LED Replacement Bulb for Pentair SAM Light?

[reinnov8r]

Hi,

Can I replace the bulbs in my Pentair SAM light w/ an LED upgrade? What's most powerful bulb I can replace with? Where is best place to purchase? Thanks! I am not sure of the model. Pics below.

 

[kadavis]

Pentair Sam light with Think Tank Innovations Led Upgrade - YouTube

 

[SoCalGuy]

Does that LED change colors? If not, do you know if a color-changing LED is available as a replacement for SaMs?

 

[reinnov8r]

It doesn't look like changes colors. I am having trouble finding an LED replacement. If there is not a direct replacement...what would be best alternative lighting system w/ LED that fits into current Pentair opening?

 

[kadavis]

Pentair - IntelliBrite 5G Underwater Color-Changing LED Pool and Spa Lights, there is no color changing LED for the sam lites

 

[marcelo73]

did you ever locate an led replacement bulb?

 

[reinnov8r]

did you ever locate an led replacement bulb?

Hi, I did not locate a bulb. I am not sure they exist for the SAM light. I replaced it w/ a regular SAM bulb last season and will likely replace the entire unit w/ LED bulb this year. Good luck!

 

[beachinmoney]

Hi, I did not locate a bulb. I am not sure they exist for the SAM light. I replaced it w/ a regular SAM bulb last season and will likely replace the entire unit w/ LED bulb this year. Good luck!

Did no one tell you about this? PENTAIR® SAM® LIGHT COLOR LED UPGRADE KIT

 

[awtoner]

My Spectrum Amerlite stopped working on Friday night, both bulbs are dead, and I wanted to update the community on replacement options.

Although I'd like the better colors that an entire LED replacement light would offer, I've got concerns about pulling a new cord and compatibility with my Jandy panel and Zodiac iAquaLink. Bulb replacements retain the original color wheel and controller functionality.

My main question is how important is it to use a "pool-grade" bulb? The bulbs from INYO and other pool suppliers are much more expensive than similar bulbs; what's the difference? The Feit LED replacement looks like a decent candidate too.

Pulled out of my Spectrum Amerlite
GE EYC 71W 12V no glass face

From 1000Bulbs.com

GE 20873 - 71W MR16 EYC Flood - 12 Volt | 1000Bulbs.com

Buy GE ConstantColor Precise 20873 71-watt halogen MR16 EYC flood lamp. Ideal for display lighting. Low prices on low voltage halogen bulbs at 1000Bulbs.com!

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GE 20873
40-degree beam angle
GU5.3 base
3050K color temperature
glass face
4000-hour life

Plusrite 3239 - 75 Watt Halogen - MR16 - Open Face | 1000Bulbs.com

Buy the Plusrite 3239 MR16 halogen EYC flood light operating at 75 watts. Low prices and fast shipping on halogen open face lights at 1000Bulbs.com!

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$1.37 each

Searching Feit Electric's web site
3000 hours, 3000K, 38 degrees
track lighting & accent 75 Watts Halogen MR16 - Feit Electric
pool & spa (2700K) 75 Watt Incandescent MR16 - Feit Electric
track lighting & accent 75 Watt Halogen MR16 - Feit Electric
possible LED replacement 700 lumens, 25,000 hours, landscape lighting, 3000K 700 Lumen 3000K Dimmable LED - Feit Electric

Feit Electric 75W Equivalent Warm White (3000K) MR16 GU5.3 Bi-Pin Dimmable LED 12-Volt Light Bulb BPEYC/LED - The Home Depot

Produce distinctive lighting designs for your living space by choosing this Feit Electric one Equivalent Warm White MR Dimmable LED Light Bulb.

www.homedepot.com

INYOPools

Pentair Spectrum Amerilite (SAM) Light Parts - INYOPools.com

Pentair Spectrum Amerilite (SAM) Light - INYOpools.com has the largest selection of swimming pool and spa replacement parts with over 70,000 parts in stock. Order today and save!

www.inyopools.com

Feit EYC 12V 75W G5.3 $29.99 seems excessive

Florida Sunseeker upgrade kit

PENTAIR SAM UPGRADE KIT

Convert your Pentair SAM light to color LED 16 color intellibrite amerlite upgrade conversion kit use existing fixture and save money direct screw in replacement

www.florida-sunseeker.com

$259.99
This one requires removing the innards from the Sam and capping wires.
7 solid colors and 9 color shows selectable by turning on/off
I don't think I'd be able to directly select colors from my Jandy panel and Zodiac iAquaLink controller. The Pentair Sam/Sal only has 9 colors, and unless one of the other lights I can choose matches this retrofit I'd be stuck manually turning on/off to cycle through the modes.

 

[TheMillionaireMindset]

My Spectrum Amerlite stopped working on Friday night, both bulbs are dead, and I wanted to update the community on replacement options.

