How do you seal an inground pool light?
POOL PUTTY: Mix up half of the epoxy/resin Pool Putty, and pack it around the (cleaned up) light cord and connection port. Make a cone of putty that seals up against the niche, cord and port. Fill the pool back up, and allow the light to remain on deck for 24 hours, to allow the putty to dry.
How long do pool light gaskets last?
99% of all color LED bulb failures are due to exposure to water because the light housings leak. A typical high end silicone lens gasket will last anywhere from 5 – 10 years before the chlorine in your pool water finally takes its toll on the gasket and causes it to leak.
How do I know if my pool light is leaking?
You will know your pool light is leaking if the pool water has dropped to the level around the top of the light. The water level may be below the skimmer bottom or the return line, but if it stopped leaking when it reached the light that is a red flag.
How do you use pool putty?
After mixing equal parts of pool putty together, roll the mixture between your hands to make a “snake”. Place the putty into the junction of the pool skimmer and pool wall, pushing into the area firmly to fill any cracks or voids. If above the water line, use a bit of pool water to help smooth and form the putty.
Should I Lube pool light gasket?
The pool lube should be silicone…and while it’s technically a lubricant – it primarily acts as a preservative for the rubber seal. Coating it with the lube maintains the flexibility/effectiveness of the seal by not allowing contaminants access to the rubber, which can decay, harden, or corrode it.
What happens if water gets in pool light?
Once the water reaches the socket, it will trip the GFI and that will be the extent of the shock hazard. You should change the (lens) gasket in the fixtures and see if that is the source of the leak, it could also be where the cord enters the fixture.
How long will pool putty last?
Pool Putty repairs can last many years, or can be redone as needed. Replacing the skimmer on an inground pool is a big job, and will cost at least $1000!
How long does it take for pool putty to dry?
The putty is workable for 15 minutes max and cures in less than 24 hours.