Lights For Above Ground Pools

Lights for above ground pools have been around for many years. Every year the quality gets a little better and there are more models to choose from.

The three basic types of pool lights are the thru the wall version, the over the wall type and the solar powered floaters.

The floaters require no installation and provide enough light to be kind of neat.

The over-the-wall type require minimal installation and produce high quality light. They do not hook into the pools plumbing system and do not require a hole in the pool wall.

The thru-the-wall lights are the most popular and usually mount in the existing return opening of your pool. They take the place of your pool return fitting. Installation is more involved and there is always the chance of leaks in the hoses or the pool wall when you are finished.

These are new on the market, they are floating lights that are battery operated. They look like they would add new life to an old pool.

This is a solar powered floating light. It does not get any easier than this, turn it on once and set it to float in the pool.

SmartPool NiteLighter 50 watt Light for Softsided (ringtop) Pools

This is the over-the-wall type of pool light. These are easy to install and provide more than enough light for an above ground pool. This version is for a soft side pool. Steel wall pool lights are also available.

Aqua Luminator Above Ground Pool Light Blue or Red Light

I have used these before and they really light up a pool. Over the years of installing above ground pools I have installed hundreds of these units. Installing one on an existing pool is easy. Just lower the water level to below the return line and remove your existing pool return fitting. Install the Aqua Luminator into the return opening, reattach you hose and refill the pool. If you have solid plumbing on you pool be sure and order the PVC adapter. The adapter glues to the light housing and a 1 1/2" coupler glues to the adapter. You are now ready to add your 1 1/2" PVC pipe. Add the optional pool fountain for a beautiful illuminated water show.