Martin Aquatic Announces Launch of Powerful Commercial Pool Light Series, the Blue Mar Nova™

Concurrently with the announcement of Martin Aquatic’s largest project to date that uses its technology for powering multi-acre bodies of water, Blue Mar Basins, the company announced its latest innovation: the submersible light series, Blue Mar Nova. Designed to illuminate large underwater environments, the Blue Mar Nova has been tested to outperform some of brightest lights in the industry. These lights are currently installed in the largest freshwater lagoons in the Caribbean, at Carnival Cruise Line’s new private destination, Celebration Key.

The Blue Mar Nova series comprises two individual lights: the single-color Blue Mar Nova Bright White and the full color Blue Mar SuperNova RGBAW. Both feature the same durable stainless-steel construction, an output power of 96 watts, and a light face composed of 100 latest generation Cree high power LEDs. As well, the lights are manufactured in the United States, delivering the highest fabrication standards with UL 676 Certification for Pool and Spa applications. The key differences between the two come from their distinct brightness and color capabilities.

The Blue Mar Nova Bright White light offers a lumen output of 9,841 lm, which has an equivalent visible light output of a 1,560 watt incandescent light. That translates to a brilliantly lit environment that can illuminate pools spanning hundreds of feet. When it comes to designing a new pool, engineers who opt for a Blue Mar Nova instead of the standard specified underwater light can use less lights while maintaining the same level of illumination, making for a more efficient layout in traditional swimming pools. Backed by lighting design software, during the design phase each project can be rendered showing the ideal lighting distribution to ensure code-compliant underwater lighting.

For the Blue Mar SuperNova RGBAW, its extensive range of colors is matched by its ease of functionality. The deepest hues are available at the push of a button and fully controllable with built in DMX/RDM functionality without the need of external drivers. Owners wishing to provide ambient colored lighting can create themed environments to match any holiday or special event, with the Blue Mar SuperNova’s color-changing capabilities.

“Martin Aquatic’s background in the themed entertainment industry was another factor that pushed us to develop these capabilities within the Blue Mar SuperNova,” said Diego Cordova, technical director at Martin Aquatic. “Having the built-in controls that integrate with other special effect controls can make any underwater environment an extension of nighttime shows or productions—whether the lights are installed in a body of water next to a stage, supplementing a show fountain, or adjacent to a themed attraction.”

Both lights feature built in louvers which help focus and contain its output within the body of water. This reduces nuisance lighting outside of the pool that can contribute to light pollution. In addition, the Blue Mar SuperNova RGBAW is designed to help coastal property owners with pools or basins that are located in sea turtle nesting areas. Changing the lights’ color setting to Red or Amber will prevent hatchlings from being disoriented by white lights.

The launch of the Blue Mar Nova light series follows Martin Aquatic’s launch of the Blue Mar Basins system, with its own filtration technology and custom controls modules. Together, this equipment for aquatic environments is being designed and marketed under the company’s Blue Mar Products™ brand, a new offering of Blue Mar Basins, LLC.

These lights are available for any designer to take advantage of, and their size and powerful lumen output make them an ideal fit for properties looking to renovate their existing aquatic features by adding a new dynamic element.