Spotlights for plasterboard ceilings

Spotlights for plasterboard ceilings are of different types and different designs.They carefully looked at the ceiling plane and give the maximum number of white or colored light, which can be directed to a specific area of ​​the room.Thus, by means of their room can be partitioned into zones not only by the light intensity, but also in color.

Spotlights installed in the suspended ceiling system, made not only of the drywall, but also in the mineral fiber plate, for example, structures such as a system of "Armstrong".

Wiring harness for spotlights hidden behind a suspended ceiling design, so do not have to perform the laborious task of cutting grooves device for drowning them in a cable for it.In addition, the technical part of the device will also be hidden in the ceiling void or in the ceiling of, and will be only the visible part of the decorative lamp, so they will look aesthetically pleasing and tidy.

To select one kind of point lighting devices for different premises, to draw up a project to install them, you need to understand their characteristics and classification.

types spotlights

point devices are classified according to several criteria - it is kind of lamps, power supply, design, installation method and purpose for your particular room.

These differences are important to know, because some of them will help save electricity, others - to comply with certain security requirements in the operation of the instrument, while others will contribute to the harmonization of the design space.

luminaire design

If construction spotlights viewed from different points of view, they can be divided into:

- on recessed and overhead;

- to rotary (cardan) and swivel;

- on single and cardan (block);

In addition, there is a division of the type used by the lighting elements (lamps), voltage, as well as by the level of water- and dustproof.

• recessed and overhead models

design like lighting, primarily distinguished by the way they are installed.They are divided according to this criterion overhead and recessed.

- Embedded variants differ in that their entire technical part is located in the ceiling void, and a decorative frame and the entrance to the chuck for screwing or install light bulbs - the outside of the suspension system.

- Overhead lights are fixed directly on a plaster surface, and their installation is significantly different from the built-in option.Installation of such models sometimes has more in common with the installation of a conventional chandelier as lamp holder is in the enclosure via the outside of the ceiling design.

Know how to hang a chandelier?

Suspension and connection of the luminaire has a number of nuances. How to hang a chandelier , taking into account the features of the model - read the special publication of our portal.

• swivel and fixed model

- Fixed luminaires rigidly fixed in one position and cover a specific area.Their light will not be able to redirect to a different area of ​​the room.

- Rotary (also called cardan) models are distinguished by the fact that the cartridge in their design is embedded in a special additional hinge arrangement, for example, two rings on the axle shaft.It can be rotated and set at different angles with the lamp screwed into it.Such models allow to direct the light in the desired direction to illuminate separate areas of the room.

turning units can be equipped with a built-in, as well as the types of overhead spotlights.

to the same type of fixtures are fixed on the rod, the so-called spots.for a lamp holder is located in an enclosure that has a swivel hinge mechanism.The housing is mounted on the stem, with which the rod is attached to or decorative panel.

• Single and modular luminaires

Spotlights can be single or assembled in blocks of several units.

- Single luminaires are equipped with one cartridge, respectively, have a single light bulb.

- Modular Lighting Instruments is a structure consisting of several lamps that are built in one body, which is a conduit or a form, or a special post.

Depending on the design of modular lamps, they can also be rotating and unturning, embedded or overlaid.

Any design of such models more massive, but considerably easier to use, because installing one unit with multiple rotary lamps, their light can be directed to different areas of the room.

types of lamps for lighting elements

The spotlights can be designed to use a variety of lighting elements - it must necessarily be indicated in the instructions to the lighting device.So, in these fixtures can be installed:

- incandescent

- LED lamps;

- halogen lamps;

- mercury (fluorescent) energy-saving lamps.

Lighting, equipped with one or other elements, spend different amounts of power and can vary widely in price.

• Conventional incandescent bulbs are now already quite rarely used in spotlights, because they are uneconomical to operate.

luminaires, equipped with incandescent lamps are considered "classical" devices because they do not require special equipment - will be enough to reach the wiring quality.

Also wasteful incandescent light bulbs themselves, in lamps, designed to operate with them, a few significant drawbacks:

Firstly - it is their height, which varies from 86 to 110 mm.This option must necessarily take into account, as the ceiling will be much lower because the suspension structure have to be lowered to the height of the cartridge, adding another, and about 15 ÷ 20 mm stock.

Secondly, marked "minus" of such a lamp can call it a strong heat, especially if high power lamp is placed in a cartridge.Plastic components of the lighting device can not withstand high temperatures and gradually start to melt under their influence.

only advantage of incandescent lamps is their reasonable price, however, should take into account the fact that their life is usually not very large.

• Halogen lamps are used to produce a powerful light flux scattered by the special glass bubble.However, installing these bulbs in lighting fixtures, be aware that they do not contribute to energy saving.The price of them is slightly lower than the LED bulbs, but they last for a shorter period.

The most common halogen lamps have a plug socket, so if you plan to use it them, it is necessary to choose lamps with the corresponding slot in the cartridge.

