Pool Lighting

Shop Premium Color-Changing and White LED Fixtures for In-Ground Pools

LED pool lights have permanently replaced old incandescent fixtures as the quality standard for modern in-ground pool installations and equipment retrofits. Upgrading your equipment pad with solid-state LED fixtures allows you to consume up to 86% less electricity, extends individual light lifespans to 30,000–50,000+ operational hours, and delivers dynamic color-changing capabilities that are completely impossible with traditional incandescent units.

This category carries full LED pool lighting fixtures from premier manufacturers like Pentair, Hayward, and J&J Electronics. Products are available in both brilliant color-changing LED and ultra-bright white LED architectures, covering low-voltage 12V and line-voltage 120V configurations with heavy-duty 50-foot, 100-foot, and 150-foot factory cord options.

Whether you are upgrading a weathered, leaking fixture or specifying a high-efficiency lighting layout for a brand-new build, Fresh Pool Supply stocks the precise pool LED lights and hardware required to cover every in-ground pool configuration. Upgrading your lighting is one of the easiest ways to instantly improve your backyard’s seasonal energy efficiency. Plus, enjoy free shipping on all orders over $49.99, nationwide.

Explore the Hayward ColorLogic LED Pool Lights

The Hayward ColorLogic pool light range covers a versatile array of niche options, operational voltages, and smart backyard automation platforms. Use the comprehensive breakdown below to pinpoint the perfect Hayward setup for your pool wall:

Buyer's Note: The AstroLite Plastic is a traditional, legacy Hayward 500W incandescent fixture—it is not an LED unit. If you are looking for long-term energy efficiency, automated color-changing light shows, and modern smart system compatibility, make sure to select a ColorLogic model instead.

Browse the Pentair Color Splash, IntelliBrite, and MicroBrite Lines

Fresh Pool Supply stocks premier Pentair pool light configurations alongside compatible J&J Electronics color-optimized options, covering color LED, white LED, and various voltage specs. Use this concise guide to compare your options:

Ordering Note: The J&J Color Splash series is available for immediate online checkout and nationwide shipping, while certain Pentair IntelliBrite and MicroBrite models feature exclusive in-store pricing structures. Contact our store team directly to secure your units, calculate freight, or verify exact model availability.

Wrong Voltage, Big Problem: Your 12V vs. 120V Pool Light Guide

Voltage selection is the single most critical buying decision you will make when purchasing an underwater fixture. You must always match the replacement fixture to your existing equipment pad wiring and transformer configuration. Installing the wrong voltage will destroy a 12V fixture instantly or fail to strike a 120V lamp, creating an immediate electrical safety hazard.

If you are at all uncertain about the voltage running to your current equipment pad, consult a licensed pool electrician or look up your layout in our comprehensive pool parts catalog for standalone step-down transformers. You can also bring your old fixture housing directly to Fresh Pool Supply Henderson for a confirmed voltage match.

Too Short Is Too Late: Choosing the Right Pool Light Cord Length

Your light cord length must comfortably reach all the way from the submerged wall light niche through the underground conduit path to the exterior deck junction box without a single break. Never splice a pool light cord underwater or inside the conduit.

• 50-Foot Cord: Ideal for compact pools, spool configurations, or shallow-end steps where the equipment junction box sits directly adjacent to the pool deck.

• 100-Foot Cord: The most common and reliable residential in-ground pool cord length across standard backyard layouts.

• 150-Foot Cord: Engineered for large-scale residential pools, deep-end diving wells, or configurations where the master junction box is mounted far away from the water line.

Pro Tip: Any excess cord length simply coils neatly behind the fixture inside the wet niche housing. This extra slack is actually required so that the fixture can be lifted out of the water and onto the deck for dry bulb servicing down the road. It is always safer to order a cord that is too long than one that falls short.

