recently that talked about two children who were hurt by grabbing a metal hand rail in a pool. It turns out that the pool light was not properly grounded, and water had leaked into the pool light fixture. It’s extremely critical that pool lighting is properly grounded and GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protected.
The good news is that some cities are now requiring that all pool lighting be low voltage, below 16 volts. This voltage would be safe in the case where a fixture corrodes or a ground is not secure. Austin, Texas is one of the cities that has adopted this requirement for all swimming pools, spas and permanent fountains. We hope this will become a trend across central Texas and the nation.
Personally, I think it would be a great idea to convert any swimming pool light to low voltage. The idea of a 120 volt light under water in a swimming pool is a just a little scary to me.
