Pentair Large Stainless Steel Niches for Vinyl and Fiberglass/Liner | 78232500
Pentair
SKU: 78232500
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.
Questions about returns? View our return policy.
Hours Of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Phoenix Time
Saturday: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
- We do not ship on Saturday or Sunday.
- Orders totaling more than $300 will require signature confirmation upon delivery.
- We process and prepare orders for shipment within 1 business day. Please note that many other pool supply retailers require 3–5 days of handling time before shipping.
- Orders placed after 1:00 pm Phoenix Time may not be eligible for same-day shipment.
- Expedited shipping options are available at checkout.
Return Policy:
- Products that are received damaged will receive a refund in store credit.
- Most products are eligible for return within 30 days of receipt, except where noted below.
- To initiate a return, please complete an RMA form prior to sending your item back.
- Original shipping costs are non-refundable and will be deducted from the return credit.
- Items returned missing accessories or original packaging, or that are not in the same condition as received, may be subject to a restocking fee of up to 100% depending on the condition of the item upon return.
- Some returns will be charged an automatic 15% restocking fee.
- We are unable to issue refunds for items that have been damaged or rendered inoperable due to installer error.
- Please complete the return form to receive your RMA number and return shipping label.
- Chemical products are not eligible for return under any circumstances.
- The Pentair Colorsync 618031 is not eligible for return.
- Pool cleaners are not eligible for return.
- Opened seals and o-rings are not eligible for return.
- Capacitors are not eligible for return.
- Plastic popup tools are not eligible for return.
- Automation components and circuit boards are not eligible for return.
- If a light is returned due to a reported malfunction and is found to be fully operational upon testing, return shipping costs and a restocking fee will be deducted from the refund.
- Orders refused at the time of delivery will be subject to the original shipping costs being deducted from the refund.
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