Pool light retaining screw?

OasisInVegas

Active member
Apr 20, 2024
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las vegas NV
I have a Hayward Sp0583sl pool light and put it a new led color changing bulb while getting the pool set back up.

Idk where it went or what happened, but the screw that holds the light fixture into the niche, came up missing. šŸ¤¦šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø

I put in a screw that fit perfectly to keep it in place, but do I really need to spend $20.00 for a replacement screw? 😳 😱 The price I found, which I’m not even sure will fit lol

What are the screws actually ā€œcalledā€ or referred to as?

& can I find one locally home depot/lowes possibly?

& I see the screw I used temporarily is already starting to rust. Will it be ok until I get a replacement or should I pull the light out and leave it on deck until I get it.

Oh and will any brand of light fixture screw work on it? Or do I need to be 100% certain I get a Hayward one as opposed to Pentair or whatever?
 
If your screw fit it properly then that is the size, otherwise, I have no idea but someone will come along and throw the parts list up for you. It sounds, though, like you already found it as a $20 part.
Yeah….. that’s ridiculous. $20.00 for one screw? Geez it’s not made out of 10k Gold!! Not surprising, but ridiculous still the same.

But that was a pool mfg branded one. I’m hoping someone. Can chime in with the size/thread info and I can pick one up way cheaper lol

Thx for info!
 
It needs to be stainless steel.
High quality stainless steel or brass.

Otherwise it will rust or cause galvanic corrosion.

$20 is a small price to pay for not having a problem in a few years when you go to remove the light.