How to Light Up Pool Cages and Screen Enclosures the Right Way
Lighting your pool cage or screen enclosure can completely transform the atmosphere — making it more usable, welcoming, and visually striking at night. But there’s a right way to do it, especially in Florida where electrical code prohibits fixtures directly above water.
Here’s how Ecotek designs safe, low-voltage, code-compliant lighting for pool enclosures — with clean installations, permanent fixtures, and no visible wiring.
What the Code Says About Pool Cage Lighting
According to Florida building and electrical code:
No lighting fixture can be installed directly above the water inside a pool cage.
Fixtures near water must be low-voltage and safely isolated from direct splash or submersion.
All transformers must be properly grounded and kept outside the pool zone.
So that means: no hanging pendants, string lights, or flood lights over the pool itself — at least not legally or safely.
Our Preferred Fixture Types for Pool Enclosures
We’ve tested dozens of methods over the years — here’s what works best:
Up/Down Sconces on the Cage Frame
Mounted on the vertical aluminum supports, these clean-lined sconces shine light both up and down the enclosure walls, creating a wash effect that makes the space feel bigger and more elegant.
Installed around the perimeter of the cage
Hard-mounted to structural supports with concealed wiring
Fully sealed, low-voltage, and permanent — no cheesy clamp-on solutions
Low Accent Lights (Deck Light Style)
Mounted around 30" above the pool deck, these discreet fixtures throw a soft glow outward and downward. We often install them in rhythm along vertical cage supports to create gentle ground-level ambiance — perfect for nighttime swims or backyard entertaining.
Great along seating walls, walkways, and screen entry points
No glare — just soft, ambient light where it matters
Wiring It Cleanly
We route wiring through the enclosure frame or hidden channels wherever possible, keeping everything clean and low profile.
In some cases, minimal conduit is used — but it’s always kept tidy and discreet. No messy wire clips. No exposed runs across your cage.
Fixtures connect to a low-voltage transformer, typically mounted out of sight near the pool equipment pad, with options for manual timers or smart controls.
Our systems are:
Permanent
Serviceable
Designed to blend in by day and glow beautifully at night
Our Recommendation for Pool Cage Lighting
Whether you're building a brand-new enclosure or upgrading an older one, the ideal time to install integrated lighting is during construction or re-screening — but we also retrofit existing cages all the time.
At Ecotek, we design custom systems that deliver:
Subtle accent lighting
Full perimeter wash
Zoned RGBW color control
Our installations are:
Clean and wire-free in appearance
Permanent and low maintenance
Tailored to your goals and enclosure type
We’ve lit screened pool enclosures across Clermont, Windermere, Winter Garden, and other Central Florida neighborhoods — always with a crisp finish and zero surprises.
Want to Light Up Your Pool Cage?
We design permanent lighting for screen enclosures and pool cages across Central Florida — with clean installs, no visible wiring, and zero compromise on safety or appearance. Fill out the form below to schedule a free consultation.