In short: For most new and existing fibreglass pools, multi-colour LED pool lights are the best choice. They use far less power than old halogen globes, last longer, and surface-mounted LED units can often replace an old halogen light without draining the pool. Plan the lights into your equipment package early, and have a licensed electrician connect them.
| Type | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Surface-mounted LED | New fibreglass pools and retrofits. Sits on the pool wall, slim profile | Check it suits your existing light fitting if retrofitting |
| Niche (recessed) light | Older concrete pools built with a recessed housing | Replacing the globe can mean lifting the fitting out of the niche |
| Halogen | Existing older pools only | Higher power use and shorter globe life. Most owners upgrade to LED |
| Single colour vs multi-colour LED | Single colour is simple; multi-colour suits entertaining and kids | Multi-colour needs a controller or app |
Yes. LED pool lights use a fraction of the power of halogen. The Aqua Quip InstaTouch lights in our range, for example, are rated to use about 85% less energy than halogen equivalents. They also last much longer, which matters when every globe change means someone getting wet.
The bigger reason most people choose them is how the pool feels at night. A lit pool turns the backyard into somewhere you actually use after dark in summer, which is half the point of owning one.
Our current lighting option is the Aqua Quip InstaTouch Smart Lighting twin lights and controller at $1,200 (price checked on our site 12 October 2026):
You can add lights when you build your equipment package, which is the cheapest and easiest time to do it.
It depends on the length and shape of the pool and how bright you want it. As a rough guide, a small plunge pool can look great with one or two lights, while longer pools usually need more spaced along the wall for even coverage [CONFIRM rule of thumb with Aqua Quip or your electrician]. Point lights away from the house and main viewing area so you're not looking into the glare.
Yes. Lighter shell colours reflect more light and read as bright aqua at night. Darker shells give a deeper, moodier look and soften the light. If night-time entertaining is a big part of why you want a pool, look at both together. Our guide to choosing a pool colour covers the daytime side.
Always start by switching off power to the lights at the switchboard. From there it depends on the light:
Anything involving wiring, transformers or connections should be done by a licensed electrician. Water and electricity are not a learn-on-the-job combination.
Yes. Pool lighting, power to the equipment pad and bonding are all licensed electrical work. In a typical SPKD install, the electrician handles power, bonding and lighting in one visit, and that trade usually costs $1,500 to $2,500 [CONFIRM current range]. See where they fit in the sequence in what trades you need to install a DIY fibreglass pool.
Add lighting to your pool kit when you get your quote, and your electrician can wire it in the same visit as the rest of the equipment.
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