Lighting plays an important role in creating an attractive modern bathroom interior. Good light in an enclosed space creates a comfortable environment. A variety of lamps in the bathroom and toilet is necessary for proper lighting of work surfaces and space zoning. In addition, we must not forget about safety, since high humidity and frequent temperature changes impose special requirements on lighting in the bathroom and toilet. Let's take a closer look at these issues, and learn how to install lamps in the bathroom on our own according to the European standard and our own needs.
Bathroom lighting can be divided into three types: overhead lighting, decorative lighting and spot lighting.
All lamps are not often used separately, as a rule, they are combined. Together, they provide the most successful light, making the room comfortable and functional. Each of the types of lighting is divided into subspecies: chandeliers, lighting around the perimeter, built into the ceiling, lamps.
Design matching the light and style of the bathroom
Do not forget about the design matching of the fixtures and the style of your bathroom. The choice of a luminaire should also be based on the stylistic solution of the room. For example, austere metal fixtures will look silly in a Japanese-style bathroom, where the emphasis is on soothing warm tones. And lighting fixtures with clear lines in the form of geometric shapes will harmoniously fit into the bathroom with an ultra-modern design. This is where the material can be metal, plastic or chrome.
The ratio of the size of the lamp and the area of the bathroom
The size of the lighting device also determines the area of the room. The hanging model is not installed on a low ceiling; in this case, choose a ball-shaped lamp or a plafond - a plate. Do not choose models with a plastic or colored glass case, they distort the light, and therefore a closed-type shade made of transparent or matte white material will be the best solution.
Illumination level: calculation by bathroom area
When installing the light in the bathroom or toilet, adhere to the lighting standards, they will save your eyes. For a bathroom in accordance with the European standard, the illumination rate is 200 lux: if one lux is equal to one lumen (direct luminous flux per 1 sq. M of area), then for a bathroom with an area of 5 sq. m you need 1000lm (lumens). Now let's convert these numbers to watts. The light flow in the bathroom will always be direct and the ratio 200lx = 200lm / m2 is ideal. Let's consider several types of lighting fixtures, for example, a 75W incandescent lamp creates a luminous flux of 935lm, this is enough for a room of 5m2 according to ISO 8995. Here are some more examples:
- halogen incandescent lamp 230V 42W -900 lumens;
- induction lamp 40W - 2800 lumens;
- LED lamp 230V 10W - 860 lumens;
- LED from 40 to 80W - 6000 lumens;
- sunlight - 3.63 × 10 28 lumens.
If light colors prevail in the bathroom decoration, choose the minimum indicators, the maximum - with a dark finish.
Now you just select the lamps you need and in the amount you need to properly illuminate your room. .
Bathroom lighting safety
GOST prescribes to divide the bathroom into special security zones. At the same time, each of them has its own requirements for laying wiring and arranging lighting.
Scheme for the requirements for luminaires, depending on the distance from water sources.
Zone 0 - type of protection IPx6 - these are the areas located in the bath and under the shower. It is allowed to use electrical appliances with a power of no more than 12 volts here. Zone 1 is a type of protection IPx4 - it starts from the top edge of the shower stall or bathtub and extends to the ceiling. Here you can install more complex devices, for example, water heaters. But provided that they have good waterproofing. Zone 2 - type of protection IPx4 - this zone is located within a radius of half a meter from the first. Less protected devices and lamps are installed here. Zone 3 - type of protection IPx0 - here you can install conventional sockets and luminaires without special protection. It is located at a distance of at least 2 m from the bath or shower.
Install a hygrostat that will start the fan in time and dry the room in order to prevent an accident.
Rules for the operation of electricity in the bathroom
Remember that electrical boxes, taps and distributors must not be installed in all areas. When installing the wiring, use an RCD. Then, if moisture gets inside the devices or on the wiring, a short circuit will not occur. All electrical appliances installed in the bathroom must be equipped with an anti-drip coating designed to protect against leaks. The use of tees and extension cords in the bathroom is prohibited and this must be taken into account when placing lamps in it - the appliance must be connected directly to the outlet, and it must be waterproof.
Bathroom socket with safety shutter
It is impossible to install the sconce above the bathroom - the lamp may burst due to contact with the water of the heated plafond.
There is a way out, and it depends on the size of the room. If the ceilings in your bathroom are high, then install spotlights at a great distance from the water. This is the case when products with a low degree of protection can be used. In the event of a short circuit, the transformer will turn off, block the flow of current into the problematic section of the wiring and prevent ignition.
Spotlight transformers
Installation of electrical wiring in the bathroom: basic principles
So, the lighting fixtures are selected according to the level of illumination and safety. It remains to mount them. Let's say you don't just decide to buy a couple of new lamps for your bathroom, but want to completely change the entire lighting scheme, or, more simply, make a major overhaul in the bathroom. Here are some simple tips to help you do it yourself safely and efficiently. Perhaps the advice will be useful to those who want to track the work of electricians for reliability.
