pool lighting

[Pauhana]

Thanks guys.

Yes, this is an in-ground pool, but in preparation for resurfacing, I've pulled the old niche out myself and ordered the plastic Pentair niche, which will hold the Intellibrite 12V LED that I'm converting to. Looks like it should fit fine. Honestly, I don't understand why these pool folks feel the need to give unreasonably high quotes for things like a light replacement. All the parts - light, niche, and controller - are on their way; total was $730. They want me to believe that installation will run over $2100? Uh, no, I think I'll shop around...

[FlareRed]

Thanks for the replies. I believe my old light was a pentair. I will go to led but the wife doesn't want to go color changing. Bummer I thought it would look cool but again how often will we light it?
Thanks again
Jerry

[N8inNC]

If you are running LED the question is... How often would you NOT run it!

[Ransx77]

I'm in the same predicament, need a new light, already decided to go to LED, now the question is Hayward or Pentair? Or are there other choices? Most of the reviews I've seen knock the Hayward pretty bad for not lasting and not having factory support, but I realize that typically reviews aren't representative because people who are happy with a product are far less likely to bother posting about it. If I do go Hayward, as my pool guy is pushing, would it be 2.5 or 4.0? I cannot determine the difference (either way it will be 120v).
Thanks in advance,

[stingr4y]

Be aware that just because it is color changing doesn't mean that has to constantly change colors.

Ours can be set to just about any constant color, as well as a variety of changing patterns.

Maybe you can both be happy?

I also find that now the family loves night swimming!