Height halogen lamps comfortable enough to build them into a plasterboard structure, which will need to omit from the ceiling surface of only 50 ÷ 70 mm.Since some halogen lamps operate on a voltage of 12 V, you have to buy a transformer to the entire installed system.In addition, for any "galogenok" a very important condition for their long-term operation is the starter - bulb goes at full capacity immediately, but within a few seconds.This device is often combined with a step-down transformer.

Halogen lamps create a strong light output that exceeds the coverage of conventional or LED lamps.Lamps of this type allow you to apply for adjustment of light intensity of a special dimmer.The luminous flux of fluorescent lamps has its own shades - warm and cold.

Given all the positive qualities of this type of lamps, they can be called the most popular among all the existing lighting elements used in spotlights.

• Energy mercury lamps, which are often referred to as fluorescent, saving energy effectively, but they have several drawbacks.

- First of all, is that they adversely affect the eyesight, can cause rapid eye fatigue.

- These bulbs require special disposal because they contain harmful to the human body substances, in particular - very toxic mercury

- Another disadvantage of this type of lamps can be called their height, which is almost the same as that of the conventional standard incandescent lamps.

Intensity of these devices will be higher if they are installed in the overhead lights.Well, if they screw in the built-in models, which are recessed in the plasterboard structures, then there is a significant weakening of the luminous flux, even though the ceiling reflecting surface.

word for spotlights they can hardly be called a good option.

• LED lamps are expensive, but they are justified by the fact that during their operation using minimum power, and it helps to save considerably on its payment.In addition, high-quality LED devices are used for much longer than any other lighting elements.

LED can have different light output, as well as cold or warm light.Lamps having a cold color, usually used for installation in office buildings, because they increase efficiency.Elements of the same, giving a warm lighting, promote rest and relaxation, creating a comfort, so they are recommended to use in the living room.

If you decide to install spotlights with LED lamps it is possible to use a special regulating the brightness of the instrument lighting - dimmer.It will create the right atmosphere in the room with the light intensity, scattering or "sealing" of his.

Some types of these luminaires are equipped with a special canopy that can create a variety of shadow on the ceiling or color drawings.This effect can be used to design specific interior style.

LED lamps are made with different pinout - under normal threaded cartridge (threaded Edison 14 or 27 mm) and with a plug-in connection, characteristic "galogenok".In addition, spotlights can have specific ammo under plinths GX70 and GX53 LED-type lamps.A sample is shown below.

Based on the foregoing, it can be argued that the best option for installation in the spotlights today are LED lamps.The price for them is high, however, they are safe, durable and economical, and easily justify your purchase.

Differences spotlights voltage

Usually there are two main types of spotlights:

- devices designed for 220 V AC;

- lamps, designed for 12 V;

You can find models with LED lamps require 3 V DC.

This parameter is specified on the packaging of both the luminaire and lamps for it.

voltage applied to the lamp, will depend on its type, so you need to be defined in advance with lighting elements, as the connection point and charting instrument has its own characteristics.

If necessary, reduce stress, it will be necessary to use a transformer.Operation of certain varieties of LED lamps require installation of additional devices - so-called driver.

If installed in luminaires lamp types will be decided to change to the other, with a different design, working principle and the power supply, it will probably have to make changes to the wiring diagram of the circuit.

level of security fixtures

Spotlights can be open or closed - this parameter depends on the place of installation.

open design luminaires suitable only for areas with normal humidity, but they can not be installed in bathrooms, and even more so - in the bath rooms.In such devices the lamp canopy is not closed, so the moisture can significantly shorten the life of the prior, or even cause a serious accident.To open and include the majority of fixtures with rotary mechanisms - they also tend not to be used in rooms with high humidity.

for bathrooms, swimming pools and bathing facilities need to purchase a special waterproof fixtures.

To lights were on for a long time did not represent any danger, they must be protected not only against moisture, but also from dust.Typically, the degree of protection indicated on the Priore and always - in its technical documentation.This is - an index IP with two digits after.

first indicator tells about the degree of protection against penetration of solids dust:

- 0 × - is the complete lack of protection;

- × 1 - the device has protection against fragments up to 50 mm;

- 2 × - talks about security from 12 mm particle;

- 3 × - particle size of up to 2.5 mm;

- 4 × - the maximum size - 1.0 mm;

- 5 × - possible partial penetration of fine dust

- 6 × - device has a guaranteed protection against dust.

second digit figure gives the characteristic electrical device in its protection from moisture:

- × 0 - moisture protection is completely absent;

- × 1 - luminaire has protection from vertical dripping water;

- × 2 - Protection against drops falling at a slight angle;

- × 3 - protection from the spray droplets that fall on the light at a large angle;

- × 4 - luminaire protected against splashes falling on it at any angle;

- × 5 - there is a protection against water jets;