Swimming pool lighting

Swimming Pool Lighting: Enjoy a great summer night out

pool lighting is a key element to enhance safety, create spectacular ambiance and prolong pool enjoyment into the night. It also enhances the ambiance at evening gatherings, such as barbecues or outdoor dining, providing a cozy, elegant atmosphere that makes the pool the centerpiece of the evening.

With energy-efficient LED options from white light to multicolor RGB systems with remote control or WiFi, you can find the perfect solution to illuminate your aquatic space in an efficient and modern way.

Benefits of Pool Lighting

Improved Safety and Visibility

A well-lit pool minimizes the risk of slips and falls around the swimming area and allows for better supervision of swimmers at night.

Energy Savings with LED Technology

LED bulbs consume up to 80% less energy than traditional halogens, which translates into lower electricity costs and longer lighting life. It is recommended to choose top brands such as AstralPool or Duratech to guarantee quality and durability.

Customization and Unique Environments

Multicolor RGB systems allow changing the tone and intensity of the light with the push of a button or from a mobile app, ideal for adapting the lighting according to the occasion.

Connectivity in Pool Lighting

Advanced systems allow you to control pool lighting remotely via mobile apps, remote controls or integration with voice assistants.

Installation and Maintenance

• There are different types of spotlights depending on their installation:
• Flat and extra-flat spotlights: They require replacing the entire spotlight.
• Niche spotlights (PAR-56): You can keep the plastic structure and replace only the lamp with a more efficient LED.
• Mini ladder spotlights: Improve the safety and aesthetics of the pool. Buying Guide:

How to Choose the Best Lighting for Your Pool

1. Lighting Type: LED vs. Halogen

• LED: Low power consumption, long life, color options.
• Halogen: High power consumption, shorter life, obsolete.

2. Type of Spotlights

• Niche Spotlights (PAR 56): Ideal for renovations.
• Flat or Extra-flat spotlights: Easy to install.

3. Light Color: White or RGB

• White: Classic and elegant lighting.
• RGB: Customization with colors and effects.

4. Power and Energy Consumption

A LED spotlight consumes between 15 and 25 W, illuminating the same as a 100-300 W halogen.

Recommendation according to pool size:

• Small (up to 4x4m): 800-1200 lm. 1 spotlight
• Medium (up to 8x4m): 1500-2000 lm. 2 spotlights
• Large (more than 8x4m): 2000 lm or more. 3 spotlights

5.Safety: Protection Index (IP) and Voltage

• IP68: Submersible and waterproof.
• 12V Voltage: Safety standard.
• Transformer: To reduce the current from 220V to 12V. They are transformers with copper screen between primary and secondary with grounding.

6. Connectivity and Lighting Control

• Remote control: Change of colors and on/off.
• Mobile application: Configuration from the smartphone.
• Home automation and voice assistants: Alexa, Google Home, etc.

7. Materials and Resistance

• ABS plastic: Ideal for pools with saline chlorination.
• Stainless steel: Premium, but susceptible to corrosion.
• Tempered glass: High durability in PAR-56 lamps.

8. Installation and Maintenance

• Niche bulbs: Only the lamp can be replaced.
• Flat spotlights: Must be completely replaced when damaged.
• Seals and gaskets: Important to check them to avoid leaks.

Technical Glossary of Swimming Pool Lighting

LED: Low consumption and high efficiency.

Lumens: Amount of light emitted.

Watts: Measure of energy consumption.

RGB: Remote controlled color change.

Warm/Cool White: Different shades of white light.

IP68: Protection against water and dust.

Niche Spotlight (PAR-56): Recessed into the wall of the pool.

Flat/Extra-flat spotlight: Direct installation without niche.

Transformer: Regulates the voltage of the current.

Connectivity and Domotics: Control of lights from smart devices.

Energy Efficiency: Less consumption with better lighting performance.