Fixtures for baths : selection and installation

Construction bath at the site is very useful exercise, which is to approach responsibly, paying attention to every detail.One such detail is the choice of lighting.Bath - a rather specific structure with an increased level of humidity, and extreme temperature changes, and because not every bulb can withstand such conditions.In this article, we'll show you how to choose the lamp for sauna and bath in a store or make such hands.

Safety first

Looking forlamp for the bath, you need to clearly understand that he will not only provide a source of light, but to create the special atmosphere of relaxation and tranquility.In addition to these beneficial qualities of light must have a high degree of resistance to external factors - high temperature and humidity.For the hall bath is quite amiss conventional devices, but in the steam room is required to install heat-resistant fixtures for the bath.As for brightness, it is too cold, and bright light will not allow to relax, and a dim light will turn a little uncomfortable in the hot steam room closet.Ideally suited warm light with a yellowish tint.Such light will accentuate the natural beauty of wood trim and furniture, as well as create a feeling of comfort.

For your own safety during bath procedures need to choose lamps with special design, which protects the electrical parts from moisture.The first sign of such a safety device - Stainless steel ceiling.With the aesthetics of such products, many are willing to bet, however in terms of security, they are ideal.If you are not willing to put up with the cold brilliance of the ceiling, use a decorative wooden lattice.

What characteristics should have the fixtures for the bath:

• temperature resistance;
• moisture;
• good quality insulation;
• enough power to light;
• aesthetics.

In most cases, the lighting makes the ceiling or on the ceiling.As you know, the hot air rushes up, so the ceiling steam temperature is much higher than at the bottom, a hundred should be taken into account when choosing a lamp.

Classification fixtures

As you know, in the baths and saunas can be installed far from any fixtures.In addition to the usual incandescent lamps today are suitable for this purpose, and other, more modern products.

Which lamps can be installed in the bath:

1. Light bulbs - if you decide to use this option do not select a powerful light bulb 60 W, otherwise they will be heated enclosure.Courtesy should be completely sealed with a translucent or frosted glass, giving diffused light.If the light seems too bright, cover the instrument with wooden bars.
2. Halogen lamps - one of the most popular devices for the illumination of baths and saunas.Halogen lamps with built-reflectors can be installed even in the steam rooms.They are characterized by low capacity of 20-35 W, resistant to high temperature, not afraid of moisture, steam and do not burn if accidentally touched.In addition, the spectrum of radiation close to the most natural range, perceived by the human eye.In this regard, it is most successful when compared with any other types of lamps.Another important advantage - absolutely safe voltage supply, which is not afraid of no water or extreme heat.
3. LED lamps - similar products, as opposed to halogen lamps, the heat does not like, but the light emits very bright.That is why they always have to the floor - in the floor or in the lower end parts of the furniture.Fixtures encouraging a wide color palette, efficiency and effectiveness - only a few light bulbs can light up a fairly large area.
4. Fiber - with fiber optic lighting fixtures for the bath, you can create a stylish and colorful interior design, but pay for it will have more fun than any of the above types of lamps.Apart from the light fixtures you need tips, filters and lenses.The light will pass through the sidewalls and the end portion, thereby creating a selected visual effect (wave, rainbow, fire).Fiber optic lights for the bath water proof, so they can be installed not only in the bath, but even at the bottom of the pool.As for the heat resistance, they are able to withstand heat up to + 300C.Experts consider them the safest devices for baths and saunas, as fiber carries no electricity, and light waves.
   
5. Luminescent - the main reason for the popularity of these lamps is the ability to adjust the brightness of the dimmer light.Fluorescent bulbs can easily withstand high temperatures, but it is not adapted to work in the cold.In the case of baths and saunas it is forbidden to mount lighting with electromagnetic ballasts.

Important: In the baths strictly forbidden to install network lamps and fluorescent lamps with a mercury filling.

Wiring

When you picked up the lighting for your bath, you need to think how and where to install it.Traditional bath consists of an entrance hall, steam room and shower, and for each of these rooms has its own lighting installation requirements.

In the case of a steam bath in any case should not have lights next to the stove, even if you have chosen the most heat-resistant variant.It is best to set the lamp on the opposite furnace wall, beneath the floor or ceiling.If the installation is on the ceiling, you should make sure that it is impossible for the lamp was accidentally hit his head.

The most common lamps placed in the corners, as it is safe and relatively untapped area.Another good spot - the intersection of the walls and ceiling.For LED strips are usually prepared angular screen that is attached to the heat-resistant base.

Tip: If you are building a Finnish sauna, choose a ceramic devices - they are the most durable.For classic bath can use any heat-resistant lamp with a base made of stainless steel, aluminum or heat-resistant plastic (they can withstand high temperatures and do not rust).

