Description
Key Benefits + Pool Lighting Compatibility
- Multi-color LED underwater light designed specifically for swimming pools
- 120V operation with a factory-attached 50-foot cord
- Uses 28 watts of power
- Offers five fixed colors and seven dynamic color-changing light shows
- Refined optics spread light more evenly to help reduce hot spots, dark areas, glare, and visible striping
- Can be operated through a standard wall switch or compatible Pentair lighting controls
- Designed as an upgrade option for select incandescent and first-generation Pentair LED pool-light installations
- Pool-size fixturenot the smaller IntelliBrite spa-light model
Quick Product Summary
The Pentair IntelliBrite Architectural Series 602186 is a multi-color LED underwater pool light with 120V operation, 28W power consumption, and a 50-foot attached cord. It gives pool owners five fixed colors and seven programmed light shows while using Pentairs updated optics to project light more evenly across the pool. This model is intended for pool installations that specifically require part 602186, 120V power, and a 50-foot cord; confirm the existing niche, electrical system, cord-length requirement, and lighting controls before ordering.
Best For
- Replacing a compatible 120V underwater pool light
- Upgrading select incandescent or first-generation Pentair LED lighting
- Pools requiring a 50-foot light cord
- Pool owners who want fixed colors and programmed color shows
- Installations using a standard switch or compatible Pentair lighting controls
Why This Matters
- Correct voltage selection is essential for a safe, compatible installation
- The 50-foot cord must be long enough to reach the approved junction-box location without splicing
- Evenly projected light can improve nighttime pool appearance
- Multiple fixed colors and light shows provide more control over the pools nighttime atmosphere
- Matching the Pentair part number helps prevent ordering the wrong pool or spa fixture
- Confirming niche and control compatibility helps avoid installation delays
Common Signs You Need This / Use This When
- Your existing compatible underwater pool light has failed
- The current fixture or attached cord is damaged
- You are upgrading a compatible incandescent or older Pentair LED pool light
- You need a 120V pool fixture with a 50-foot cord
- You want multi-color lighting rather than a white-only pool light
- Your existing installation is confirmed to accept Pentair part 602186
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pentair |
| Product Line | IntelliBrite Architectural Series |
| Product Type | Multi-color LED underwater pool light |
| Model / Item Number | 602186 |
| SKU | 602186 |
| MPN | 602186 |
| Application | Swimming pool |
| Light Type | LED |
| Color Output | Multi-color |
| Fixed Colors | 5 |
| Color-Changing Shows | 7 |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Power | 28W |
| Cord Length | 50 ft |
| Installation Type | Wet-niche underwater luminaire |
| Control Options | Standard wall switch or compatible Pentair lighting control |
| Certifications | UL 676 and CSA C22.2 No. 89 |
Pentair identifies item 602186 as the pool-size, multi-color, 120V, 28W model supplied with a 50-foot cord.
Compatibility / Fitment Notes
This listing is specifically for Pentair item 602186. It is the pool model with multi-color output, 120V operation, 28W power, and a 50-foot cord. Do not confuse it with the 12V version, white-light models, spa-size fixtures, or versions supplied with different cord lengths.
Before ordering, verify:
- Existing pool-light niche compatibility
- Required operating voltage
- Distance from the light niche to the junction box
- Required cord length
- Existing electrical protection and bonding
- Current switch, automation, or lighting controller
- Whether multiple lights in the installation should use the same model
Pentair recommends using the same light model when multiple fixtures are installed together for the most consistent lighting appearance. Compatible control options include a standard wall switch, select Pentair automation systems, and the Color Sync Controller for Pentair Color LED Lights.
Installation / Use Notes
This is a permanently installed underwater electrical fixture and should be installed by a qualified pool professional or electrician following Pentairs installation instructions and all applicable electrical codes. Verify the voltage, niche, junction-box location, cord length, grounding, bonding, and GFCI protection before installation.
The attached cord should be routed according to the Pentair manual and must not be improperly spliced or modified. After installation, colors and programmed shows can be selected by cycling a compatible wall switch or by using supported Pentair control equipment. Always follow the current manufacturer instructions rather than relying on general installation guidance.
Buy with Confidence
Benchmark Pool Supply provides practical pool-equipment knowledge to help customers identify the correct light before ordering. With underwater lighting, matching the model number, voltage, fixture size, cord length, niche, and control system is especially important. Confirm that Pentair 602186 matches your installation requirements before purchase, and consult a qualified pool professional when fitment is uncertain.
