Equipment

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.

Installed
$400–$2,200
LED bulb swap $400–$650 · Full niche LED upgrade $900–$1,500 · Color-changing fixture $1,200–$2,200 · Fiber-optic conversion $1,800+.
On the invoice

Every visit, every line spelled out.

  • 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
From book to done

What actually happens once you hit send.

01 — On-site inspection

$129 diagnostic (credited toward install). We check niche condition, GFCI, bonding, voltage, and existing fixture compatibility.

02 — Retrofit recommendation

Sometimes the right answer is a $400 bulb swap; sometimes it's a $1,500 full niche replacement because the niche is corroded. We tell you honestly.

03 — Install

Bulb swap: 60 minutes. Full niche: 2–4 hours, requires partial drain to below light niche. Color systems with automation integration: 1 day.

04 — Walkthrough

On-site demo of the new system — manual modes, scheduled scenes, automation app integration if compatible with your existing controller.

Tuned for the Wasatch

The Utah-specific part of this service.

FAQ

The questions we get for this one.

Can I retrofit an LED bulb into my old incandescent fixture?
Most Pentair Amerlite and Hayward Universal niches accept compatible LED retrofit bulbs (Pentair IntelliBrite II, Hayward Universal ColorLogic LED). Some older Jandy fixtures need full niche replacement.
Does an LED retrofit need a new GFCI breaker?
Often yes — old incandescent circuits sometimes weren't GFCI-protected (or the GFCI is failing). Code now requires GFCI on pool lighting. We test and quote with the install.
How much do LEDs save on my electric bill?
500W incandescent running 4 hrs/night = 2 kWh/day ≈ $11/month at Utah rates. 50W LED at the same use = 0.2 kWh ≈ $1.10/month. Annual savings ~$120; payback on a $400 bulb swap is roughly 3 years.
Will the color light work with my existing automation?
Pentair IntelliBrite II color works with IntelliCenter/EasyTouch. Hayward ColorLogic works with OmniLogic. Jandy LED works with iAquaLink. Cross-brand integration sometimes works, sometimes needs a relay module — we check during the inspection.
What about fiber optic — should I upgrade?
Fiber optic systems were popular pre-2010. Replacement fiber-optic illuminators are $1,800–$3,500. For most homeowners, converting to LED niches is cheaper, brighter, and lower maintenance. We do both — but most conversions go LED.
Adjacent work

Other things we tend to handle.

Alright, let's get your pool on a route.

Quote takes about a minute on the page, no phone tag, no "depends on your pool" stall to pad the number.