Pentair 78210600 Large Stainless Steel Niche – 1" Rear Hub
The Pentair 78210600 is a heavy-duty stainless steel underwater light niche designed for concrete or gunite pool installations. With a 1-inch rear hub, this niche provides a secure, corrosion-resistant housing for pool light fixtures while offering internal and external bonding lugs for reliable grounding.
Key Features
- Stainless steel housing for long-term durability and corrosion resistance.
- 1" rear conduit hub for flexible wiring and installation options.
- Brass fittings plus internal and external grounding lugs—suitable for metal or PVC conduit systems.
- Large format niche engineered for high-performance light fixtures in concrete or gunite pool walls.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 78210600
- Application: Large size light niche for in-ground concrete/gunite pools.
- Rear Hub Size: 1 inch
- Housing Material: Stainless steel with brass fittings
- Grounding: Internal and external bonding lugs included
Installation & Compatibility Notes
This niche is installed during the shell build or major renovation of a concrete/gunite pool. Ensure the shell opening aligns with the niche flange and that the rear hub is positioned properly for conduit entry. After mounting, wiring is routed through the 1-inch rear hub, secured with appropriate conduit connectors, and bonded per local electrical code. Once the fixture is installed, verify the seal ring and face ring are properly seated and that water infiltration is prevented.
Maintenance Tips
- Check for corrosion or pitting around the niche interior at each season—replace if integrity is compromised.
- Verify that the bonding lugs remain tight and are properly connected to grounding conductors.
- Clean debris or calcium buildup around the niche flange and gasket area during maintenance to maintain proper sealing.
Why Choose This Niche?
Choosing the Pentair 78210600 niche ensures a reliable and professional installation foundation for high-performance pool lighting. Its durable materials, flexible wiring hub, and grounding features make it an excellent choice for technicians, builders and pool owners seeking long-term equipment investment and performance.
Hours Of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Phoenix Time
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
- Orders costing more than $300 WILL be required to have signature confirmation upon delivery.
- Handling time is typically only 1 day.
- Any item ordered after 1pm Phoenix time, may not ship same-day.
- Call us if you require expedited shipping and we can give you quotes based on your needs.
Return Policy:
- All products, except as noted below, are eligible for return up to 30 days after receipt of item.
- For returns, an RMA form must be filled out HERE or customers can call for additional help.
- Shipping costs will be deducted from all returned items.
- Any item that is missing accessories, original packaging, or is not returned in the same condition that it was received in, may be subject to a re-stocking fee up to 100% based on the condition we receive it in.
- Items broken, damaged, or inoperable due to installer error will not be refunded.
- Fill out the return form or give us a call to obtain an RMA and return shipping label.
- There are no returns on the Pentair Colorsync 618031
- No returns on pool cleaners.
- No returns on opened seals and o-rings.
- No returns on capacitors.
- If a light is returned because it "doesn't work" and it tests fine, the cost to ship and a re-stocking fee will be deducted from the refund.
- All products denied upon arrival at customers house WILL be charged the cost to ship.
- Visa Gift Card Promotions: Gift cards are sent within 14 days of the order. When accepting the Visa Gift card, you agree that if your order is returned or refunded, this amount will be deducted from the refunded amount. All Visa Gift cards are sent via email in an E-Gift Card format and are non refundable.
