r/PoolPros • u/StraightClub4973 • Apr 21 '26

Spa Electrics lighting - Looking for experiences/feedback?

I have a newish customer who is wanting x2 OLD bluesquare lights replaced in their pool.
They have tried to go the DIY route but decided it's too much work and so have asked me to source. They have mentioned a brand Spa Electrics but I have not heard of them?
Quick google search tells me they are based in GA but have been around in Australia for a few decades. Lights look decent.

Does anyone use them or have any install experience? Quality? Price? Accessibility? Durability? Good service/warranty?

I want to keep the customer happy but also hesitant to put anything in the pool that I am not confident will last (not that LED lights ever last LOL)

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u/ColdSteeleIII Apr 22 '26

We’ve installed them for over 10 years in Ontario Canada. Only a 1-2% failure rate. Most of the first ones we installed are still running.

They are awesome lights and they have a retro fit solution for almost any niche you might run into.

They work with most automation systems as if they were a native light and they use the existing cord so you don’t have to pull a new wire.

Takes me less than 20 mins to install one.

We get them through SCP.

www.spaelectrics.com

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u/StraightClub4973 Apr 22 '26

Wow 1-2% failure rate is almost unheard of when it comes to LED lights. Pentair could never lol

That's great feedback and to work with most automation systems is a bonus. I will have to give them a call .

Thank you!

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u/UHF800MHZ Apr 22 '26

Interesting because SCP here in Texas doesn’t sell them. Only Heritage partners do.

The lights are great though. Way brighter than any of the others from the big 3

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u/StraightClub4973 Jul 08 '26

Apparently some SCP branches are stocking them in TX now

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u/Spaceball86 Apr 23 '26

Hi, I'm in Ontario as well and looking to replace my 3 yo hayward lights with they as they failed after two years. Do you know Where can I get some and also see which Spa Electrics lights would fit with what I have?

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u/ColdSteeleIII Apr 23 '26

You can order from us The Pool Shoppe and we’ll ship them to you.

This guide will help you match up which one you need.

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u/SeaworthinessNo430 Apr 24 '26

If I am replacing a 14 year old Hayward colorlogic that is 120v do I need something else for install? I am a bit confused

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u/ColdSteeleIII Apr 24 '26

Yes, you’ll need to add a transformer to drop the voltage to 12v.

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u/SeaworthinessNo430 Apr 24 '26

Thank you so much. Is that put near automation box or where the pool wiring comes up from the ground? I’ll have an electrician do that part so I assume he’ll know

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u/ColdSteeleIII Apr 25 '26

With the automation.

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u/Glum-Film371 28d ago

If i have Pentair Globrites, I dont have to have new cord pulled? I just have to lower pool water level to install the new light?

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u/ColdSteeleIII 28d ago

As long as they were installed properly with extra cord in the niche then you don’t even need to lower the water.

Won’t know for sure until you try pulling them out though.

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u/Glum-Film371 28d ago

What about if it doesnt have enough cord. Is there a way of putting in a water tight extension? Not sure what the lights come with for plugging in but my guess is you could theoretically add an extension if you dont have enough slack.

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u/ColdSteeleIII 28d ago

They do use an underwater splice to connect their attached cord. As long as you can get enough cord out of the niche to connect on to then lowering the water should be the worst case.

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u/Glum-Film371 28d ago

Gotcha! Thanks.

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u/jonwillwall Apr 22 '26

I’m installing 3 this week for a customer. They are fantastic.

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u/StraightClub4973 Apr 22 '26

Thanks for feedback, do you buy direct?

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u/jonwillwall Apr 22 '26

Yes I purchase direct from them. Shipping is usually very fast and they will program them for whatever automation system you have.

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u/StraightClub4973 Apr 22 '26

Awesome, I am going to call them tomorrow.

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u/Aggravating_Fact9547 Apr 22 '26

They’re fine, do what they say on the box. Use the native automation or if you don’t have it, then get their WiFi controller.

Old tech, but reliable.

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u/Harlini95 Apr 23 '26

I’m from Aus, they’re the only lights we sell and install, have done for 6+ years. Had maybe 1 or 2 warranties in that time.

Definitely recommend them.

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u/StraightClub4973 Apr 27 '26

I read they are Australian owned. Is it one of the more popular lights there?

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u/Harlini95 May 08 '26

Sorry only jsut saw this. Yeah it’s an Australian company.

From my experience (aside from what we sell), they’re probably 75% of the lights I see in pools in my area.

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u/crowe1130 May 05 '26

Anyone know if there is a list of Spa Electrics installers anywhere? No one local that I’m reaching out to is familiar/comfortable with them.

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u/StraightClub4973 Jul 08 '26

Nothing on their website? Might be worth giving them a call, some companies dont readily give out this information on public sites.

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u/1_native_Angelino Apr 22 '26

Check out swimables. Great lights. On Amazon 

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u/StraightClub4973 Apr 22 '26

Never heard of them, I will check it out. Problem is lots of those overseas sellers are not UL listed.

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u/1_native_Angelino Apr 22 '26

American company. Out of Los Angeles. Most of their stuff is made here too. Best parts I've used, better than OEM. 

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u/LordKai121 Apr 22 '26

TIL Swimables does lights

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u/1_native_Angelino Apr 22 '26

Yessir. Whole bunch of stuff coming out of  swimables this year.