Built-in light fixtures for the bathroom : recessed LED Waterproof

recessed lighting can be installed in any room of the house, but their use in the bathroom is the most appropriate.In this article we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of this type of lamps, their species and the peculiarities of installation.

• recessed mounted in drywall or ceilings.Thus, the housing is securely protected from the moisture that is always present in the bathroom.
• Recessed ceiling lights are very compact, and this quality is especially valuable in tight spaces.Due to their small size, one can use several indoor lighting devices illuminating different areas.
• rarely set a built-in lamp in the bathroom.Commonly used a few small spotlights in different areas of the room, or a large lamp in combination with two or three point.This achieves a uniform, bright light, which is difficult to achieve with conventional ceiling or wall lighting.

• Install recessed harder than conventional lamps and chandeliers.Same thing with the replacement of a light bulb: to replace the light source you have to almost completely disassemble the luminaire.
• should think more before the ceiling will be installed in a room located above the recessed luminaires.After tensioning or plasterboard ceiling establish on a place to change the arrangement of fixtures will no longer be.

• total brightness of all lighting in the bathroom should not be less than 200 lux.This is necessary for the normal state of health all your family members.Therefore, the choice of fixtures in the bathroom, always pay attention to how the brightness of light bulbs they are designed.
• Electrical equipment in the bathroom need to protect.All metal parts must be grounded.As for the electric wires, they should only be held covert manner.
• Bathroom - this is the "wet" room in the house, so all electrical appliances that are out there, one way or another, come into contact with water.Downlights installed in the bathroom should be protected from exposure to moist air, splashing water and steam.On what may be regarded as lamps water proof, read the next section.

If the lighting device can be used in conditions of high humidity, it stands on its packaging marking IP - Ingress Protection (protection).After letters indicated two figures, the first of which refers to protection from dust and foreign objects, and the second - the protection against moisture.The higher these numbers, the greater the degree of protection Downlights.

If the second digit in the marking from 0 to 3, this luminaire can not be installed in the bathroom. course, an electric shock from an unprotected lamp unlikely, but its life is very short-lived with a constant contact with water.Figures 7 and 8 indicate that the device is capable of some time in the water, without ceasing to function.Purchase of light fixtures for the bathroom would be a waste of money, as they are typically used for illumination of pools and other similar places. Thus, the optimal degree of protection against moisture for embedded fixtures in the bathroom - 4,5 or 6.

number mortise downlights is determined, depending on the area of ​​the bathroom.

for spacious bathrooms recessed luminaires location a lot more options.Typically, designers use different combinations of basic and additional lighting. Thus, the main lighting fixture can be installed in the center of the ceiling, and the functional areas highlight areas Downlights. You can do without a central chandelier.In this case, the recessed features on the perimeter of the bathroom, thereby achieving uniform illumination.

embedded lighting fixtures can be used in different types of light bulbs.Consider the basic characteristics of each of them.

LED, led-lighting, or for arranging the apartments have been used relatively recently.This is due to the relatively high cost of light sources.To be equipped with LED lights the whole apartment, you have to spend.Except for its high cost, led-bulbs have many advantages.

These include:

• long life (more than 2000 days of continuous operation);
• low power consumption;
• good brightness at low power;
• large variety of illumination colors;
• ability to connect the dimmer (brightness control);
• no heating;
• resistance to mechanical damage.

Halogen lamps perfectly tolerate high humidity, give a smooth, bright light and have a long service life.

If you do decide to install this type of lamps at home, then take care of the arrangement in the bathroom a powerful ventilation system and fit the wiring step-down transformer.It should also be noted that the bright light halogen lamps professionals recognize harmful to eyesight.

Fluorescent lamps with characteristics similar to the LED, but there are some small differences between them.

• from fluorescent light shines a very bright light, while LED lamps provide a soft, even illumination.
• Fluorescent lamps are rarely set in a residential area, since, even in the idle state, they crackle and shimmer.For some, this is not a problem, but for others - a significant irritant.
• Unlike LED lamps, fluorescent lamps may be slightly warm.However, in comparison with incandescent lamps, heating degree is negligible.
• Fluorescent light bulbs are much cheaper than the LED.And that is their absolute advantage.

In Downlights rarely used. This is due to their large size, short service life, high temperature heating and other relevant factors.

Recessed ceiling lights differ not only on the technical characteristics and the type of light bulbs used.In the market of electrical equipment is a fairly large variety of fixtures for the bathroom in all shapes and sizes.

embedded fixture size depends primarily on the amount and type of light sources. biggest fixtures designed for incandescent bulbs: diameter at the emitter of such models is 8-12 cm For halogen lamps are manufactured lights smaller - with a radiator in diameter from 3 to 6 cm

The more lighting unit, the lower should be the level..ceiling.This should be considered when selecting a recessed luminaire.A more viable option is to buy a few small lamps instead of one large, but at the same time, the ceiling in the room will remain high.

Summarizing all the above, there are several basic criteria for the selection of water resistant fixtures.

• sure to pay attention to the markings indicating the degree of protection the product from moisture.At the same time, consider the location of the spot lamp, the closer it will be to the water source, the greater must be the IP index.
• Another important factor - it is the brightness of the lighting device.It must comply with the requirements of each particular room.The brightness of the lamp depends on the power of light bulbs and the degree of transparency of the ceiling.
• number and brightness of the lamps should be determined on the basis of the size of a bathroom.Thus it is necessary to consider not only the floor area, and the height of the ceiling.
• A significant role plays appearance of the lighting device.Design Recessed luminaires should be in harmony with the interior of the bathroom, so when choosing a lamp always keep in mind the style and color processing facilities.

Installation luminaire brand ceiling begins with preparatory work, including the settlement of electrical wires to the installation, wiring, and equipment necessary protection frame for ceiling mounting.

When plasterboard ceiling with the work done under the lights is in place, you need to connect the lamp to the electrical wiring.To do this, the cable is passed into the body of the lighting device and bolted to the terminal box.

Now lamp should be fixed on the spot.Most models of the design requires a special "ear", pressing that light can push through the hole.

To install recessed luminaire in the suspended ceiling, first on the main ceiling should establish a special bracket that will support the luminaire.After the suspended ceiling is installed in the luminaire to do cruciform slots.Then, connect the luminaire wiring and fasten it to the bracket.