Rules for laying electrical wiring in the bathroom
Types of cable for the bathroom
Before proceeding with the replacement of electrical wiring, it is necessary to disconnect the existing cables from the current in the junction box. It is necessary to make sure that all electrical devices are de-energized using the indicator. It is necessary to perform the slitting of the ceiling and walls to the required points where it is planned to install one or another electrical device for the installation of a new power line. You can lay the cable using corrugations, and so that the wire does not fall out, it is fixed with plaster. Special clamps are also suitable for the basis of the fasteners, which are pre-mounted in the grooves, and then a corrugation with a cable is inserted into them. After completing this stage, the wires in the junction box are connected.
It is better to place the junction box in a room adjacent to the bathroom to avoid moisture getting inside. If all the work is done correctly and there are no closures, the strobe is closed.
Cable installation in grooves
The wires are brought out to the appliance in the place where it will be located, and an end about 25-30 cm long is left. We do the same with the lamps that will be on the floor.
If several lamps will be turned on by one switch, connect them in series, instead of pulling a separate wire from each of them.
For convenience, you can write and hang the name of the cable on the phase wires of the lamps so that you do not get confused later. Then all electrical appliances are attached. We examined the features of installing the main type of wiring - hidden. But if you decide to lay the cable in an open way, protect it with a corrugation.
Installation of lamps in the bath: video installation guide and photo ideas
We begin to fix the lamps in the bathroom from the ceiling. The first option is shades or plates. On a concrete ceiling, this device is strengthened with hardware, which usually come with a lighting fixture. If the ceiling is wooden, then everything is easier - we fix it with screws or self-tapping screws. The sequence of work is as follows:
- turn off the power supply
- we clean the ends of the wires and connect them to the terminals of the plafond - when twisting, the wires are clamped.
- after we fix the base of the plafond and screw in the lamp
- we check the connection and install the decorative cap of the plafond.
Spotlights in the bathroom: installation guide, photo ideas
If you have spotlights, then study the video material, and you can easily mount this type of light in your bathroom or toilet.
This type of bath and toilet lighting is very popular, versatile and safe.
LEDs in the bathroom: installation of LED strip, photo ideas
LED ceiling lights for bathroom and toilet are the most economical. They almost do not heat up, but due to their positive qualities, they have a rather high cost. However, they are in demand because their efficiency justifies the cost. Stores offer a truly huge selection of ceiling LEDs.
LED bathroom fixtures
Not only decorative lighting, but also local illumination of mirrors, washbasins, shower cabins, linen cabinets can be an LED strip. Its installation is not difficult and anyone can master it.
Installation of LED strip
Photo ideas for decorating a bathroom with LEDs
Halogen lamps
This type of lamp has undeniable advantages: they are not afraid of moisture, are very compact with an effective glow and consume little electricity. However, using them is not always easy. Often there are products that operate exclusively at 12 volts. Therefore, installing them in the bathroom will require the installation of a special transformer. Above, we have already given an example of the use of this device. But this is an expensive pleasure. We do not recommend saving money, since cheap transformers are very noisy and quickly fail.
Halogen lamps
Bathroom light zoning
Of course, the ideal option is a spacious bathroom with a large window to the street. Such a bathroom will give its owners the least worries in the choice of lighting. Artificial light in such a room is also necessary, but it is designed only for the dark. Basically, you can limit yourself to ceiling lamps and lighting of work areas.
Bathroom with natural light from the window and illuminated work areas
Bathrooms with a window are not common; unfortunately, in standard houses we have to be content with very cramped spaces. They require high quality and bright lighting. But no matter what bathroom you get, it needs lighting products of various brightness and design.
It is no secret that correctly selected light sources provide not only comfort, but also safety when taking hygienic and relaxing procedures. Today we will talk about lighting in the toilet, as it plays an important role in creating a comfortable and stylish interior for your home. With the help of lamps, you can emphasize the design details of the bathroom design or divert attention from pipelines and vents.
Types of lighting in the toilet
What kind of lighting is best for the toilet is determined based on the design of the bathroom, its area, the color scheme of the interior and a number of other conditions. Before making a choice, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the types of lighting and light sources.
Lighting for bathrooms is divided into three types:
- General - Provides the main light level of illumination.
- Decorative - used to highlight the interior items of bathrooms.
- Spot - Highlights various areas of the room.
Usually lighting in the toilet and also in the bathroom consists of a combination of these three types. By the type of lamps, they are distinguished:
- Halogen. Sources of this type for 12 V can be used in the wettest areas of bathrooms. They are characterized by low power consumption with sufficient luminous flux.
- LED. Lamps in luminaires of this type do not heat up and consume little electricity. LED lighting in the toilet is often used for decorative and spot lighting. An important advantage of such light sources is the ability to change the color of the lighting.
- Incandescent lamps. Classic lamps. Their main advantage is cheapness. Such lighting products are more widespread than any others.
