New Pool Light

[Tredge]

I've got a grouding wire to the light.

Is there a difference between a 12V and 120V fixture? They look the same to me and it looks as if I can put a 120V bulb in the 12V fixture if I were to run 120 to it.

The only thing I can see is that the 12V cabling is a little "thicker".

[thepoolman1]

The fixture itself is basically the same. If you go with a 120v light, make sure that a properly installed GFCI is in the light circuit. It's best to have a good pool tech or electrician familiar with pools to install this.

[jonnygib]

go 12 volt!!!! keep the deadly 120 away from your pool. Your life and the life of others isn't worth the risk. We had a family die not too long ago around here with a 120v light problem.

Keep the transformer next to the house. The reason the wire is thicker for a 12 volt system is that it is pulling higher amperage than a 120 volt system.