Fiber optic bath lighting system is one of the most efficient, durable and safe. It is quite within the power of every owner to choose accessories for its installation and to complete the installation. Our recommendations will help you understand the process. Content:
- Features of Fiber Optic Lighting
- Fiber optic system elements
- Side light system
- End Glow System
The organization of lighting in a sauna using optical fiber has recently become more and more popular. Such fiber-optic lamps for baths are much more functional, safer and more economical than traditional light sources. They are ideal for installation in steam rooms, wash rooms and utility rooms.
Features of fiber optic lighting in the bath
Due to their high performance and technical characteristics, these lamps are often installed in steam rooms. Among the main advantages of these structures are:
- Heat resistance … Fiber optic is capable of operating at temperatures up to +200 degrees. Therefore, it can even be mounted on the ceiling of a steam room, where the highest temperature is usually maintained.
- Moisture resistance … The fiber optic system is used to illuminate the pool due to its resistance to high humidity.
- Soft light … Such a lamp does not require the installation of additional lampshades. Its light is diffused, does not hurt the eyes.
- Compactness … The lighting system can be installed directly into the skin. There is no need to allocate space especially for it.
- Security … Fiber optic conducts only radiation (not current), and therefore its installation in the steam room is absolutely safe. Due to the specificity of the attachment to the fiber bundle, you cannot burn yourself.
- Durability … This type of backlight needs to be replaced much less frequently than its counterparts.
- Easy to install … Installation of a projector, lenses and fibers can be done by hand, even without special technical skills.
- Abundance of design solutions … With the help of a tourniquet, you can create an animation of the starry sky, northern lights, bonfire, waves, storm. The set includes attachments of various colors that can change the tilt of lighting to embody original style ideas. In addition, the tourniquet is flexible, which allows you to give it the desired shape.
- Profitability … Fiber optic uses significantly less power than other types of lighting.
The disadvantages of such lamps include the relatively high cost.
Elements of a fiber-optic lighting system for a bath
Complete, dramatic and pleasing fiber optic sauna lighting can be created by complementing the fibers with special crystals and lenses. The combination of optical bundles with other types of illumination, for example, LED, will look original. In the steam room, basic elements such as shelves and benches are trimmed with light conductors.
You can buy fiber-optic lamps for a bath in a set, or you can separately select the components of the system:
- Projector … The amount of light emitted depends on its power. The device uses 12 V halogen lamps. Each of them consumes 50 V and has a high luminous efficiency.
- Fiber … The amount of light emitted also depends on their diameter. With the right choice, you can create directional, general or accent lighting in the bath. For installation in a steam room, you should choose models in a glass rather than a plastic shell. They function better at high temperatures and withstand changes more easily. When selecting, keep in mind that there are harnesses for side and end glow. The first type can be intertwined and create light patterns. The second is set pointwise, for example, imitating the starry sky.
- End products … These are lenses, lamps and crystals that are fixed at the edges of the light guides. It is from them that the direction of the light, its brightness will depend. Traditionally, the end of the fiber diffuses light at an angle of 40-60 degrees. If you attach a lens attachment, the angle of refraction can reach 20-25 degrees. When using decorative crystal attachments, the light is focused into a beam at an angle of 180 degrees or more.
- Accessories … Color wheels allow you to create original imitation of shine and shimmer in the room.
When purchasing fiber optic lights for saunas and baths, make sure that the projector is not cooled by noisy fans, and that the product itself is equipped with a thermal fuse. As for the light conductors, they must have a sealed common input, and all endings and connections are made without glue. Choose only certified products from trusted suppliers. It is safe, high quality and durable.
Fiber optic side lighting system in the bath
The principle of operation of such a lighting system is extremely simple: the projector is installed outside the steam room, a bundle of fibers transmits light, purified from infrared and ultraviolet radiation. You can carry out the installation yourself, because it does not require drawing up wiring diagrams.
To do this, we act in the following sequence:
- We mount the projector in the dressing room. Choose a spot against the wall adjacent to the steam room. It should be located at a safe distance from the heat source if it is located in the same room.
- Install color discs on the projector, if desired.
- We mark in the steam room the place of installation of the light guides, according to the previously prepared diagram.
- We fix the fiber-optic elements with segments. Please note that the fiber contains a flexible light guide with a high refractive index. If it is necessary to cut it off, then we do this procedure only with a hot knife, after which we carefully grind the cut so that it turns out to be mirrored.
- If desired, we can equip the system with color lens attachments. You can control this effect manually or automatically. In the latter case, we additionally install the switch.
Note! The focal length during installation should be 85% or more. Also note that each light guide has its own allowable bend rate, which depends on the diameter of the product. This needs to be considered when drawing up the installation diagram. To distribute the luminous flux evenly, bundles can be mixed from different cables.
Fiber Optic End Glow System for Bath
Before starting work, you need to draw up a diagram of the placement of point elements in the room. It is better to install such lighting before interior decoration.
We work in this order:
- We measure the distance from the projector to each point of the glow and cut the bundles of the corresponding length.
- We lay the fibers, fixing them temporarily with tape.
- At the exit points, we install the dowels so that they stick out 2-3 cm outward. We attach bundles to them using wire or clamps. This is necessary in order to comply with the picture and to fix the location vertically.
- We sheathe the surface, removing unnecessary dowels and tape in the process.
- Cut the fiber to the level of the skin and grind it with fine-grained sanding paper.
- We cut and grind the back ends, assemble them into a connector and connect to the projector.
Be sure to follow the bending of the light guides during the process. After installation, you can additionally equip the system with lenses or crystals.
In the same way, the light guides can be fixed in the wash compartment. If it has a pool, then this type of lighting will look very impressive at its bottom. In the break room, fiber optic lights can be combined with other lighting fixtures. Light conductors in this room can be used to illuminate individual elements, such as a mirror or ceiling. With their help, you can create the optimal atmosphere for relaxation. Watch the video about the fiber optic lighting system:
It is not difficult to install fiber-optic lamps for a bath in the steam room with your own hands. The main thing is to adhere to the instructions and correctly select the components.
