Pool light bulb any different than regular light bulb?

Sep 03, 2007 2 Replies

I have a Sta-Rite Sunlite pool light in my pool. It's one of the newer versions with a 250W 120V halogen bulb inside the fixture, mini-can base and T-4 shape. The replacement bulb is $25 from a pool supply store, but I see the same size (250W 120V T-4 mini-can) bulbs advertised from other online sellers (even on Ebay) for as little as $7.



Is there anything special about the bulb sold by the pool supply stores, or is it the same bulb as I can get for $7? The bulb I took out of it was the one the fixture came with and it says "0250CL/MC", "130V", "GE", and "KOREA" stamped into the metal base.



Thanks, Jonathan


I think the difference is $18 Do get a lamp rated for 130 volt as it will burn cooler and last longer than the 120V

Read the manufacturer's instructions. They may also say you need a new gasket. I know the Pentair lights I have say that.

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