CMP Brilliant Wonders 1.5" LED Light Discontinued? Here Is Your Drop-In Replacement

If you have been searching for a CMP Brilliant Wonders 1.5" LED pool light and keep hitting sold out pages, backorder notices, and empty distributor shelves, you are far from alone. Many customers report that the Brilliant Wonders 1.5" nicheless light is no longer available through normal channels. The good news: you do not need to re-plumb your pool or abandon your existing 1.5" fitting. Our drop-in 1.5" nicheless LED replacement threads directly into the same fitting and installs exactly like the original.

Is the CMP Brilliant Wonders 1.5" Light Discontinued?

Pool owners and installers across the country have been telling us the same story. They go to reorder the CMP Brilliant Wonders 1.5" nicheless light, part numbers like 25503-560-050 or 25503-520-100, and their supplier says it is no longer available. Many customers report the light has been discontinued by CMP, and remaining stock has largely dried up.

That leaves thousands of pools and spas with a working 1.5" nicheless fitting in the wall and no matching light to put in it. If that is your situation, this replacement was built for you.

A True Drop-In Replacement, No Faceplate Required

Our sealed 1.5" nicheless replacement threads directly into the existing fitting.

Here is the part that surprises people: our light does not use a faceplate at all. Instead of clipping to a trim plate, the light body is threaded for the standard 1.5" female nicheless fitting used on Jandy WaterColors, Jandy HydroCool, and CMP Brilliant Wonders installations. You remove the old light, thread the new one into the same fitting with the included installation tool and gasket, and you are done.

Because it runs on 12VAC like the original, it works with your existing transformer and wiring. No pool drain is required for installation, and no niche modification is needed. For customers whose original light is dead and unbuyable, this is a perfect match: same fitting, same voltage, same installation method, with a cleaner look at the wall since there is no faceplate to yellow, crack, or collect scale over time.

Three Styles: Pentair, Jandy, and Hayward Color Sequences

RGBW color changing output with sequences matched to your automation brand.

The original Brilliant Wonders line was sold in different versions to match different automation systems. We offer the same flexibility. Choose your style at checkout:

P-Style follows the Pentair IntelliBrite color sequence, so the light responds correctly to Pentair automation color commands.
J-Style follows the Jandy WaterColors sequence and syncs with Aqualink RS, the Aqualink TCX conversion kit, and the Jandy WaterColors controller.
H-Style follows the Hayward ColorLogic sequence for Hayward automation systems.

Running a simple on/off switch instead of automation? No problem. Rapidly cycling the switch steps through the color modes using the familiar color pattern.

Cable Lengths: 50, 100, and 150 Feet

Cable length is where a lot of replacement lights fall short. We build each light to order with your specified cable length attached: 50 ft, 100 ft, or 150 ft. That covers everything from a spa spillway a few feet from the equipment pad to a large pool with a long conduit run. The cable uses a thin, chemical resistant jacket that pulls smoothly through tight conduit, which your installer will appreciate on those 100 ft plus runs.

Built More Durable Than the Original

The fully resin filled housing eliminates the air pockets that lead to cracking.

A common complaint we hear about the original light: the housing has been known to crack over time, letting water reach the electronics and killing the light. Hollow bodied lights tend to fail this way because trapped air constantly expands and contracts with temperature swings, flexing the plastic until micro cracks form.

We engineered our replacement specifically to avoid that failure mode. The housing uses updated, more durable plastics and is completely resin filled, creating a permanent watertight bond with no air pockets and no flexing. Rated IP68, it is built to survive constant submersion and harsh pool chemistry.

The rest of the design is upgraded to match. High output CREE LED chips deliver up to 600 lumens with selectable 6W or 12W output, brighter than the original 11W light. Liquid heat transfer cooling keeps the LEDs running cool for sustained brightness and long life, and a soft glow diffuser lens spreads the light evenly across the pool surface with no hot spots and no glare in your guests' eyes.

Compatible CMP Brilliant Wonders Part Numbers

Our drop-in replacement covers the full 25503 series across all cord lengths and brand suffixes. If your old light matches any of these part numbers, this light fits:

It also serves as a compatible alternative for Jandy 1.5" nicheless lights in the JLU4C and JLUW families, including JLU4C9W50, JLU4C12W100, JLU4C20W150, JLUW9W100, and similar part numbers. If your light face has 8 half moon notches around the rim, it uses this fitting. Uncertain? Text a photo of your light to 239-350-3110 and we will confirm compatibility.

Specifications at a Glance

Warranty and Pricing

Because we sell factory direct with no distributor or dealer markups, the replacement is $179, roughly a third of what the brand name version cost through the dealer chain. Free US shipping is included. Lights are made to order, so plan on 7 to 15 business days for shipping.