Party Mode or Classic Glow? Color LED vs. White LED Pool Lights

Not sure which illumination style fits your backyard environment? Use this operational matrix to weigh dynamic color-changing LED fixtures against traditional white LED layouts:

The Light Is Just the Start: Compatible Niches, Automation, and In-Store Support

• Niche and Sizing Compatibility: Most full-size residential pool fixtures are designed to fit standard 10-inch to 11-inch outer diameter in-ground pool niches, while compact micro fixtures thread into dedicated 1.5-inch wall fittings or return pipes. We strongly recommend confirming your current housing brand and checking out our dedicated light niches category before ordering to ensure a flush, watertight fit.

• Complete Component Sourcing: Beyond full standalone fixtures, Fresh Pool Supply stocks a massive inventory of premium replacement hardware, including specialized lighting parts, strain reliefs, and heavy-duty replacement cords to fit all major manufacturing brands.

• Leak Prevention: When swapping out older fixtures, replacing weathered rubber cords and sealing rings is critical to protect your new equipment. We stock a robust inventory of watertight gaskets and o-rings designed specifically to keep underwater light housings bone dry.

• Premium Quality Guaranteed: For over 20 years, we have been the trusted product source for residential and commercial pool owners nationwide. Every LED fixture and support component we stock is a top-tier, high-quality product sourced directly from elite, field-tested manufacturers, giving you heavy-duty performance and full manufacturer warranty coverage without the gamble of cheap unbranded imports.

• Free Shipping and In-Store Expertise: All online orders over $49.99 qualify for free nationwide shipping. If you are local to the Henderson, NV area, stop by our retail showroom for free expert consultations, live display comparisons, and direct technical support to help you choose the perfect LED replacement fixture for your equipment pad.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the fundamental difference between 12V and 120V pool lights?

120V pool lights connect directly to standard household line voltage through a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit breaker and are common in older residential pool retrofits. Conversely, 12V pool LED lights require an external step-down transformer mounted between the breaker panel and the junction box. Because 12V systems eliminate line-voltage risks from the water, low-voltage lighting is now the mandatory standard for new residential pool construction under modern electrical safety codes.

2. How do I accurately measure what cord length I need to order?

You need to map the entire physical distance from the underwater light niche, through the subterranean conduit run, up to where your deck junction box is installed. Always add an extra 5 to 10 feet of cord slack to this measurement. This extra slack wraps behind the light inside the niche, allowing you to lift the full fixture out of the water and up onto the dry pool coping for future maintenance without disconnecting any wiring at the control pad.

3. What is the structural difference between the Hayward ColorLogic 4.0 and the ColorLogic 320?

The Hayward ColorLogic 4.0 (120V) is a full-sized, heavy-duty primary pool fixture designed to illuminate wide, deep-water footprints from a standard large wall niche. The Hayward ColorLogic 320 (12V) is a compact, nicheless micro fixture designed to thread directly into standard 1.5-inch pool return pipes, making it perfect for shallow tanning ledges, steps, swim-outs, and targeted water features.

4. Can I drop a Pentair IntelliBrite ARC fixture straight into an existing J&J Electronics or Hayward niche?

Yes. Most standard full-sized in-ground pool light niches from Hayward, Pentair, and Jandy share standard universal sizing footprints across the industry. However, while the physical stainless steel or plastic fixture will mount into the wall niche securely, always ensure that your operating voltage matches the niche circuit and that you use a fresh faceplate gasket designed explicitly for that fixture model to keep water from breaching the assembly.

5. Do I need to drain the entire swimming pool to replace a leaking pool light fixture?

No, you do not need to drain your pool water down past the light to replace a fixture. Because the factory light cord is coiled inside the wet niche behind the light faceplate, a professional technician or handy homeowner can unscrew the single top locking bolt, lift the intact fixture assembly completely out of the wall niche, and rest it safely on the dry pool deck to complete the wiring swap or bulb replacement. Always ensure the circuit breaker is completely shut off before touching any pool lighting components.