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Subject: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
Category: Miscellaneous
Asked by: i95commuter-ga
List Price: $10.00
Posted: 22 Feb 2005 18:07 PST
Expires: 24 Mar 2005 18:07 PST
Question ID: 479057
Do Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights attract insects?
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Subject: Re: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
From: am777-ga on 23 Feb 2005 01:59 PST
 
Hi commuter,
Id say, Yes, it does........
Preventive

Since many nuisance aquatic insects are attracted to mercury vapor
lights, it is important to use lights sparingly in and around the
swimming pool and other areas where insects are not wanted. Use
special high-pressure sodium vapor yellow lights which are less
attractive to insects and more energy efficient. Set lights 20 to 30
feet from the swimming pool (directing the light to the pool), if
practical. Remember that less light equals less insects. Never use 150
watts of light when 25 watts are adequate. All light attracts insects
for warmth and ultraviolet energy. Insects are cold-blooded and they
see and respond best to ultraviolet energy mercury vapor light. Use
long-handled dip nets daily to gather insects, leaves and other debris
falling into the water. Maintain good sanitation through proper
filtration, chlorine treatment and cleaning. Prevent slime buildup and
empty small children's pools when not in use. When on vacation for two
or more weeks, either drain the pool or have someone provide
maintenance. Some use pool covers. Keep shrubs and grass trimmed
closely, especially adjacent to the pool. Increasing the chlorine
content to kill the ins
ects could make it harmful for swimmers to use. 
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2037.html
Subject: Re: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
From: i95commuter-ga on 23 Feb 2005 10:17 PST
 
Thanks am777, from reading your post it appears to me your talking
about lights around the pool and not the underwater color lights
installed into pool walls.  Although I think your still correct but
wanted to hear from some pool owners that had the underwater color
lights to see what their experiences have been.  Thanks for your
reply.
Subject: Re: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
From: i95commuter-ga on 23 Feb 2005 10:30 PST
 
Thanks again, read the article didn't mention mosquitoes, I believe
they may fall into this category as well.
Subject: Re: Underwater Color Swimming Pool Lights and Insects
From: 35_years_experience-ga on 09 Mar 2005 20:16 PST
 
With a clear lens, light includes all colors. When you install a color
lens (say red) over the light, what you are doing is filtering out all
the other colors. And in this case, the color red is the only portion
of light that is allowed to pass through. And in doing so, you cut
down on the illumination in your swimming pool. If I can be of further
service, please feel free to contact me at:
http://admiral-inground-concrete-swimming-pools.4t.com/

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