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Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
This unique floating pool light is great for inground swimming pools built without a light. Economical Glowbuoy pool light illuminates the pool water. Pool lights and pool fountains at In The Swim.
Average Customer Rating:
(11 Reviews) 11
9 of 11(82%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Review 1 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
Good, For A While,
Date:July 22, 2009
By grahamml1
from NC
from NC
Pros: Illuminates pool perfectly, for a limited time
Cons: Looses charge and bwecomes useless
"Purchased Glowbouy first in 2006, replaced it from the manufacturer in 2007, after I allowed it to run completely almost every night. (felling asleep in the recliner). They replaced it and included instructions saying to not let it run down. Well, it's 2009 and my 2nd Glowbuoy will last about 10 seconds on a 2-day charge. Tell Glowbuoy we need one w\ a solar panel, that floats during day charging (with a more-robust suction cup), and, after illiminating the pool perfectly, runs down itself after dark."
Review 2 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
Give it a Try,
Date:July 20, 2009
By Ricki
from Cape Girardeau, MO
from Cape Girardeau, MO
Pros: Lights up my 20x40 pool
Cons: I wish it could be more stationary rather than floating around
"I like this light. It is my second one. The first one did not last long, but that was my fault. I did not keep it charging at all times when not in use. You have to do that to extend the life. I like that it is not connected to electricity in the pool like an installed, which always made me uncomfortable.
What if the the installed somehow got broken? Alwalys feared electrocution. The Glowbuoy is the perfect solution. It lights my big pool well and stays lit for several hours.....longer than we swim. I don't have to worry about turning anything off either. Give it a try."
What if the the installed somehow got broken? Alwalys feared electrocution. The Glowbuoy is the perfect solution. It lights my big pool well and stays lit for several hours.....longer than we swim. I don't have to worry about turning anything off either. Give it a try."
Review 3 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
Could be better,
Date:July 19, 2009
By amadge
from Albion, MI
from Albion, MI
Pros: lights up whole pool
Cons: charge
"I bought this product this year, we have only used it once. It lights up the whole pool but doesn't hold a charge for very long. It was on for about an hour and after that would not turn on again until we charged it over night."
Review 4 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
Best Choice,
Date:July 9, 2008
By mad25dog
from Newburgh, Indiana
from Newburgh, Indiana
Pros: Sturdy construction and easy instructions for use
Cons: A little bit heavy for getting out of the pool
"Much easier and cheaper solution to breaking up the concrete in order to fix old lighting. I haven't had lighting in my inground pool for two years and really missed it. My underground (concrete) wiring to my existing pool light would require a lot of work, mess and expense to replace. The Glow Buoy is the best floating light I have found. It really throws a lot of light. My pool is 20' x 40' and it works very well. I just ordered another one for my daughter and son-in-law's pool."
Review 5 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
Glowboy Pool Light,
Date:July 6, 2008
By kaf13161
from Guilford, CT
from Guilford, CT
"We've been lighting our 18' round pool for 3 years now, and it's still going strong! We also use the Glow Boy to provide light while camping, on the beach at night, etc."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
Very Happy With Purchase,
Date:June 25, 2008
By MsNatalie
from Alabama
from Alabama
Pros: Low cost
"I recently had my pool redone and when I did, I did away with the pool light because of problems with leaks... when I purchased this light, I really wasn't expecting it to light my entire 20 x 40 pool..but it really does !! I'm very happy with my purchase and will recommend to others..."
Review 7 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
LIGHT UP!,
Date:November 17, 2007
By PALTY
from VENTURA,CA.
from VENTURA,CA.
Pros: GLOWBOUY REALLY LIGHTS UP AN AVERAGE SIZE POOL.EASY TO MANAGE.
Cons: N/A
"GREAT FOR MY POOL. COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO LIGHT UP POOL. PORTABILITY IS A PLUS-YOU CAN PLACE IN JACUZZI OR SPA AS WELL."
Review 8 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
IT works.,
Date:August 22, 2007
By MacPHX
Pros: Lights very well, for large and small pools.
Cons: Only a 4 hour life-span until it needs another charge.
"All I have to say is that this light really works. I was VERY skeptical on buying this and asked the sales rep about 1000 times "If this doesn't work, can I return it?" She said yes. SO... when I got it I was amazed it actually filled the whole pool with light. My neighbors can even see the light off the pool. This product really does work. I was debating getting a light installed in my pool, but now I don't have to spend the $1000 to get it installed...this light works just as well. If your EVEN debating this light...GET IT!!!!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
Glow Buoy,
Date:August 22, 2007
By Sandeye
Pros: Bright Light
Cons: See Review
"I used this item one time. The second time it was used it stopped working after a few minutes in the water."
Review 10 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
Low mood lighting for midnight,
Date:August 22, 2007
By Rhinobuck
Pros: Just enough light to be comfortable walking around
Cons: Should come with a cord so you can pull it in at the end of the night.
"We have a 18' X 36' inground pool. This generates enough light to be able to light the torche's and put this on to see and be able to visit
without the bright backyard."
without the bright backyard."
Review 11 for Glowbuoy Ultra-Light
Overall Rating:
great light for pool,
Date:May 18, 2007
By mattie
Pros: great light
"I have a 13x21x4 splash pool. It was a great
light. Lite the entire pool. Could also see the bottom. We loved it. Now we can go out and swim at night. Exactly what we were looking for."
light. Lite the entire pool. Could also see the bottom. We loved it. Now we can go out and swim at night. Exactly what we were looking for."
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.