Description
Pentair 78232500 Large Stainless Steel Pool Light Niche (Vinyl/Fiberglass, 1″ Rear Hub, 10-Hole Pattern)
The Pentair 78232500 is a large stainless steel pool light niche designed for vinyl-liner and fiberglass pool installations. It provides a durable, corrosion-resistant housing for compatible large pool lights and includes bonding/grounding provisions to support safe, code-compliant installation when installed per manufacturer and local electrical requirements.
Key Details
- Manufacturer: Pentair
- Part Number: 78232500
- Niche Type: Large niche for vinyl-liner / fiberglass pools
- Pattern: Standard 10-hole face-ring pattern
- Connection: 1″ rear hub
- Housing: Stainless steel
- Bonding/Grounding: Internal and external bonding/grounding lugs
Dimensions
- Outside Diameter: 12-1/2″
- Depth: 8.02″
What This Niche Does
- Provides the in-wall housing for a compatible large pool light fixture.
- Supports secure mounting using a standard 10-hole face ring pattern.
- Routes conduit to the rear hub connection while keeping the light assembly protected in the wall.
- Includes bonding/grounding attachment points to help meet electrical safety requirements.
Compatibility Notes
- Designed for vinyl-liner and fiberglass pool walls.
- Uses a 1″ rear hub conduit connection.
- Uses a standard 10-hole pattern face ring style (match your existing ring/pattern if replacing an older niche).
When to Replace
- Corrosion, pitting, or structural damage to the niche body
- Cracked hub/conduit connection or damaged bonding/grounding lugs
- Leaking at the wall penetration due to damaged niche body or sealing surfaces
- Major renovation where the light niche is being updated or relocated
Installation Notes
- Install during new construction or wall renovation before liner/finish work is completed.
- Confirm conduit size and routing to the junction box before setting the niche in place.
- Follow all applicable electrical and bonding requirements; pool lighting is a code-regulated installation.
- Use the correct sealing ring/gasket components for vinyl-liner installations to prevent leaks.
Related Products (Aqua Pool Supply)
- Pentair Amerlite pool lights
- Vinyl pool light gaskets
- 10-hole pool light face rings
- Pool light junction boxes
- Bonding lugs and bonding accessories
- 1″ conduit and fittings for pool lights
Maintenance Tip
If you are replacing a light fixture, inspect the niche sealing surfaces and the face ring/gasket area before reassembly. Keeping the gasket surfaces clean and properly seated helps prevent leaks and reduces corrosion around the light opening.
