Product Overview

The Pentair IntelliBrite® Architectural Series White LED Pool Light | EC-602253 is a premium 120V LED underwater pool light designed to deliver bright, even white illumination for inground swimming pools. Featuring a 100-foot cord and 500W incandescent-equivalent output, this light provides strong pool visibility while using energy-efficient LED technology.

Built with Pentair’s IntelliBrite Architectural Series optics, this white LED pool light helps reduce hot spots, dark areas, glare, and uneven light projection. It is a strong upgrade option for customers replacing compatible older incandescent or first-generation LED pool lights with a cleaner, brighter, more efficient white LED fixture.

Ideal For

Inground swimming pools

White LED pool lighting upgrades

Replacing compatible 500W incandescent pool lights

Customers wanting bright, clean white pool illumination

New pool construction

Pool remodels and renovations

Installations requiring a 120V pool light

Equipment layouts needing a 100-foot cord

Key Features

Genuine Pentair IntelliBrite Architectural Series pool light

White LED illumination

120V operation

31W LED design

500W incandescent-equivalent output

100-foot cord included

Designed for inground pool applications

Updated Architectural Series optics

High-performance lens design

Helps reduce hot spots, dark areas, glare, and uneven light projection

Energy-efficient upgrade from older incandescent pool lights

Modern replacement for compatible pool lighting systems

Benefits

The Pentair EC-602253 gives pool owners bright white LED illumination with improved energy efficiency compared to traditional incandescent pool lights. Its 500W-equivalent output makes it a strong choice for customers who want clear, classic white pool lighting without switching to color-changing LEDs.

The IntelliBrite Architectural Series optics help spread light more evenly throughout the pool, creating a cleaner nighttime appearance with fewer shadows and harsh bright spots. The 100-foot cord provides installation flexibility for equipment pads or junction boxes located farther from the pool light niche.

Specifications

Warranty & Compatibility

Professional installation is recommended for all pool and spa lighting. Before ordering, confirm voltage, cord length, pool niche compatibility, bonding, conduit condition, local electrical code requirements, and whether the customer needs a white LED or color LED light.

This is a 120V pool light. Confirm the existing light system voltage before ordering. Do not install a 120V light on a 12V system or a 12V light on a 120V system.

Customer-Facing Q&A

Q: What model number is this light?
A: This listing is for the Pentair IntelliBrite Architectural Series White LED Pool Light, part number EC-602253.

Q: Is this a pool light or spa light?
A: This is the pool light version.

Q: Is this a white light or color light?
A: This is the white LED version.

Q: What voltage does it use?
A: This model operates on 120V.

Q: How long is the cord?
A: This light includes a 100-foot cord.

Q: What wattage is this LED light?
A: This model is listed as a 31W LED light with 500W incandescent-equivalent output.

Q: What does 500W equivalent mean?
A: It means the LED light is designed to replace or match the brightness class of a traditional 500W incandescent pool light while using LED technology.

Q: Can this replace an older Pentair pool light?
A: Yes, it may replace compatible older Pentair pool lights, including EC-601302 where voltage, niche, cord length, and installation requirements match.

Q: Does this require a transformer?
A: No transformer is typically used for a 120V light, but electrical setup must be confirmed by a qualified installer. Do not connect a 120V light to a 12V lighting system.

Q: Does this require professional installation?
A: Yes. Pool lights should be installed by a qualified pool professional or licensed electrician to ensure proper voltage, bonding, conduit sealing, and code compliance.