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Pool and Spa Electrician Gold Coast
Pool light out, spa pump not starting, or the pool circuit tripping again? In Queensland, a licensed electrician must install and maintain pool wiring and electrical equipment. Our licensed electricians test the circuit, repair the fault or run new power for your spa, with a fixed price before work starts.
- QLD licence 1511406
- Fixed price before work starts
- Lifetime workmanship warranty
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Tingle in the pool or spa, or a light full of water?Get everyone out of the water. For a tingle, call Energex on 13 19 62. If anyone is hurt, call 000.
Call 0421 333 034What Clients Say About Knight Electrical Solutions
Do You Need an Electrician for Your Pool or Spa?
Yes, for anything wired. In Queensland, a licensed electrician must install and maintain pool wiring and electrical equipment.
Never use extension leads, cords or electrical appliances near the pool.
We test the fault or the supply first, then give you a fixed price before work starts.
Call Us Today
- Damaged cable to the pump
- Pool light cracked or full of water
- Trips again straight after reset
- Burning smell at the pump
- Scorched plug or power point
Book an Electrician
- Pool light out
- Spa pump won’t start
- New spa going in
- Moving the spa
- More outdoor power points
- Lights around the pool
Read why a pool light stops working or spa and pool pump electrical requirements.
Pool and Spa Electrical Work We Do
Most jobs start with a test of the circuit and the safety switch. That helps show whether it’s the equipment, the wiring or the supply.
Pool and Spa Lights
Lights out or tripping. We test the fitting, its supply and the wiring.
Spa Pumps Not Working
Pump won’t start, hums or trips. We test the supply and the connection.
New Spa Power
A circuit sized to what the spa draws, with safety switch protection.
Pool Circuits Tripping
We trace why the safety switch trips, rather than keep resetting it.
Why a safety switch keeps trippingExtra Outdoor Power
Weatherproof power points for the pool area, BBQ or outdoor kitchen.
Power point installationWhy Gold Coast Homeowners and Businesses Choose Knight Electrical Solutions
Price Quoted on Site
We inspect first. The quote is the number you pay.
Workmanship Warranty
If our work fails, we come back and fix it.
Emergency Call-Outs
Based in Palm Beach, so same-day is often possible.
Licensed and Insured
QLD Electrical Contractor Licence, fully insured.
Years’ Experience
Residential, commercial and industrial work.
Pay on Completion
Paid on site when the job’s done. No invoice to chase.
What Queensland Authorities Say About Pool Electrics
From Queensland’s Electrical Safety Office and WorkSafe Queensland.
Pool Wiring Needs a Licensed Electrician
A licensed electrician must install and maintain your pool wiring and electrical equipment. Regular maintenance should be done by one too.
Metal Near the Pool Is Bonded
The Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) require bonding of the pool’s reinforcing steel and conductive metal parts within arm’s reach (1.25 m) of the pool edge. Only a licensed electrician can install bonding conductors.
Safety Switches on Pool Equipment
The Electrical Safety Office says to consider safety switches on all circuits, including pool equipment. Test them every three months.
Safety switch installationCheck Underwater Lights
Check underwater lights regularly for cracked glass or faulty seals. Keep the waterproof covers on electrical equipment in place.
No Leads Near the Water
Never use extension leads, cords or electrical appliances near the pool. Keep plug-in lights where they can’t fall in.
A Tingle Is a Warning
Call Energex on 13 19 62 straight away. Don’t touch the switchboard, appliances or metal fixtures such as taps. Get medical advice even if you feel fine.
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. Felt a tingle somewhere else? Read what a tingle from a tap, shower or appliance means.
Byron Knight
Director, Knight Electrical Solutions
Byron has more than 20 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial and industrial electrical work, from family homes and rural properties to large-scale projects. That depth shows in how quickly and accurately he gets to the cause of a fault.
He has run his own electrical business before, so he knows what it takes to lead a job from the first call to a clean handover. He’s also trained in PLC and instrumentation and qualified in Level 1 thermal imaging, so complex jobs are well within his wheelhouse.
What drives him is quality: neat, safe work, straight advice and a finished job he’s proud to put the Knight name to. Do it once, do it right.
- QLD Electrical Contractor Licence 1511406
- 20+ years’ experience
- PLC and instrumentation
- Level 1 thermal imaging
How It Works
- Get in Touch
Tell us what the light, pump or spa is doing.
- On-Site Test
We test the circuit, safety switch and equipment supply.
- Fixed Price
One figure before work starts. No hourly rate.
- Repair or Install
Fault repaired, or new spa power run.
- Tested Before We Leave
The work is tested once it’s done.
- Pay on Completion
EFTPOS on site when you’re happy.
For larger jobs over $5,000 in materials that span multiple days, a deposit may be requested when the quote is accepted.
What Sets the Price of Pool and Spa Electrical Work
We test before we price. These are the things that move the number.
- Type of job. A light repair differs from a new spa supply.
- What the spa draws. Bigger spas need a bigger circuit, often hardwired.
