LED Pool Lights Versus Halogen

You are a pool owner who takes pride in your pool. Every detail counts down to the pool lighting. See the pros and cons of LED and halogen pool lights to make the most of your pool no matter the time of day.

The benefits of halogen pool lights:

• An affordable up front cost
• Comes in white as well as a limited choice of colors
• Some believe they burn brighter

The down side of halogen lights:

• Lasts between 1,500 – 5,000 hours
• Burns hotter, which can be hot to the touch
• Higher energy costs

Is it time to invest in LED pool lights? They are the most popular pool lights and here my be a few reasons why.

• Longer Lasting: While a halogen light has a life between 1,500-5,000 hours, an LED pool light can last over 30,000 hours with some companies claiming up to 50,000 hours.
• Less Maintenance: A longer lifespan means that you spend less time changing the bulbs.
• Less Energy: Some LED pool lights claim to use 80% less energy for lower energy costs (about 12 cents an hour).
• More Entertaining: Many brands of LED lights come with the option to choose a light show. A ton of different colors to choose from (in static or showstopper mode) means that you pool can be a backyard, star attraction.

There are a few things to consider if you are thinking about switching to LED pool lights.

• They are more expensive initially. The upfront cost may be higher, but with their longer lifespan, you will spend less in the long run from not needing as many replacements.
• Not as bright as halogen. You may need to have more LED lights to cover the majority of your pool as opposed to one very bright halogen light.

If you want to weight your pool lighting options, check out our collection of pool lights.