As for the shower or sink, and there the atmosphere is not as hot as in the steam room, but the humidity level is still high.Therefore, special fixtures for wet rooms (bathroom, swimming pool) should be selected for this room.

There is a classification of zones shower room, are several classes of protection fixtures:

1. The first zone is located in close proximity to the water, so the lamps there should be as watertight (protection class 5 at 12V power).
2. second zone is located in the 50-60 cm from the source of water and lighting for it must have 4 or 5 protection class.
3. third zone is almost dry and inaccessible to water jets and sprays, so suitable fixtures with low protection class for it (1-3).

The rest of the rooms bath, even those where there is no moisture, also recommended to install lighting at least a minimum degree of protection against water.

So, from the above information we can conclude that in the steam room must be reliable and safe lamp giving diffused warm light.It is best suited for this purpose, fiber optic or LED lighting for baths.The shower lighting should be brighter, but not blinding, or going to the steam room, the body will get relaxation after stress.The recreation room is best to put a few lamps with different brightness and send them in different directions - to the table area where you can drink tea, on the entrance to the chair to comfortably read, etc.

lamp with his hands

on the wound, in stores and on the Internet can be found, perhaps, anything, including the right light in the bath.But more often it happens that the permissible price range there is nothing interesting, but the most appealing thing is unreasonably expensive.If this is just your case, or you just love to make beautiful and useful things, offer to collect light in the bath with his hands.

What are the tools and materials needed for the work:

1. Wooden boards - should be fine material remaining after the sauna interior decoration.Even better, because the light will not stand out from the general style.
2. Glass - it comes from a heat-resistant glass or heat-resistant plastic.
3. Plywood - only water-resistant plywood will fit for the job.
4. heat-resistant polyethylene film (PET), a temperature range which is at least 120 ° C.
5. LEDs - we chose this option because it is best suited for a bath, and not as expensive as fiber optic lights.
6. Electrical Getinaks.
7. Aluminium scotch.
8. mounting adhesive.

to cut wood elements hacksaw prepare for glass - glass cutter, also need fasteners (screws).

made of wood fixtures for the bath:

1. Draw templates lamp parts.
   
2. From template cut piece of hardboard.
   
3. Place the receipt of the item to the corner in which the lamp will be located.
   
4. Of the remaining planks from interior trim make the item 900h140h20 mm.It is preferable to use lime or other hardwoods.From softwood refuse - in the bath it is not the place, because when heated these boards become sticky with resin.
   
5. Using the same template raschertite frame member.
   
6. Saw parts.
   
7. Prepare vertical elements of wood: 4 pcs - 750h35h15 mm, the same 750h45h15 mm and 8 pieces - 750h40h15 mm.In the last 4 rails size 550h50h20 need to make a groove for the glass.
   
8. Round the edge strips so that they looked more carefully and do not cause traumatic situations.
   
9. Connect the main elements with strips 550h50h20 mm, reinforcing the connection assembly glue and screws.
   
10. glass to hold fast, stick resistant strips.
    
11. So should look like the finished frame.
    
12. Cut the right size glass, slightly rounded edges emery stone or sander.
    
13. Wrap glass PET film.
    
14. Saw rack, try to the future of the lamp, grease glue and screw the screws.
    
15. Attach rail 750h45h15 mm, make pencil markings in the points of the future fasteners.Two such strips are fixed glass.The external vertical elements must be screwed with screws from the back side to keep the aesthetics of the luminaire, and not accidentally burned.
    
16. With the help of a computer program or on plain paper markings do so to the point located at 3 cm from each other.
    
17. Cut a piece of Micarta and stick to it marked-paper.
    
18. At each point, drill a hole equal to the diameter of the LED (5 mm).
    
19. paper Rinse with warm water.
    
20. Set to drill large diameter drill bit and make the hole in each recess prosverlivaya not until the end.So the lamp will give more directional light.
    
21. Cover the holes aluminum tape - it will act as a reflector.He also wrap the rack, which will be attached glass.
    
22. On the back side of the panel LEDs glue.
    
23. received a total of 80 LEDs.Solder them consistently for 4 pieces, came to 20 circuits.Put them together in a common parallel chain of 12 V. For the power unit can be taken from a point halogen lamp, and put it better outside the steam room to protect from getting wet.
    
24. Attach to the frame rails and all panel with LEDs.
    
25. The result should be that's such a lamp.It remains to hang it on the seat and plug.
    

When choosing a lamp for a bath should be guided not only aesthetic factors, but take into account the performance of the equipment.Agree, would be a shame, if you buy a beautiful road lamp, and after the first bath protopki it burns.Hopefully this article will help you avoid making similar mistakes.

Fixtures for baths and saunas: photo