Abstract: A high speed electric motor for use in a variety of applications. The electric motor an electric motor including a motor housing or stator, a rotor having a commutator and brushes for contacting the commutator at a predefined area known as the contact area. Additionally, the motor includes a forced air cooling assembly. The forced air cooling assembly includes a centrifugal fan for creating air flow, a manifold for accelerating the air flow. The manifold having exit ports and the exit ports being positioned directly over the contact area for directing the accelerated air flow at the contact area and the motor housing having at least one opening aligned with the contact area and at least a second opening defining an exit vent. Additionally, a method of cooling the motor in accordance with the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pool light assembly having structure for providing cooling to pools having illumination elements. The light assembly includes a sub-assembly having one or more light elements, preferably high output LED elements. Additionally, the light assembly has a water channel. The LED sub-assembly is located proximate the water channel. In the several embodiments shown, the structure of a typical light assembly has been modified such that the distance between the LED sub-assembly and the water channel is minimized.