How to make the light on the balcony ?

Step 1 - determine the option wiring

The first thing you need to do is decide on the following matters:

• how to hold the cable on the walls (in Stroebe or cable-channel);
• how many fixtures will be installed and what is their total capacity;
• will be pulled from the new line (from the distribution panel, distribution box in the next room or from the nearest outlet);

Let us examine each of the issues in more detail, so that you can properly carry out the light on the balcony in the panel house.

laying line method

So, you can make hidden wiring, proshtrobiv wall from the next room (or the electrical panel) and hold the cable on the walls using a special plastic box.The first option is recommended for use if you have decided to completely replace the wiring in the apartment, becausespoil the finish of the walls for the connection of one or two lamps does not make sense.

As for plastic channels that are fastened to the wall, use them to carry out the light on the balcony with his hands is more logical in this case.This is due to the fact that this type of wiring is significantly reduced time and complexity.At the same time, open wiring is not as reliable and is more susceptible to mechanical damage.

Yet our verdict - it is better to conduct the light to the balcony open way, that an order of magnitude easier and at the same time does not require a special tool, for example, punch.Moreover, open wiring may be in electrical or plinth on brackets that attach faster and easier.

Fixtures

At this stage, you need to decide which devices will be used for lighting.Most often, when you connect the light on the balcony used spotlights, wall lamps and LED strips.You can learn more about the balcony lighting options you can in the appropriate article, in which we also provide examples of illustrative photos of the most popular devices.

Looking ahead, it should be noted that the more powerful lamps are, the more likely it is that you have to display a new line from the distribution panel, and it is difficult and not very reasonable.Recommended videos of different lighting options balconies that give a clear concept, whether it is the light in this room is needed or not:

connection point

As we said earlier, therethree sources of supply, from which you can connect your own light on the balcony.The first and most sophisticated version - to reach the wiring from the apartment panel.In this case, you will spend a line passing through all the rooms, which is a very time consuming activity even with wiring.This method, we recommend that you use only if you have decided to carry out the complete replacement of lighting lines.

more reasonable - to conduct light to the balcony from the next room, which is bordered window unit.To do this, find the junction box in the wall and draw from it a new line.The problem that you may encounter - unreliable old wiring or small diameter cable cores.If the room is connected to powerful electrical appliances, not the fact that the wiring can withstand load another sector, which will go from light bulbs.In this case it is necessary to determine the wire section on entering the room and calculate whether there is a stock of the current load.If the stock is not big is better to use low-power light bulbs only.

And the third option similar to the previous one, becausethe power supply will be the next room.The only difference is that conduct light to the balcony would not need from the junction box, and from the power outlet.This method of electrical connection called a loop.If mounting the box is far away and you do not want to extend the network across the room, this option would be most appropriate.

Once you identify with all these questions, it will be possible to move closer to the business and to draw electrical lighting scheme.Once the scheme has already bought all the components and the installation.

Step 2 - Create a connection diagram

matter what option you choose the point of supply, and the scheme will depend on the connection of all the elements.We will not consider as wire cable to the installation of fixtures, so show an example in which an input is already on the loggia.

Some recommendations on drafting:

• junction box should be displayed in the next room, so as not to endanger the wiring (balconies often leak and may be purged in poorglazing, etc.).
• If you decide to install wall sconces, mount it on a window unit.This place is less susceptible to damage.
• All elements of lighting lines should be water proof.If the cable will be laid by open method, place it in the corrugated pipe.
• cable must be copper, cross-section of at least 1.5 mm2.It is better to give preference to the brand VVG, which is an ideal option for price and quality.
• Joining wire terminals need, any twist is very dangerous, especially in the loggia.

Once the scheme and purchase of materials, you can continue to the main process.

Step 3 - Summing line and connects

For example, consider the most complicated way - when you need to carry out the light on the balcony, moving the line from the panel.To you has clear instructions conditionally divide it into paragraphs:

1. Turn off electricity to the apartment (the machine on the opening panel).
2. Cut the desired length of the conductor.
3. Make marks on the walls for their shtrobleniya.
4. Create technological grooves of the input to the switch box on the balcony.Also make Stroebe under the switches, sockets, wiring box.Perform light on the balcony can only be through the wall, so you need to be in the right place to drill the hole, sufficient for passage of the corrugated pipe.
5. Place the cable in the groove and secure the alabaster every 20 cm (solution to quickly grasp, which is very convenient).
6. Connect all the elements into one chain, according to the established pattern.
7. rang finished line multimeter for shorts.If everything is in order - the solution seal the Stroebe.
8. Connect the light to the circuit breaker at the input and turn on the electricity.

That's all you need to know in order to carry out the light on the balcony with his hands.As you can see, to make wiring is quite possible even without certain skills.If you decide to make the loggia lighting without electricity, install special lights with batteries, which are popular among owners of apartments in panel houses.

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