The information below includes specific guidelines for fixtures and transformers installed near pools, spas, and fountains. Follow all NEC guidelines and local electrical codes.
Fixtures: Low Voltage Luminaires
| Model |
NEC 2020 |
Description |
| Low-voltage Luminaires |
680.23 |
May be installed less than 5' (1.5 m) from the inside walls of the pool, spa, or fountain when used with a UL 379 listed transformer. |
Controllers and Transformers: These cord-connected units consist of step-down, isolated, two-winding-type transformers, circuit breakers, and associated circuitry intended to supply power to low-voltage and submersible fountain lighting fixtures. The following listings are intended for power supplies used to power fountains, swimming pools, and spa luminaires operating at less than 15 V.
| Model |
UL379 Listed |
Description |
| Luxor |
Y |
To reduce the risk of electric shock, install the power unit 5' (1.5 m) or more from a pool, spa, or fountain. When the power unit is installed (a) indoors within 10' (3.0 m) of a pool, spa, or fountain or (b) outdoors, connect the power unit to a receptacle protected by a GFCI. |
|
DX
|
Y |
To reduce the risk of electric shock, install the power unit 5' (1.5 m) or more from a pool, spa, or fountain. When the power unit is installed (a) indoors within 10' (3.0 m) of a pool, spa, or fountain or (b) outdoors, connect the power unit to a receptacle protected by a GFCI. |
|
EX
|
Y |
To reduce the risk of electric shock, install the power unit 5' (1.5 m) or more from a pool, spa, or fountain. When the power unit is installed (a) indoors within 10' (3.0 m) of a pool, spa, or fountain or (b) outdoors, connect the power unit to a receptacle protected by a GFCI. |
| PX-600/900 |
Y |
To reduce the risk of electric shock, install the power unit 5' (1.5 m) or more from a pool, spa, or fountain. When the power unit is installed (a) indoors within 10' (3.0 m) of a pool, spa, or fountain or (b) outdoors, connect the power unit to a receptacle protected by a GFCI. |
| PX-300 |
N |
Not Pool/Spa Rated |
