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Pentair IntelliBrite Architectural Series White Pool Light, 31 W (500 W Equiv) 120v, 50' Cord | 602178
Pentair IntelliBrite Architectural Series White Pool Light, 31 W (500 W Equiv) 120v, 50' Cord | 602178
Pentair IntelliBrite Architectural Series White LED Pool Light, 31W, 120V, 50-Foot Cord | 602178
Pentair 602178 is an IntelliBrite Architectural Series fixed-white LED underwater pool light designed to deliver broad, evenly distributed illumination across compatible inground swimming pools. Its refined optics and high-performance lens help minimize concentrated hot spots, dark areas, glare and visible light striping.
This 120-volt pool light consumes only 31 watts while providing the illumination class associated with a 500-watt incandescent pool light. It includes a factory-attached 50-foot cord for routing from the underwater light niche to the appropriate pool-light junction box.
The Architectural Series is designed as a modern lighting upgrade for compatible installations currently using incandescent or earlier Pentair LED pool lights. Exact wet-niche, electrical and cord-length compatibility must be confirmed before installation.
Architectural Series Advantages
- Broad and evenly projected underwater illumination
- Refined optics designed to reduce glare and bright hot spots
- Helps minimize dark areas and visible light striping
- Energy-efficient 31-watt LED operation
- High-output white illumination for pool visibility
- Modern replacement path for compatible legacy pool lights
Important Product Identification
- Pentair manufacturer part number 602178
- Full-size underwater pool light assembly
- Fixed standard-white light output
- 120V line-voltage configuration
- 31-watt LED power rating
- Factory-attached 50-foot electrical cord
Product Features
- Architectural white illumination: Produces revealing fixed-white light designed to improve nighttime pool visibility and highlight the pool finish, shape and surrounding water.
- Refined LED optics: The lens and internal optical design spread light more evenly across the pool instead of concentrating output directly in front of the fixture.
- 31-watt operation: Delivers a 500-watt incandescent-equivalent lighting classification while consuming substantially less electrical power.
- Full-size pool-light format: Designed for compatible large wet-niche pool-light installations rather than small nicheless, spa-light or return-fitting applications.
- 50-foot factory cord: Provides a factory-attached cable for compatible installations where the distance from the pool niche to the junction box does not exceed the available cord length.
- Fixed-white model: This specific light provides white illumination only. It does not produce multiple colors or programmed color-changing light shows.
- Legacy upgrade path: Pentair cross-references this model from compatible 500-watt-equivalent IntelliBrite 5G white pool-light configurations with the same voltage and cord length.
- Certified underwater luminaire: The Architectural Series is certified to UL 676 and CSA C22.2 No. 89 requirements for applicable underwater-lighting installations.
500-Watt Incandescent Lighting Class at Only 31 Watts
Pentair developed the IntelliBrite Architectural Series White Pool Light to provide high-output pool illumination while greatly reducing energy consumption compared with traditional incandescent lighting.
Pentair states that its Architectural Series white pool light is approximately 12 times more energy efficient than incandescent pool lighting and consumes approximately 94% less power. Compared with its previous-generation white LED light, the Architectural Series is designed to use 44% less power while maintaining the same brightness class.
Product Specifications
| Manufacturer | Pentair |
|---|---|
| Product Line | IntelliBrite Architectural Series |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 602178 |
| Product Type | Full-size underwater LED pool light |
| Application | Compatible inground swimming pool wet-niche installations |
| Light Output | Fixed white |
| Color-Changing Capability | No |
| Rated Voltage | 120V |
| Power Consumption | 31 watts |
| Incandescent Equivalency | 500 watts |
| Cord Length | 50 feet |
| Cord Type | Factory-attached underwater pool-light cord |
| Installation Type | Compatible full-size wet niche |
| Low-Voltage Transformer Required | No, this is the 120V model |
| Required Circuit Protection | Code-compliant GFCI protection and properly rated branch circuit |
| UL Certification | UL 676 |
| CSA Certification | CSA C22.2 No. 89 |
| Legacy Pentair Cross-References | 601201 and 601301 |
| Quantity Included | 1 complete pool-light assembly with attached cord |
Confirm the Niche, Voltage and Cord Length
Pentair 602178 is a full-size, 120V, fixed-white pool light intended for compatible wet-niche installations. A matching round appearance does not automatically confirm that the fixture will fit the existing niche.
