If I attempt to replace the light fixture, Is there a risk of creating a leak through the back of the niche while attempting to pull the new wire for the new fixture through the conduit for connection? (vynil) Pool does not currently leak - just the fixture leaks which trashed the socket of the old fixture. Thanks, Helpful video.
Sadly it is NOT allowed (due to risk of electrocution) to splice cable that reside permanently underwater. Not even IP68 connectors are made to be always submerged. This is why pool lights are installed such that the wire for the lights can be puled out and used to pull the new light wire. You basically cut the wire a foot or so from the back of the old light, connect (securely) the new light wiring to the old wiring still coming our of the niche, and then on the other side where the old wire comes out of the ground you can pull it to remove and bring the new wire to the same spot. If you're going to do this it is also recommended to switch from 120V AC to 12V DC LED lighting, to save money and be safer due to the lower voltage and amperage. New LED lights also have controllers that allow for color changes and even smart phone Bluetooth or ideally Wi-Fi control.
Under rated video. I have some conduit pipes that are making my yard wet I’m pretty sure this is the reason. I’m going to try this.
Let us know if it fixes anything!
Thanks for the info.
If I attempt to replace the light fixture, Is there a risk of creating a leak through the back of the niche while attempting to pull the new wire for the new fixture through the conduit for connection? (vynil) Pool does not currently leak - just the fixture leaks which trashed the socket of the old fixture. Thanks, Helpful video.
Is it okay just to slice the blown out portion of my wiring that goes to my light fixture?
Sadly it is NOT allowed (due to risk of electrocution) to splice cable that reside permanently underwater. Not even IP68 connectors are made to be always submerged. This is why pool lights are installed such that the wire for the lights can be puled out and used to pull the new light wire. You basically cut the wire a foot or so from the back of the old light, connect (securely) the new light wiring to the old wiring still coming our of the niche, and then on the other side where the old wire comes out of the ground you can pull it to remove and bring the new wire to the same spot. If you're going to do this it is also recommended to switch from 120V AC to 12V DC LED lighting, to save money and be safer due to the lower voltage and amperage. New LED lights also have controllers that allow for color changes and even smart phone Bluetooth or ideally Wi-Fi control.
Will it work on vinyl tears?
No! Vinyl liner patches are what you need to patch up a vinyl liner!
What brand did you use?
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