Set the multimeter to read 120 Volt AC or higher so it can accurately read your breaker. The multimeter will have two leads: one Red lead (positive) and one Black lead (Negative or Ground.)The black lead is connected to COM port and the red to the mAVΩ port, the latter will be touched to the “hot” wire to measure volt load. Before removing the panel, make sure to mark the switch that handles the light’s load. To test a single pole 120 Volt breaker we will need to remove the front panel of the breaker box to access the terminals. Your run of the mill meter can be found at a local hardware store or borrowed from friendly neighbor. The usual hurdle homeowners have to overcome is getting a multimeter to complete the task. The actual task of checking the breaker is not the difficulty, mainly because the task consists of touching a couple probes to terminals. If you correctly reset the breaker but it continues to flip to neutral, replacing the breaker may be necessary. If the switch is not completely reset, it will spring back to idle. To reset the breaker, find the flipped breaker, push it to the complete off position and then flip on. When a breaker is tripped, it flips to an idle position and will not resume current flow until it is completely reset by hand. Next, we will reset the breaker at the box. To perform the latter, we will unplug any appliance that may have immediately caused the overload. Annoying because most of the time the reason for the trip is a mystery, unless of course you just plugged in an appliance that overloaded a circuit.īefore we do anything, we want to reset the breaker and also restore the circuit to the point before the trip. The dreaded CLICK of a tripped breaker is an annoying and sometimes befuddling event. Take a look at our guide on replacing a pool light bulb. A test of the circuitry may be necessary to be certain the new bulb will not be ruined by a power surge or some other electrical issue. If the bulb was relatively new before it blew, I would not run out and replace it right away. If you hear the ring-a-ting-ting of a broken filament then it’s time for a new bulb. The steps on the bulb shake test are simple: remove the light bulb from the fixture and shake it next to your ear. If your pool light will not turn on and you suspect the bulb, the old shake test is simple enough for any pool owner to do. If the conduit seal degrades to that point, the light is likely dead and will require replacement. Replacing a pools light lens gasket is pretty simple and even the more novice pool owners can do the job.Īnother less likely cause of a pool light fixture leak is a power cord conduit seal leak. A fixture filled with water can also cause a breaker to trip, so be mindful of that when troubleshooting. Chlorine exposure or old age can deteriorate the rubber to warp so that it allows water to reach the light internals. The heavy gauge rubber ring acts as a clamp seal that waterproofs the joint between the lens and light housing. This part is also called the housing gasket. As we all should know, water and light sockets do not mix.Ī leaky pool light stems from a bad lens gasket. Most of the time, this issue is not discovered until the bulb blows. Leaky Pool Lightįor the close observing swimmer, you may notice water in the light fixture. The o-ring is important to prevent excess water leakage into the niche or housing. If the screw is stripped or lost, make sure you replace the screw and the gum o-ring. To fix the issue, dip into your pool with a phillips head screwdriver and tighten the screw. If the fixture wobbles when touched or a strong ripple hits it then a loose screw is likely the cause. The lockscrew is located at the 12 o’clock position on the light fixture face. I swear that is the last pun in this blog…Ī pool light, despite all its waterproofing and hundred or so volts of electricity, is held into the pool wall by one bolt called the lockscrew. So, sit back, relax and let us enlighten you. We will walk through some simple fixes and some not so simple. I’ve learned to start with the easy and then work your way up to the hard. When your light goes kaput it is time to roll up the shirt sleeves, pull out the test probes and go to work.īut where to start? That is a tough question, as a pool light can have a hundred or so feet of cable, circuit breakers, GFCIs, and junction boxes to contest with.
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A glimmering pool light will add dazzling high notes to your poolscape but a dim or broken light can leave you in the dark as to how to fix it.
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