What To Consider Before Purchasing the Pool Light
Before purchasing and installing your swimming pool lights, there are a few general design aspects you should consider first. Ask yourself these questions:
What is the purpose of the lights?
What kind of pool finish do I have?
Are there areas of my pool that need more lighting than others?
What is the size and shape of my pool?
Do I want a colored or white pool light?
Where am I placing the lights?
Together, we will address each area.
Establishing The Purpose
Pool owners utilize their pool for a variety of reasons. Make sure your pool lights are a reflection of your needs. Are you using your pool for fitness purposes or is it more for time with the family? You might even own a pool for aesthetic purposes only. (Trust us, there’s a ton of people out there who do- Google it!)
Fitness Use: Fitness pools are typically lit from the sides so that the swimmers don’t swim directly into beams of light.
Family Use: Because recreational pools usually contain the most light, pay attention to safety areas such as steps, entrances, and exits. There should be enough light to safely assist swimmers in and out of the pool.
For Aesthetics: Most pools used for aesthetics purposes keep the lights flushed with the wall of the pool, using a 1.5″ inlet fitting. Usually, they are the nicheless lights.
But normally we suggest if choose big power LED pool lights, every 1.5 or 2 meters would install one piece. If choosing traditional halogen pool lights, can be 4-5 meters install one piece. This is only for suggestion.
