Nigeria Pool Lighting Project: 100 Meters of Waterproof LED Strips? Hold On — Let Us Help You Choose the Right Solution
Project Starting Point: The Client’s Requirements
This client from Nigeria is a contractor specializing in swimming pool and interior renovation projects.
He reached out to us looking for an LED strip solution suitable for both pool areas and indoor spaces, with one clear requirement:
“I want Waterproof LED strip lightings for pools in 100-meter reels for easier installation.”
It sounded straightforward, but we knew that behind this request were multiple considerations — different environments, voltage options, waterproof ratings, and safety standards — all requiring precise evaluation.
Nigeria Swimming Pool & Interior Renovation Project
The Challenge: Not All LED Strips Are Meant to Go Underwater
After reviewing the client’s project, we identified a common misconception:100-meter reels are typically high-voltage LED strips,but swimming pools are high-risk wet environments that must use low-voltage waterproof strips.
We clearly informed the client that high-voltage LED strips are strictly prohibited in water or humid areas, as accidental submersion can lead to serious safety hazards.
Based on each installation zone, we suggested:
Poolside areas: IP67 low-voltage waterproof LED strips
Pool bottom or areas with long-term submersion: IP68 low-voltage waterproof LED strips
Indoor decoration: High-voltage 100-meter reels, paired with sufficient connectors for easier wiring and installation
Low-voltage Strip Lighting outdoor
High-voltage LED Strip
Key Details to Watch Out for When Using LED Strips Underwater
Many clients assume that choosing a high waterproof rating is enough — but that’s not the case.We reminded the customer that different underwater environments can significantly affect the lifespan and performance of LED strips:
Seawater: Salt content accelerates corrosion of metal components, requiring anti–salt mist materials and specialized encapsulation.
River water: Water depth and pressure vary greatly, so the strip must withstand long-term immersion pressure.
Swimming pools: Disinfectants (such as chlorine-based chemicals) can erode the colloid and sealing materials.
Therefore, even with an IP68 rating, we always re-evaluate based on the customer’s actual application scenario to ensure every LED strip can operate safely and reliably in its intended environment.
Our Solution: Professional Assessment + Clear Configuration
We asked the client to provide the construction drawings for both the pool and the indoor areas (as shown below), so we could determine the installation methods and power layout for each zone.
Based on the drawings, our engineering team developed a complete solution:
Clearly defining the LED strip models and waterproof ratings required for each area; Optimizing the power distribution layout; Preparing sufficient connectors for the 100-meter high-voltage strips to ensure smooth installation; With this, the client can carry out the installation easily while avoiding potential risks caused by improper product selection.
Our engineering team combined the client's construction drawings and actual usage scenarios, formulated a targeted LED strip solution, divided functional areas, configured matching waterproof products, and ensured construction safety and convenience.
Project Construction Drawings & Custom Solution
Results: Using Professional Expertise to Help the Client Avoid Risks
Client Satisfaction & Project Completion
“The client was very satisfied after receiving our technical proposal:
You explained everything so clearly — now we finally understand why our previous LED strips kept having problems.”
This collaboration not only helped him complete the project, but also enabled him to communicate more professionally with project owners when handling similar installations in the future.
From Assessment to Solution, Making the Project Safer
In engineering projects, choosing the right LED strip is far more important than choosing the most expensive one.At LW Lighting, we always follow the same principle — understand the environment first, then recommend the product.
If you’re selecting LED strip solutions for swimming pools, water features, or outdoor projects, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help you build a safe, reliable, and long-lasting system solution.
