TL;DR: Installing Pentair 640122 IntelliBrite 5G LED spa light requires spa construction or major renovation. Light installs during spa building before plaster or liner. Professional installation strongly recommended due to electrical complexity and code requirements. Light costs $400-$600 with professional installation costing $500-$1,000 including labor and electrical work. Proper installation ensures safe code-compliant spa lighting. Licensed electrician required for electrical connections. DIY installation not recommended unless experienced in pool construction and licensed electrical work.
SEO Summary: Complete 2026 professional guide to Pentair 640122 IntelliBrite 5G color LED spa light covering product overview, installation timing, niche requirements, light installation, electrical connections, GFCI protection, bonding requirements, code compliance, testing, troubleshooting, and professional installation recommendations for safe compliant spa lighting.
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Product Overview
Pentair 640122 IntelliBrite 5G is color LED spa light with 120V operation. Light produces multiple colors and light shows. Light costs $400-$600 providing energy efficient spa lighting. LED technology provides long life (30,000+ hours) and low energy consumption. IntelliBrite integrates with Pentair automation systems for remote control.
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Installation Requirements
Requires compatible light niche installed during spa construction. Niche provides watertight housing for light. Niche must be installed before plaster or liner. Retrofitting light in existing spa requires major renovation.
Requires 120V GFCI protected electrical circuit. GFCI protection is code requirement for spa lighting. Circuit must be dedicated to spa light. Licensed electrician must perform electrical work ensuring code compliance.
Requires junction box located 4 feet from spa edge minimum, 8 inches above deck minimum, and accessible for service. Junction box location is code requirement. Proper junction box installation ensures safety and code compliance.
Installation Timing
Light installs during spa construction after niche installation and before plaster or liner. New spa construction is only practical time for light installation. Existing spa light installation requires major renovation including spa draining and wall cutting.
Niche installs during spa shell construction. Light installs after niche is in place and before finishing. Electrical connections occur during spa electrical installation. Coordinated installation ensures proper light function.
Niche Installation Overview
Niche installs 18 inches below water surface per NEC requirements. This depth ensures light remains submerged during operation. Exposed light creates shock hazard. Proper depth is code requirement.
Niche positions for optimal light distribution. Typical spa has one light positioned for even illumination. Multiple lights require symmetrical positioning. Proper positioning maximizes lighting effectiveness.
Conduit routes from niche to junction box. Conduit must be continuous without splices. Proper conduit installation is code requirement ensuring electrical safety.
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Electrical Requirements and Code Compliance
120V GFCI protected circuit required per NEC. GFCI protects against electrical shock in wet environment. All spa lights must have GFCI protection. GFCI is code requirement and critical safety feature.
Junction box must be 4 feet from spa edge minimum, 8 inches above deck minimum, and accessible. Junction box location is code requirement. Proper location ensures safety and service access.
Bonding wire connects light niche to spa bonding system. Bonding prevents electrical potential differences. All metal spa components must be bonded. Bonding is critical safety requirement preventing shock.
Licensed electrician must perform all electrical work. Electrical code compliance requires professional expertise. Improper electrical installation creates serious shock hazard. Professional electrical work ensures safety and code compliance.
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Testing and Programming
Turn on power at breaker after installation complete. Light should illuminate showing default color. Immediate illumination confirms proper electrical installation. No light indicates wiring problem requiring investigation.
Test color changing function. Light cycles through colors when power is cycled. Multiple power cycles access different light shows. Proper color changing confirms light function.
Program light using Pentair automation system if installed. Automation allows remote color selection and scheduling. Follow automation system instructions for light programming. Automation integration provides convenient light control.
Verify GFCI protection operates. Test GFCI by pressing test button. GFCI should trip cutting power to light. Reset GFCI restoring power. Proper GFCI operation confirms electrical safety.
Professional Installation Recommendation
Professional installation strongly recommended for spa light. Light installation requires spa construction expertise and licensed electrical work. Improper installation creates leaks and electrical hazards. Professional installation costs $500-$1,000 including labor and electrical.
Spa builder has experience with light and niche installation. Builder knows proper positioning, mounting, and sealing. Builder coordinates with electrician ensuring complete installation. Professional builder installation provides quality assurance.
Licensed electrician performs all electrical connections. Electrician ensures proper GFCI protection, bonding, and junction box installation. Electrical code compliance requires professional expertise. Electrician installation ensures safety.
DIY installation not recommended unless experienced in spa construction and licensed for electrical work. Light installation is complex requiring specialized knowledge. Mistakes create expensive repairs and safety hazards. Professional installation is worthwhile investment for safety and quality.
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Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Installing Pentair 640122 IntelliBrite 5G LED spa light requires spa construction or major renovation. Light costs $400-$600 with professional installation costing $500-$1,000 including labor and electrical. Professional installation strongly recommended due to complexity and safety requirements.
Light installs during spa construction after niche installation and before finishing. New spa construction is only practical time for light installation. Retrofitting light in existing spa requires major renovation.
Installation requirements include compatible niche, 120V GFCI protected circuit, proper junction box location, and bonding. All requirements are code mandated ensuring safety. Professional installation ensures code compliance.
Electrical requirements include GFCI protection, proper junction box location, bonding, and licensed electrician installation. Electrical safety is critical for spa lighting. Professional electrical work ensures safety and code compliance.
Testing verifies light operation, color changing function, automation integration, and GFCI protection. Proper testing confirms successful installation and safe operation.
Professional installation by spa builder and licensed electrician ensures quality, safety, and code compliance. DIY installation not recommended unless experienced in spa construction and licensed for electrical work. Professional installation is worthwhile investment preventing expensive mistakes and ensuring safety.
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Key Takeaways:
- Light costs $400-$600, professional installation $500-$1,000
- Installs during spa construction before finishing
- Cannot retrofit in existing spa without major renovation
- Requires compatible niche installed during construction
- Requires 120V GFCI protected circuit
- Junction box 4 feet from spa, 8 inches above deck
- Bonding wire connects to spa bonding system
- Licensed electrician required for electrical work
- Niche installs 18 inches below water surface
- Test light operation and color changing
- Verify GFCI protection operates
- Professional installation strongly recommended
- DIY not recommended unless licensed electrician
- Code compliance critical for safety
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