Why Choose LED Pool Lighting?
High-Definition
Lighting That Lasts
The growing popularity of color-changing LED lighting
for pools and spas is primarily due to the brilliant-lighting effects of newer
systems. The difference between old technology (incandescent) pool lighting and
LED pool lighting is like comparing a standard definition television to a
high-definition television—the colors and visual quality are simply stronger,
brighter and more appealing.
Many pool owners
also choose LED pool lighting because it is a more eco-friendly option. Not
only do LEDs use far less electricity, an LED light can last six times longer
than an incandescent light of equal brightness.
The Most
Energy-Efficient Lighting Available
An LED (or light emitting diode) is a small semi-conductor
device that converts electrical energy directly into light. Since there is no
filament, an LED does not heat up the way an incandescent bulb does, which
wastes up to 80% of the electricity routed to it to produce heat rather than
light. An LED light like the Pentair IntelliBrite® 5g White LED provides a
noticeably brighter light while using 86% less energy than an incandescent
bulb—resulting in significant energy savings.
Brilliant Colors
for Unmatched Visual Appeal
The main attraction of LED lighting is the stunning
visual appeal and ability to change up the lighting to suit any mood or event.
Today’s best color-changing LED pool lights feature numerous light options—from
static colors like blue, green, magenta, red and white to dynamic
pre-programmed light shows that enhance nighttime poolscapes with rich and
vibrant colors. Plus, most allow you to also choose the speed at which the
colors change, further allowing you to achieve a particular ambiance.
Choosing the
particular color or light show for your pool is usually a simple process of
stepping through the selections until you find your desired setting. Other
systems allow you to include a dedicated controller to make choosing and
programming your lights even easier and synchronize LED lights in your pool,
spa and landscape.
LED Lighting
Outlasts the Competition
The typical life span of an incandescent light is
5,000 hours, whereas LED lights have been proven to last 30,000 to 50,000
hours. The reason for their extended life is the durable, solid state
technology, which has no internal filament to wear out.
In the past, LED
pool lighting has received negative feedback because if one LED burned out all
of the LEDs would stop working, similar to old holiday lights. However, new LED
pool lighting systems like the IntelliBrite 5g Color LED will continue to work
even when one of its LEDs burn out.
Learn More About
LED Lighting
If you would like to discuss or learn more about LED
lighting and other pool lighting options, visit the resources listed below or
talk to your local pool professional.
