What Happens If Pool LED Strip Gets Wet

It's hard to avoid the water effect on the pool lights, and that's the reason why you have to spend time to select suitable IP ratings for waterproof led strips according to your application.

What would happen if pool lighting get wet?

Let's begin to know.

1. What Does IP68 Mean for Waterproof LED Strip Lights?

Below is a standard IP rating table for your reference.

IP68 means your waterproof light strips are fully protected against all dust and harmful deposits and can withstand permanent submersion in water (up to 13ft/4m).

 

1st Digit	Solid Object Protection	2nd Digit	Water Protection
0	No protected	0	No protected
1	Solid objects greater than 2in/50mm (e.g. hands)	1	Dripping water
2	Solid objects greater than 0.5in/12mm (e.g. fingers)	2	Dripping water when tilted (15 degrees)
3	Solid objects greater than 0.1in/2.5mm (e.g.tools)	3	Spraying water
4	Solid objects greater than 1mm (e.g. wires, screws)	4	Splashing water
5	Dust in limited amounts	5	Water jets
6	All dust and harmful deposits	6	Powerful water jets and heavy seas
Rating example: IP67		7	Protected against the effects of temporary submersion in water (30 minutes at 3ft/1m)
		8	Protected against the effects of permanent submersion in water (up to 13ft/4m)

It's crucial to choose an IP68led light pool if you want to light up the underwater world while swimming.

For more information on IP ratings for lights, check out 3 Steps to Choose Waterproof LED Strip Lights for Outdoor Use.

2. Reasons Lights for Pool Get Wet

Using Non-Waterproof LED Strip Lights Around Pools

Installing non-waterproof LED strip lights around the pool is a common mistake.

These non-waterproof lights lack the necessary protection and can't prevent water ingress, and would be electrical shorts and damage sooner or later.

Scammed by Product Claims

Sometimes, suppliers may provide lower-rated lights (such as IP65 or IP67) as IP68.

Similar with non-waterproof pool lights, lower-rated lights are not fully protected against continuous submersion.

Poor Quality

The led light pool which have low quality may degrade with short lifespan, so pool water would seep in and these lights would malfunction.

Corrosion from Pool Chemicals

Even high quality waterproof LED strip lights can be susceptible to corrosion from harsh pool chemicals like chlorine.

If the led swimming pool lights are not designed with materials resistant to these chemicals, their protective seal would be compromised, leading to water ingress.

3. What Happens if Pool Lights Get Wet

Electrical Short Circuit

Water can cause the electrical components within the LED strip lights to short circuit, leading to immediate failure of the lights and potentially dangerous situations.

And that's why we recommend low voltage pool lighting for you, it can minimize the danger from these pool lights.

More info on high voltage and low voltage pool lights please check: Understanding Pool Lighting Voltage: Is 12V, 24V, 120V, or 240V the Right Choice.

Reduced Light Output

If water seeps into the underwater pool led lights, it can cloud the light output, resulting in dim or uneven lighting.

It not only affects the appearance of the pool light but also their ability to function properly.

Corrosion and Rust

Same as the results of reduced light output, corrosion and rust of lights would affects the aesthetic appeal and the functionality of the waterproof lights for pools.

Over time, exposure to water, especially if it contains chemicals like chlorine, can cause corrosion and rusting of the metal components within the lights.

Permanent Damage and Failure

In many cases, once water enters the LED strip light, it can cause irreversible damage. The internal circuitry of the lights may be compromised, leading to flickering lights or complete failure.

Strongly recommend three related blog of waterproof pool lights:

3 Steps to Choose Waterproof LED Strip Lights for Outdoor Use – PaneraLux

How to Make LED Outdoor Light Strips Waterproof

What's the Difference Between Weatherproof and Waterproof for LED Strip

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