We have a 16x40 fiberglass, sapphire finish. We put 2 colorlogics along the long side (one in deep end, one in shallow), facing away from the house. One of our lights isn't working this season and I really miss having both lights!

Facing away from the house!!!!! I asked my builder about this, and he told me not to worry. Now I have one in the end that doesn't light the whole pool, but shines in your face when in the spa. The spa light shines towards the house. I wish that I hadn't backed down. He made me feel like I was being silly with my questions.

Good luck with your decision.

"Facing away from the house!!!!!"

Agree face them away from your patio.Imho you don't want them shining in your eyes while your trying to relax poolside. We have a small app 15x28 plus spa and have two SAMS and one SAL in the Spa. The only thing we don't like about the lighting is our Beach Step not being illuminated. Wish we would have thought to put in a small FO or other light in the step area.

Were any of your Colorlogics the 12v version? I'm hearing you say bright lights will be starring me in the face. The shallow end is near my house and deck, and the deep end is away from the house. I think the PB plans on putting them in the deep end which would aim them at the house and dinning deck. Would anyone recommend putting them on the side of the pool? The pool actually is on a 45 degree angle to the house with as I said the shallow end near the house. Since you only get one shot at this I really want to have it thought out before Monday. Thanks for all of the comments.

We have the colorlogics and before we decided on the dark interior finish my PB had one colorlogic on one end to shine across the entire length of the pool. Once we changed our finish to the dark finish, we upgraded to a second colorlogic, placed them on the side closest to the patio, shining away from the house. These are blinding to stare at so I would highly suggest facing them away from where you will be sitting most of the time.

Here is a pic during the construction of our pool so you can see how we placed them...

By the way, our pool is 18x29 freeform shape.

To tell you the truth, I have no idea the wattage of my Colorlogics (DH would know that). I know we have the Hayward Colorlogic LED lights (large pool size, not spa size). The best thing I could suggest to you if you want to see these lights in person and how bright they really are, go to your local pool supply store. The Pinch-a-Penny by me has them on display, submersed in water for customers to see. They are bright, but because they are color lights, they are probably not as bright as a standard white pool light. I really can't compare them because I have a dark finish so mine illuminates beautifully, but dimmer than a white finish would be.

My reasoning for placing them facing away from the house, you want to see the illumination in the pool, not bright lights staring you in the face. It will definitely take away from the effect. Go take a look at them and you'll see what I mean.

If you are undecided whether to get one or two lights that is going to have to be decided based on certain pool characteristics. I would take into consideration your pool finish. Yours sounds like a lighter finish so illumination probably wouldn't be too big of an issue considering lighter finishes reflect the light better than darker like mine. Second, you need to take into consideration the size of your pool and the shape. Do you have areas that may be shadowed from a swimout, a bench a sunshelf, a curvature in the shape, etc.? We have some friends that have the Jandy light, one on the deep end and the light reflection barely makes its way across 3/4 of the pool length and is shadowed by a curvature in the pool. Just some other things to think about.

If you are unsure and your wallet can handle the cost, get two Colorlogics to be safe. There are others on here that have done this with lighter finishes and are not sorry they did. With my dark finish, I know I would've been disappointed if we had not gotten the two lights. They are probably one of my favorite features in my pool.

my builder is thinking one light would be enough. He says they are 10 inches in diameter and really put out the light, even if they are leds. I am only going to get the opportunity to do this once, and I really want to get it right. I'm leaning toward two based on what everyone is saying, but they are expensive.

I wish I had listened to the group and my own thinking and INSISTED on two lights, even though the PB made me feel like an idiot for wanting more than one light. Now I only have a half lit pool and am trying to figure out ways to add light without adding mucho dinero.

Get the second light if you can. You only get one chance...

We contemplated with price too, but like stated above, you get one chance to do it right without having to spend EVEN MORE $$$ to fix a problem that, while may have seemed expensive initially, would have been the cheaper route in the long run. Our second Colorlogic cost $800. We did it and I am so glad we did. Think of it this way...it is better to have too much light than not enough. I guarantee that 2 lights even in a white plaster pool would still be absolutely beautiful.

OK, testimonials rule!! I'm going to insist on 2 lights, and they will be placed at locations that can provide some light for entry steps, and still not be aimed at the house or what I would expect to be the most popular evening sitting area. Thanks to all who chimed in, I'm new to this forum, and really appreciate the feedback. When I get them in, I will attempt a couple of evening photos, or at worst daytime ones to let all see how it turned out.

Ok, pool was filled 6 days ago and for 6 nights we have been enjoying the lights. Dischnell, your advice was right on! I showed my wife and some friends one light on at a time, and then both! Absolutely no doubt in my mind I made the right decision. And the advice about aiming them away from the house and most predominant seating area was again right on!! When I go to the far side of the yard and have to look into them, it's not nearly as pleasant as sitting on the porch and looking out not seeing the actual light. Thanks, so much to all for the sound advice.

Terry

I'm so glad you went with the two. They are so nice to watch aren't they? Okay, so where are the pics of your pool???

I have a pool/spa I am build that is also perpendicular to my house. Pool builder is recommending this lighting. Says the light in deep end is way to go as it will light whole pool. I am concerned they are shining back at house. However the spa is raised and the direct line across from the pool light isn’t windows although across from Baja is windows.

A single light in the deep end will not only shine directly back at the house, it will be a hot spot in the deep end and the shallow end will be dimly lit. I'm guessing they are recommending a traditional wet niche light.

We have been using Jandy nicheless LED lights for over 15 years on new builds and renos.

They are set up in multiples to provide an even glow of light.

Generally, the lights are set approx 8' on center from each other.

On your pool, I would set (2) lights on the long side opposite the spa about 6' in from the ends. An additional light opposite in the center of the wall between the spa and the sun shelf.

(1) light in the spa foot well facing away from the house.

If your pool finish is a lighter color, colored lights will work nicely. Darker finishes absorb the color and you won't get the benefit. A white light is the better choice.

Jandy does provide assistance for dealers like us for light layouts/plan on complicated projects. Not sure if they will for homeowners. They would need a copy of your pool plan with dimensions and the color of the finish inside the pool to determine the best layout and light wattage.

Project from 2021. Colored lights

I have one light in shallow end, one light in deep end, one light in the spa and two micro lights on the sun shelf. I had them program the two micro lights to a separate button/switch because it was too much light and look way brighter on the 8" sun shelf. My pool is PebbleTec in the White Pearl color, so pretty light and reflective.