Although I'd like the better colors that an entire LED replacement light would offer, I've got concerns about pulling a new cord and compatibility with my Jandy panel and Zodiac iAquaLink. Bulb replacements retain the original color wheel and controller functionality.

My main question is how important is it to use a "pool-grade" bulb? The bulbs from INYO and other pool suppliers are much more expensive than similar bulbs; what's the difference? The Feit LED replacement looks like a decent candidate too.

Pulled out of my Spectrum Amerlite
GE EYC 71W 12V no glass face

From 1000Bulbs.com

GE 20873 - 71W MR16 EYC Flood - 12 Volt | 1000Bulbs.com

Buy GE ConstantColor Precise 20873 71-watt halogen MR16 EYC flood lamp. Ideal for display lighting. Low prices on low voltage halogen bulbs at 1000Bulbs.com!

www.1000bulbs.com

GE 20873
40-degree beam angle
GU5.3 base
3050K color temperature
glass face
4000-hour life

Plusrite 3239 - 75 Watt Halogen - MR16 - Open Face | 1000Bulbs.com

Buy the Plusrite 3239 MR16 halogen EYC flood light operating at 75 watts. Low prices and fast shipping on halogen open face lights at 1000Bulbs.com!

www.1000bulbs.com

$1.37 each

Searching Feit Electric's web site
3000 hours, 3000K, 38 degrees
track lighting & accent 75 Watts Halogen MR16 - Feit Electric
pool & spa (2700K) 75 Watt Incandescent MR16 - Feit Electric
track lighting & accent 75 Watt Halogen MR16 - Feit Electric
possible LED replacement 700 lumens, 25,000 hours, landscape lighting, 3000K 700 Lumen 3000K Dimmable LED - Feit Electric

Feit Electric 75W Equivalent Warm White (3000K) MR16 GU5.3 Bi-Pin Dimmable LED 12-Volt Light Bulb BPEYC/LED - The Home Depot

Produce distinctive lighting designs for your living space by choosing this Feit Electric one Equivalent Warm White MR Dimmable LED Light Bulb.

www.homedepot.com

INYOPools

Pentair Spectrum Amerilite (SAM) Light Parts - INYOPools.com

Pentair Spectrum Amerilite (SAM) Light - INYOpools.com has the largest selection of swimming pool and spa replacement parts with over 70,000 parts in stock. Order today and save!

www.inyopools.com

Feit EYC 12V 75W G5.3 $29.99 seems excessive

Florida Sunseeker upgrade kit

PENTAIR SAM UPGRADE KIT

Convert your Pentair SAM light to color LED 16 color intellibrite amerlite upgrade conversion kit use existing fixture and save money direct screw in replacement

www.florida-sunseeker.com

$259.99
This one requires removing the innards from the Sam and capping wires.
7 solid colors and 9 color shows selectable by turning on/off
I don't think I'd be able to directly select colors from my Jandy panel and Zodiac iAquaLink controller. The Pentair Sam/Sal only has 9 colors, and unless one of the other lights I can choose matches this retrofit I'd be stuck manually turning on/off to cycle through the modes.

I’m curious which option you went with? I’m in San Diego and have a light where the motor got water on it and it’s no longer working. I had also saw the LED Conversion kit and was considering that route.

 

[awtoner]

I ended up replacing the bulbs with similar halogens. The following from 1000bulbs.com were the right combination of meeting specs, 4000 hours life, low cost, and relatively fast shipping.

Plusrite 3239 - 75 Watt Halogen - MR16 - Open Face | 1000Bulbs.com

Buy the Plusrite 3239 MR16 halogen EYC flood light operating at 75 watts. Low prices and fast shipping on halogen open face lights at 1000Bulbs.com!

www.1000bulbs.com

I didn’t want to fuss with expensive bulbs, LED fit, etc.

I also replaced the gasket with the following:
Impresa Products 2-Pack... Amazon.com: Impresa Products 2-Pack Pentair-Compatible Light Lens Gasket - 8 3/8" - Equivalent to 79101600Z - Works with IntelliBrite Lights, AmeriLite Lights and SAm AmerLite Lights in Pools and Spas: Home & Kitchen

Disturbing the light led to a leak which required an epoxy fix documented here:

Leaking Light

Moved from here. I'm the latest victim of a leaking Sam light. I had to replace the bulbs on my ~2005 fixture, and I think the act of moving it around caused a leak at the cord entry. Mine worked fine for a night, but the next day one bulb was burned out, the color wheel wasn't moving, and there...

www.troublefreepool.com

I didn’t go with the color LED replacement because of the cost, incompatibility with my controller, and not having the solid colors I wanted (yellow, orange, and red). Apparently no pool lights come in those colors; maybe they just don’t look good underwater.

I noticed the motor repair kit from inyopools.com is relatively expensive. I think if/when my motor or circuit dies I’ll just buy a whole new light.