Fiber optics are a way of transmitting light through high-quality plastic fibers. No electricity and virtually no heat are transferred through the fibers. In a swimming pool or spa, that means there is no dangerous electric light source near the water. The light source is in a remote location, and the pool is lit via the plastic fibers.

Before fiber optics, a swimming pool was lit with a 120-volt incandescent bulb placed 18 to 24 inches below water level. This meant high voltage energy precariously close to people swimming in the pool.

Recently, low-voltage lights have become available, requiring expensive transformers and possessing questionable reliability, yet not eliminating electricity just inches from the pool water and the swimmer.

2. What are the advantages of Fiber Optics?

Besides the safety of NO electricity near the water, the remote light source allows us to offer an optional color wheel! This means rich full color in the pool, creating nighttime backyard excitement. In addition, servicing the light is easy because it is accessible and not underwater. Old-fashioned electric lights must be serviced by a professional who has to somehow retrieve the light from underwater.

Now that you know more about fiber optics, doesn't make sense to choose lighting for the 21st century over old-fashioned electric lighting? Given the choice of high-voltage, low-voltage, or NO voltage lighting, wouldn't you choose NO voltage lighting?

3. What else can I light with Fiber Optics?

Once you've decided on fiber optic lighting for the swimming pool, your choices for additional lighting are virtually unlimited;

Perimeter Lighting - A decorative strip of lighting to frame your picture-perfect pool. This can also accent steps and spas.

Water Features - Any fountain or waterfall can be lit with fiber optics since the fibers can be installed in shallow water, or no water at all!

Landscape Lighting - Our landscape lighting kits can accent walkways or vegetation, and are a snap to add on to any system.

4. Where can I find the MOODLIGHT fiber optic lighting system?

The MOOD LIGHT system can be found in your local swimming pool and spa professional. If there is no authorized re-seller near your area you may fill out the order information response form and we will reply with the nearest professional to meet your needs.