alan042 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have two in ground pools that I need to replace the old pool lights. One pool was built 5 years ago and one about 12 years ago. Both pools have 12 volt, 300 watt lights. The newer pool has Sta-Rite Sunglow lights and the older pool the lights are so tarnished that I can't tell who makes them. I would like to replace all the lights in both pools (16 total) with either Hayward or Pentair fixtures My question is, are the niches mostly universal? My pool supplier tells me that if I have Sunglow lights, I have to replace them with Sunglow. Or if I have Hayward, I have to replace them with Hayward because each niche is specific to each brand of light. The niches in both pools look the same to me. They measure about 10 inches deep and about 8 inches across. The have a notch in the bottom to accept the metal tab on the bottom of the light and a place for a screw in the top to secure it. Is my pool supplier right? And if not, who makes the better fixture? Hayward or Pentair? Thank you in advance, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Sta-Rite is owned by Pentair. Pentair also owns American Products product (Pentair puts their name on it), which sounds like the niche you described. Have you had both lights out to look and see if the two niches look the same? If both pools were built by the same Co., they may have the same niche, in which case sta-rite lights would be a safe bet since you have one that fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan042 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks for the reply PC. I have had lights out of both pools and the niches look the same from what I can tell. I'm trying to get away from the Sta-Rite lights because the ones I have are notorious for leaking and it's a real pain to get the clamp and gasket just right when reassembling them. I have a Hayward light in the spa and they are a breeze to take apart and change the bulb in. I prefer to replace the pool lights with Hayward or Pentair. Just need to know if I can make them fit before I spend thousands of the clubs money on lights. Thanks, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Vince Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 The pool supplier is right, because when pool build, the niche has installed , if need change must change a same model from same brand. If not leak, dont need to change niche, or even dont need change the light fixture. Just updat the bulbs to what you need will be most cost efficient. Ofcoures, before change it , need find out some specification to selct a suitable bulb.This article may can help to know -“How to get pool light information for a replacement” http://homelightpro.com/how-to-get-pool-light-information/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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