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Neon Lighting for Above Ground Pools

Light up your above-ground pool for parties, special events or for year-round entertaining. Whether you choose a colorful approach with multi-colored lights or a classic white light approach, several options are available. Basic lights are available or you can install a remote lighting system, which you can use to create light shows at the bottom of your above-ground pool
  1. Floating Lights

    • Floating lights are an economical solution for above-ground pool lighting. Whether you choose to add one or more lights will depend on the intensity of light you require. One idea is a floating white light with rechargeable batteries. This style light of glows for eight hours and can be recharged time and again. The durable shape is fade-resistant and can withstand being dropped. Another option is a floating kaleidoscope light. The light spins and creates a colorful spectrum of colors throughout the water and the sides of the pool.

    LED Lights

    • LED lights are available in a range of neon hues. Look for remote-control LED lights with a range of lighting programs. Options such as single LED colors or combinations for mood lighting. Some LED light systems offer the choice of romantic, party, Caribbean and sunset lighting programs. Neon colors you can expect to find with LED lights include blue, green, yellow, pink, white and red. The light is directed at the bottom of the pool for optimal color saturation making it ideal for parties and outdoor entertaining.

    Above Ground Pool Lights

    • Above-ground pool lights are made specifically for above-ground pools. The lights clamp onto the side of the pool and do not requiring drilling. With a 100-watt halogen light and patented reflectors, the above ground pool light will light up most above-ground pools. The lights come with a lengthy cord and a transformer. Whether you choose to light the pool with the standard white halogen or apply one of the three colored lenses the light comes with, will depend on the look you wish to achieve.

    Other Ideas

    • Landscaping spotlights can be positioned to reflect on the waters of your above ground pool. Add neon-colored filters in a rainbow of hues to the spotlights to soften the glare and create mood lighting. Or, look for an LED light fountain to add both neon lights and a water feature to your above ground pool. Most fountains are battery operated with a one-hour built-in shut off switch. Light the pool with one or two options for optimal light that will last the length of your event. Or, choose a single source of light for a romantic evening for two.