I ordered a replacement bulb from Leslie's for our Hayward Sp-543 underwater light. Leslie's quoted me $17.45 - vs. $30-40 from the locals. The original bulb is a 500 watt, 120 volt r-40 type. Can this fixture take a 12 volt bulb?
Right light bulb?
I ordered a replacement bulb from Leslie's for our Hayward Sp-543 underwater light. Leslie's quoted me $17.45 - vs. $30-40 from the locals. The original bulb is a 500 watt, 120 volt r-40 type. Can this fixture take a 12 volt bulb?
18x42 Spartan Roman End Vinyl Inground (1981)
1HP Hayward Superpump -- Hayward Perflex EC-65 DE Filter
Re: Right light bulb?
Kirsten, the short answer is no, the 12 v bulbs are attached to a 10:1 step down transformer running 120 v to it would cause it to blow. Stick with the 500 w 120 v r-40, unless you want to get the transformer and have an electrician wire it for you.
Last edited by waste; 07-09-2006 at 02:19 PM.
Luv & Luk, Ted
Having done construction and service for 4 pool companies in 4 states starting in 1988, what I know about pools could fill a couple of books - what I don't know could fill libraries
Re: Right light bulb?
Thanks very much for the info! I will stick to the 110 volt bulb. Have a great weekend -
18x42 Spartan Roman End Vinyl Inground (1981)
1HP Hayward Superpump -- Hayward Perflex EC-65 DE Filter
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