Lighting Your Pool

Pool lighting deteriorates for a variety of reasons. Bulbs burn out, sun rot and corrosion cause damage, and connections fail. When such failures occur, and replacement is inevitable, LED lighting is a worthy consideration in spite of its higher initial cost. Here we talk about some of the reasons LED pool lighting is an excellent option for the pool and pool area.

VISIBILITY

In-pool lighting is never complete without landscape lighting. It’s just too dark!

We fear what we can't see. While swimming at night, we're also inclined to run into the sides of the pool and potentially hurt ourselves. So, in-pool lighting is a fabulous way to stay safe because swimmers can see what is in the water. Also, every horror movie ever made around water assures us that visibility in the water is a good thing.

Even LED landscape lighting around the pool makes sense, because a lit pool surrounded by darkness is creepy and not safe. If a pool owner thinks of lighting in terms of layers in and around the pool, their lighting will be commendable, and they can never go wrong. Setting these lights on timers or motion detectors will be more convenient and lower operating costs.

ECONOMICS

The economics of LED lighting is indisputable. LED' cost less to operate for the same number of lumens. But, more importantly, they last longer than traditional incandescent lights, between fifteen and twenty times longer. For a pool owner, this means the need to replace the bulbs is lower. The virtue of longevity more than justifies their higher price, which is eventually recovered by the lower operating costs alone.

AMBIANCE

A beautifully lit pool provides an aesthetically pleasing sanctuary. What is more, LED lighting offers a stunning ambiance and offers unprecedented control, color, and style options. Floating LED pool lights are also an option which adds an intoxicating effect, especially for a party or celebration.

FIBER OPTIC LIGHTING

It would be remiss not to say a few words about fiber optic lighting. Fiber optic lighting can produce an incredible dynamic in pool lighting. However, it's about double the cost of LED lights, and it only lasts half (or less) as long. Fiber optic lighting certainly has merits, which we may discuss in a future blog.

If you're considering a pool lighting upgrade, talk to your pool care technician about the options which might be right for your pool. A little lighting money, well spent, will add to the ambiance of your pool, waterfall, or fountain. Lighting is a wise investment in the safety of those who spend time around your pool at night.

If you have a pool need, whether it’s service, renovation, repair, lighting, or something else, call Magic Matt’s Pools at 623-745-9953 today!