While there are benefits to installing lights around your fiberglass pool for both safety and security reasons, the same goes for installing lights inside the pool. Aside from added visual appeal (especially with color-changing technology to suit every mood), underwater lights improve visibility at night so enjoyable swims aren’t just limited to the daytime.
Like other types of in-ground pools, fiberglass pool designs accommodate underwater lights, too. With a design meant to reduce maintenance for homeowners and minimize long-term costs, it’s only natural that the choice of underwater lighting follows suit…
LED Lights Are a Natural Choice for Fiberglass Pools
When installed in a swimming pool, traditional incandescent light bulbs can last anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 hours of use. LED lights, meanwhile, last anywhere between 50,000 to 100,000 hours — all while providing a brighter display. A reduced need for replacement bulbs translates into fewer trips to the store, fewer maintenance costs and less time spent on pool repairs.
From a cost standpoint, it’s also important to consider the energy savings tied to LED lighting. Compared to their incandescent counterparts, LED pool lights require up to 80% less electricity to power their glow. While saving homeowners monthly energy costs, it’s also worth noting that the addition of such an energy-efficient feature can factor into a higher payback when it comes time to sell your home.
Tip: On the topic of energy efficiency for swimming pools, don’t forget about the value of a pool cover. The Department of Energy notes that covering a pool when not in use can reduce your pool heating expenses by up to 70%.
Pair Underwater LED Lights with LED Landscape Lighting
Considering the benefits that LED lights bring to fiberglass pools, it’s recommended the same type of lighting is integrated into your surrounding landscape. From step lights and path lights to uplights and downlights, incorporating LED lighting throughout your outdoor living space complements a modern design that benefits your wallet as well as the environment.
As a provider of fiberglass pool installation and landscape design and installation services, Blue Impressions can integrate multiple types of LED lighting into one Northeast Ohio backyard. With vendors like Latham Pools, Kichler Lighting and Vista Lighting, we provide customers with the highest quality LED lights on the market, backed by the industry’s best practices for installation. That’s left us with a long list of satisfied customers — a list that we’re always looking to grow.
Here’s a final thought: By 2030, it’s estimated that 87% of lighting sources will be LED. By making the move to outfit your fiberglass pool and landscape with this type of lighting now, you’ll stay ahead of the curve and start to reap the benefits of your cost-effective investment. Contact the team at Blue Impressions so we can get the conversation started!
