On the modern market of electrical appliances, there is a wide range of lamps for baths. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with devices that can work in extremely difficult conditions, and the rules for their installation in different rooms. Content:
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Appointment of luminaires
- For washing
- For the rest room
- For steam room
- Luminaire types
- Manufacturers
The bathhouse is considered a room with an increased risk of electric shock. To avoid trouble, luminaires must meet safety standards and function reliably under extreme conditions.
Appointment of lamps for the bath
Before buying a lamp for a bath, check the degree of protection of the electrical appliance, the value of which is marked on the body or base in the form of alphanumeric markings. For example, luminaires for a steam room must have a protection higher than IP54. IP stands for international protection, the first number is the level of protection against the ingress of solid objects into the cavity of the device, the second is protection against the ingress of liquids.
Lamps for washing in a bath
There are three sections in the washing room, in which lamps of different protection classes are installed:
- Zone 1 is located directly near the water - shower, pool, faucet, where there is a high risk that splashes will fall on the luminaire from all directions. In such places, install devices operating from 12 V, the protection class against moisture is at least 5 (IP 45, 46, 55, etc.).
- At a distance of 60 cm from the water, where splashes from the water can fly, there is a second safety zone. Use luminaires of at least 4 protection classes here.
- Next comes the third safety zone, in which you can install products with 1 class of protection.
In the sink, all appliances must be well protected from water, steam and condensation. Mount the luminaire on the ceiling so that splashes of water do not reach it. It is obligatory to have a plafond covering the contacts and the light bulb. Can be installed in wash fixtures similar to those in the bathroom of an apartment.
Lamps for dressing rooms and rest rooms in the bath
The rest room is also considered to be a room with high humidity, so the protection class of the lamp in the rest room in the bath is not less than 1. It is necessary to provide good light in the room, so install a chandelier for several sockets, light bulbs, two switches.
In the hallway, install the same lamps as in ordinary rooms - sconces, ceiling lamps with 75-100 W bulbs.
Lamps for a steam room in a bath
The body of a steam room lamp must withstand a temperature of at least 100 degrees, if installed on walls, and 250 degrees, if attached to the ceiling. Cartridges and shades of products must be made of ceramics, porcelain and heat-resistant plastic. The body of such a luminaire is made sealed, with a silicone or rubber seal, so that water does not get inside. In addition, the lamps are produced with protective shades so as not to be injured by the fragments of an accidentally broken light bulb.
Use 60-75 W bulbs in the steam room. More powerful bulbs will heat up the ceiling a lot. It is recommended to use light bulbs with a voltage of 12 V. For such purposes, use a step-down transformer, which is installed outside the steam room.
In the steam room, the main thing is not to hang the lamp where it is impossible, therefore, familiarize yourself with the following principles for placing and installing lighting devices in this room:
- It is forbidden to install devices near the stove. Even if they are heat-resistant, they are not designed for hot air from the heater.
- Lamps for a steam room in a bath should create soft, dim lighting. Too bright light interferes with rest.
- Install luminaires in steam rooms on walls at medium levels; fixing devices on the ceiling is not recommended due to the high temperature.
- If you do decide to use a ceiling lamp for a bath, choose a place where you cannot reach it with your head.
- The devices look good in corners, where they do not bother anyone.
- The luminaire should be placed behind your back and not blind your eyes.
The most popular lighting fixtures for a steam room are wall lamps for a bath with opaque anti-fog shades.
Types of lamps for a bath
Not all lamps are suitable for installation in a bath, so their choice should be approached very responsibly:
- Halogen lamps … In the hottest areas of the steam room, use 20-35W halogen lamps with their own reflector. They are not afraid of high temperatures (they can withstand up to 400 degrees), the contacts are protected from moisture, the voltage used is not dangerous for humans. Halogen lamps with a colored shade look beautiful.
- LED lights … LED lamps do not like heat and are very bright, so place them in the steam room as low as possible. They are often mounted behind or under shelves to create unusual lighting in a room. The pluses include a wide range of colors and cost-effectiveness. The devices emit a large amount of illumination at low volumes. You can find a corner decorative screen and glue the LED lamp in the corner where the ceiling and wall meet.
- Incandescent lamps … It is not recommended to screw bulbs more powerful than 60 W into the lamp holders, they heat up the ceiling and the body a lot. In the steam room, install sealed sauna lamps with a matte or translucent glass shade that allows diffused light to pass through. To dim the light, cover the shade with a wooden grill.
- Fiber optic lights … They allow you to colorfully decorate the room, but they are expensive. Along with the lamps, you need to purchase special attachments, lenses, light filters. Light is emitted from the end of the light guide and side surfaces, creating visual effects - waves, flames, rainbows, etc. Fiber-optic heat-resistant lamps for a bath can withstand up to 300 degrees, retain their qualities for a long time, and are very reliable. They are considered the safest lighting fixtures, because optical fiber conducts light waves, not electricity. They can even be mounted on the bottom of the pool.
- Fluorescent lamps … Buyers are attracted to such products by the ability to adjust the brightness of the lighting using a dimmer. Luminaires are not afraid of high temperatures, but they do not tolerate cold well. Devices with electromagnetic chokes must not be installed in saunas.
It is forbidden to use portable lamps powered from the mains in the bathhouse. It is dangerous to install fluorescent lamps here that contain mercury. They do not withstand high temperatures well. If you break such a lamp, the room will immediately be filled with poisonous mercury vapor.
Bath light manufacturers
Finnish companies Tylo and Harvia specialize in the production of waterproof lamps for baths. If possible, buy their products for steam rooms or saunas. They are expensive, but they stand out for their high quality and reliability.
Linder lamps are low-cost products, not intended for steam rooms, they are recommended to be installed in other rooms of the bath instead of Tylo and Harvia.
All other companies produce products of approximately equal quality, so if you cannot decide which lamp to choose for a bath, focus on the characteristics of the lamps, and not on the manufacturers.
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If you take into account all the recommendations for choosing lamps for a bath and the rules for their installation, you can create a stunning interior in the room for a pleasant pastime.