Pentair's official cross-reference information identifies 602178 as the Architectural Series counterpart for legacy IntelliBrite 5G white pool lights 601201 and 601301. Those legacy models share the 120V, 500-watt-equivalent and 50-foot-cord configuration.
- Confirm the existing light manufacturer and part number
- Confirm that the existing fixture is a full-size pool light
- Verify the existing electrical supply is 120V
- Confirm the wet niche is approved for the replacement fixture
- Measure the complete conduit route to the junction box
- Allow enough extra cord to service the fixture on the pool deck
- Do not splice an underwater pool-light cord inside the conduit
- Confirm the junction box and GFCI meet current code requirements
What This Listing Includes
- One Pentair IntelliBrite Architectural Series pool-light assembly
- Fixed-white 31-watt LED light engine
- Architectural Series lens and face-ring assembly
- Factory-attached 50-foot electrical cord
- Pentair part number 602178
What Is Not Included
- Wet niche or niche mounting assembly
- Pool-light junction box
- GFCI breaker or electrical panel components
- Pentair automation system
- Color Sync controller
- Electrical conduit or field wiring
Professional Installation Required
Underwater pool lighting involves line voltage, grounding, bonding, GFCI protection, a wet niche, conduit and a pool-light junction box. Installation should be completed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool professional familiar with underwater luminaires.
- Disconnect power at the circuit breaker before service
- Verify the circuit is protected by a functioning GFCI
- Confirm proper grounding and bonding
- Use only an approved compatible wet niche
- Leave the required service-cord length inside the niche
- Use the specified pilot screw and mounting method
- Inspect the niche, conduit and junction box for water intrusion
- Test the completed installation before normal pool use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pentair part number 602178?
Pentair 602178 is an IntelliBrite Architectural Series fixed-white LED pool light rated at 31 watts and 120 volts. It includes a factory-attached 50-foot cord and carries a 500-watt incandescent equivalency.
Is Pentair 602178 a white or color-changing light?
It is a fixed-white pool light. It does not produce multiple colors, color-changing shows or selectable color modes.
Is this the standard-white or warm-white version?
Part 602178 is the standard-white 500-watt-equivalent model. Pentair warm-white Architectural Series lights use different part numbers.
How much power does the light use?
The LED light consumes 31 watts while providing Pentair's listed 500-watt incandescent-equivalent illumination classification.
How long is the attached cord?
Pentair 602178 includes a factory-attached 50-foot cord. The entire conduit route from the niche to the junction box must be measured before ordering.
Does this light require a transformer?
This is the 120V model and is not powered through a standard 12V pool-light transformer. It requires a properly designed 120V branch circuit with code-compliant GFCI protection.
Does 602178 replace Pentair 601201?
Pentair's Architectural Series cross-reference chart maps legacy IntelliBrite 5G part 601201 to 602178. Both are 120V, 500-watt-equivalent white pool lights with 50-foot cords. The niche and complete installation should still be inspected before replacement.
Does 602178 replace Pentair 601301?
Yes. Pentair also cross-references legacy white pool-light part 601301 to Architectural Series part 602178.
Will this fit any full-size pool-light niche?
Universal compatibility should not be assumed. Confirm the niche manufacturer, model, internal dimensions, mounting tab and pilot screw location before installation.
Is the wet niche included?
No. This listing is for the complete light fixture and attached 50-foot cord. The wet niche, junction box, GFCI protection, conduit and automation equipment are separate.
Can the light be connected to Pentair automation?
The light may be switched through a compatible, properly configured Pentair automation relay. Because this is a fixed-white model, automation provides on-and-off scheduling but does not add color-changing capability.
Why does the exact cord length matter?
Underwater pool-light cords are routed continuously through the conduit to the junction box. The cord must be long enough for the entire route and must leave sufficient service length inside the niche so the fixture can be placed on the deck for maintenance.
Who should install this pool light?
Installation should be completed by a licensed or certified electrician or qualified pool professional familiar with line-voltage underwater lighting, grounding, bonding, GFCI protection and current electrical codes.
Need Help Confirming Pool-Light Compatibility?
Match the existing light part number, voltage, wet niche, cord length and junction-box location before selecting a replacement underwater fixture.
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