Underwater Dock lighting .. Cheap

**1fastg3** · 02-21-2010, 09:18 PM

I have a house On the Water , I am Broke Dont think I am Bill Gates, More Or Less a Canal.. Anyway For some time I want to do Underwater Dock Lighting But I am Dirt Poor all the time ... I found some on ebay But $350 $400.. Way to much for me ..And Not what I am looking for ...I come up with things all the time Some work Some dont ..But Can you Make Underwater lights that work more then one time and under $30 for two of then ? I will have pictures In the morning On how This is going together, What I used and What It looks like at night .. I have Never tried this Before so I know there well be Some kinda Trouble along the way ..

**Mr. Demeanor** · 02-21-2010, 09:41 PM

Its just water and electricity...what could go wrong?

**1fastg3** · 02-21-2010, 09:43 PM

LoL Yea we swim here all the time to ... I think it will work out great .But you never know ..

**sammythebull** · 02-21-2010, 09:49 PM

when the fish float to the top make sure your dip net has a fiberglass handle cause the aluminum on will bite you back

**RNM018** · 02-21-2010, 10:10 PM

Two Things That Have Always Left Me Scratching My Head .
Pool Lights , and Electric Fuel Pumps !!!

Rich Martin 018

**Wile E. Coyote** · 02-21-2010, 11:05 PM

go to your local pool store and pick their brains on how they do it/its done.. i know there are some really nifty fiberoptic stuff available, but pricey, the regular pool light stuff shouldnt be too much, tho you never know
bill

**Robby321** · 02-21-2010, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Demeanor

Its just water and electricity...what could go wrong?

Read up on the marina's..with power..boats with bad grounds..now do salt water, and a gearcase is the water..think cathode..not up on it much me..no wizard..but electric stuff sticking electricity in the water, ...well..eats L/U's quick. One bite a sea creature..know where I'm coming from?

Need to find a link whats involved..

**Ryan140** · 02-22-2010, 12:01 AM

Im an electrician by trade and I think this idea is not a good one. To my knowledge there is not a light that is UL listed to serve both under water and salt water locations. If there were it would be a lot more than $30. If something is not ul listed (which it couldnt be if you made it) then you would have absolutly no leg to stand on in court if someone gets hurt or killed. NOt trying to be a dick but just because something lights up doesnt mean its right or safe.

**LakeRacer99** · 02-22-2010, 12:21 AM

I dont see it as much of a problem...LEDs or low voltage landscape lighting in a waterproof housing...I think the LED rope lighting would be your best bet though.

**SuperBoat Steve** · 02-22-2010, 12:34 AM

inground pool lights are sealed on the pool side with a gasket from the ring around the glass to the liner. cost of $300 to $600 and are ok in salt water .<O

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As some may know salt water pools are getting very popular .<O

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All new inground pool light housings are made of plastic and last along time !<O

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As for fiber optic lighting work great but big $$$$$$<O

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The LED lighting 12 Volt can be made at a low cost
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Pond light can be used too, 12 Volt 20 to 50 Watt Halogen Submersible pond Lights will work great at a low cost kits for $100.00 to $200.00

**1fastg3** · 02-22-2010, 01:36 AM

super boat steve....The LED lighting 12 Volt can be made at a low cost Dont give it away yet ...

**Sheer Insanity** · 02-22-2010, 08:47 AM

Just tie them into a 15v GFCI protector. if one shorts out or gets wet it will trip before it can hurt anyone or thing. Post the Pics! Im interested in what you've come up with??