- Distance to the board. Longer cable runs add time and materials.
- Switchboard space. No room for a new circuit may mean board work.
- Parts. Light fittings, seals, transformers or drivers for your setup.
- Safety switch. Homes without one may need it fitted first.
Strata and body corporate
Pools in Apartment and Townhouse Complexes
If the pool is common property, the body corporate must maintain it. We work with committees and managers on pool lights, pump power and outdoor circuits, with a fixed price before work starts.
Pool and Spa Electrician FAQ
Questions Gold Coast pool and spa owners ask us.
Do I need an electrician to install a spa?
Usually, for the electrical side. Running a new circuit or hardwiring a spa is electrical work for a licensed electrician. Many spas need their own circuit from the switchboard with safety switch protection, and a spa that draws more than a 15A power point can supply is usually hardwired. We check what your spa draws, the cable run and the switchboard, then give you a fixed price before work starts.
Why is my pool light not working?
Often it isn’t the globe. Water past a worn seal, corroded connections, a failed transformer or driver, or a tripped safety switch are common causes. Keep everyone out of the pool and don’t keep resetting the safety switch. The Electrical Safety Office says a licensed electrician must maintain pool wiring and equipment, so get one to test the fitting and its supply.
Why does my pool pump keep tripping the safety switch?
Often current is leaking to earth, from moisture in the motor, a worn connection or damaged cable. The safety switch is doing its job. Reset it once. If it trips again straight away, leave it off and call a licensed electrician. Don’t run the pump from an extension lead to get around it. We test the pump’s supply and trace the fault.
My spa pump won’t start. Is it electrical?
It can be. Check the switchboard for a tripped breaker or safety switch and reset it once. If it trips again, the pump hums but won’t turn, or there’s a burning smell, switch it off and call an electrician. We test the supply and the connection, and tell you whether it’s an electrical fault or a job for a spa or pump technician.
What should I do if I feel a tingle in the pool?
Get everyone out of the water and keep them out. The Electrical Safety Office says to call your distributor straight away, which on the Gold Coast is Energex on 13 19 62. Don’t touch the switchboard, pool equipment or metal fittings, and don’t switch the power off at the board. Get medical advice even if you feel fine. Call 000 if anyone is hurt.
Does a pool need equipotential bonding?
Generally, yes. WorkSafe Queensland says the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) set bonding requirements for the pool’s concrete reinforcing steel and conductive metal parts, such as metal fencing, within arm’s reach (1.25 m) of the pool edge. Only a licensed electrician can install bonding conductors. For a new pool, WorkSafe says the electrician should attend while the reinforcing is still exposed, before concrete is poured or sprayed.
How much does pool or spa electrical work cost?
It depends on the job, so we don’t price it over the phone. The main factors are what the spa or equipment draws, how far the cable runs from the switchboard, whether the board has room for a new circuit, and the parts a repair needs. We test on site, then give you one fixed price before work starts. You pay on completion by EFTPOS.
Can I replace a pool light myself?
No. The Electrical Safety Office says a licensed electrician must install and maintain pool wiring and electrical equipment. Many pool lights run at low voltage, but they still sit in water, so a poor seal or connection matters. The Electrical Safety Office also says to check underwater lights regularly for cracked glass or defective seals. We test the fitting, its supply and the wiring, then quote a fixed price.
Our Service Area
Our electricians cover the whole Gold Coast and Tweed Heads.
- Gold Coast
- Ashmore
- Austinville
- Benowa
- Biggera Waters
- Bilinga
- Bonogin
- Broadbeach
- Bundall
- Burleigh Heads
- Burleigh Waters
- Carrara
- Coolangatta
- Coombabah
- Currumbin
- Currumbin Waters
- Elanora
- Helensvale
- Highland Park
- Hollywell
- Hope Island
- Kirra
- Labrador
- Main Beach
- Mermaid Beach
- Mermaid Waters
- Merrimac
- Miami
- Molendinar
- Mudgeeraba
- Nerang
- Nobby Beach
- Palm Beach
- Paradise Point
- Reedy Creek
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Southport
- Surfers Paradise
- Tallai
- Tallebudgera
- Tugun
- Tweed Heads
- Varsity Lakes
- Worongary
Get Your Pool or Spa Electrics Checked
We’ll test the circuit, tell you what we find, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
0421 333 034
If anyone is in danger, has had an electric shock, or you can see fire, sparks or fallen powerlines, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Don’t touch anyone who may be in contact with live electricity.
Important disclaimer
The information on this page is general and is not advice for your property. Summaries of Queensland law and standards are drawn from the official sources linked on this page, and may change; the official sources prevail. Regulations, Australian Standards and safety requirements change, and errors can occur, so have a licensed electrician assess your situation in person before acting on anything here. Electrical work in Queensland must only be done by a licensed electrician. If you think something here is wrong or out of date, call 0421 333 034 or email byron@knightes.au and we’ll review it. To the extent permitted by law, Knight Electrical Solutions accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from reliance on this information.