LED retrofit,
or full color upgrade.
Most Utah pools still run 500-watt incandescent niche lights from the original install. A modern LED retrofit cuts the bulb energy by 85%, lasts 7–10x longer, and (if you want) gives you color and app control. We retrofit or fully replace.
What’s included
- Existing-fixture diagnostic, niche corrosion, GFCI/breaker check, bonding inspection
- Bulb-swap LED retrofit (Pentair Amerlite, Hayward Universal, Jandy 12V compatible)
- Full-fixture replacement with sealed LED units (Pentair Intellibrite, Hayward ColorLogic, Jandy LED)
- App-controlled color systems where compatible with existing automation
- GFCI breaker upgrade or installation if required
- Bonding wire inspection, required by code, often missed in original installs
- Permit pull on full-fixture replacements where jurisdiction requires
How it works
Call for an inspection quote. We check niche condition, GFCI, bonding, voltage, and existing fixture compatibility.
We inspect the light and niche to see whether a bulb swap or a full fixture replacement is needed, then quote the work.
Bulb swap: 60 minutes. Full niche: 2–4 hours, requires partial drain to below light niche. Color systems with automation integration: 1 day.
On-site demo of the new system, manual modes, scheduled scenes, automation app integration if compatible with your existing controller.
What to know about Utah pools
- Older Ogden pools (pre-2010) still have the original 500W incandescent niches. We can quote an LED upgrade after checking the fixture and wiring.
- Utah's freeze cycles take a toll on niche conduit. We see corroded conduit on roughly half the niche replacements we do. That's an electrical-safety issue, not just cosmetics.
- Most pool service companies aren't licensed to do the electrical work, they punt to a separate electrician. We do both under one trip, which keeps the price honest.
- Color systems are mostly worth it for outdoor entertaining. We tell you when the upcharge from white-LED to color is and isn't worth it, usually a function of how often you swim at night.
Common questions
Can I retrofit an LED bulb into my old incandescent fixture?
Does an LED retrofit need a new GFCI breaker?
How much do LEDs save on my electric bill?
Will the color light work with my existing automation?
What about fiber optic, should I upgrade?
Related services
Equipment repair
Most repairs come up mid-summer, which is exactly when you don't want a broken pump.
Automation install
Pentair IntelliCenter, Hayward OmniLogic, or Jandy iAquaLink.
Saltwater conversion
Salt generators give you softer water, no chemical lugging, and about seventy percent less chlorine cost long-term.
Tell us what your pool needs.
Send us your ZIP and a few details. We’ll follow up with pricing and scheduling.