- Luminescent. Their main advantage is low power consumption. These lighting products are cheaper than diode light sources.
According to the method of installation, pendant, surface-mounted and recessed luminaires are distinguished.
Also distinguish floor, ceiling and wall light sources.
The choice is made based on several conditions.
- Light sources for the bathroom and toilet must match the design solution of the bathroom interior. For example, chrome-plated or nickel-plated lamps with clear lines and shapes are suitable for a high-tech bathroom.
- Before choosing lighting, you need to calculate its level. According to current regulations, its level should be approximately 200 lux or lumens. The power of each type of lamp is converted into lumens according to special tables. The luminous flux of incandescent lamps is approximately 20-30 W per m2, fluorescent lamps give 4-6 W per m2, halogen light sources - 10-20 W per m2.
- When calculating lighting in the toilet and bathroom, it is recommended to use standard methods that are in the public domain.
- Each lighting device is marked according to the degree of protection against ingress of moisture and foreign objects, which is designated as IP, followed by a combination of 2 or 3 digits.
- Light sources of protection class IP 21–41 are recommended for toilets.
Correctly selected toilet lighting in the photo below.
How to choose and do it right - a useful master class.
Lighting in a small toilet
Competently organized lighting of a small toilet will visually increase the area of the bathroom. In rooms of a small area, it is advisable to make ceiling lighting. The light from above does not visually conceal the already small space of the toilet room.
The type of luminaires is chosen based on the height of the ceilings, the general style, and the material of the ceilings.
So, for example, recessed point halogen or LED light sources are well suited for plasterboard ceilings.
Flat single luminaires with matching shades are suitable for rooms with low ceilings.
For toilets with high ceilings, it is better to choose a pendant-type light source.
Variants of a successful solution for lighting small toilets are shown in the photo.
According to the current classification, country toilets belong to rooms with high humidity. Therefore, the following rules must be observed.
- When organizing lighting in the toilet in the country, you need to choose lamps of protection class IP 55 to IP 66.
- Wiring should be carried out in pipes that provide additional protection against damage.
- The switch must also be waterproof.
- Sometimes the best solution to the question of how to make lighting in a country toilet is to use stand-alone battery-powered lamps.
If, nevertheless, you decide to make lighting for the toilet in the country from electricity, then first you need to carry it out. This can be done in two ways: by air and underground. It is easier to conduct a current-carrying line through the air. If there are no limiting conditions, this method is recommended for lighting a country toilet.
To install the wiring you will need:
- Screwdriwer set.
- Rotary hammer with various attachments.
- Assembly knife for stripping insulation.
- Insulating tape.
- Pliers.
- Round nose pliers.
- Side cutter.
- Hammer.
- Crimping pliers.
- Multimeter.
- 3-core wire of the VVG brand with a cross section of at least 1.5 mm.
- Junction box and switch.
- Insulated metal cable with hooks for attaching the cable line.
- Corrugation to protect the wiring from moisture.
- Porcelain insulator.
Installation steps
So, step-by-step instructions on how to bring the light to the toilet in the country.
1. We close the fixing structures into the walls and fix the cable on them.
2. We pass the wire into the corrugation.
3. Turn off the voltage at the input board.
4. We drill inlet holes in the walls and lay pipes in them that will protect the cable.
5. Install a circuit breaker or RCD to which the wire will be connected.
6. We install junction boxes, switches and lamps, pull the wire, make all electrical connections.
7. Check the correctness of the connection using a multimeter.
8. Apply voltage.
According to the current electrical safety rules, the combined bathroom is divided into 4 zones, each of which has its own design of lamps.
- In the zero zone, it is possible to install light sources with a rated supply voltage of no more than 12 V of a moisture and dust protection class IP 68 or 68.
- In the first zone, it is possible to mount light sources of performance from IP 55 to IP 66. In this sector, exposure to water splashes under low pressure is possible.
- In the second zone, it is allowed to install lighting devices in an IP 34–54 enclosure.
- Zone three. Two meters from a bathroom or shower, where direct exposure to moisture is excluded, light sources and wiring accessories IP 21–41 are recommended.
To install light sources for lighting in a toilet and bathroom with already made electrical wiring, the following tools are required:
- Screwdriver with phase indicator.
- Double-sided construction tape.
- Insulating tape.
- Nippers.
- Knife with insulating material handles.
Stages of work on lighting a bathroom and toilet
1.First, we define the phase, neutral and ground wires. The phase and zero are determined using a phase indicator screwdriver.
2. Grounding conductor - using a multimeter. To do this, switch the instrument to measure the resistance. One probe touches a heating radiator or a grounded body of any electrical appliance. The second is to check the wires one by one. When testing the ground wire, the multimeter will show zero resistance. It is advisable to mark all conductors so as not to be confused during installation.
3. Spotlights are installed as follows: first you need to strip the wires, connect them to the terminal block of the lighting fixture and install the lamp in a pre-prepared socket.
4. Hanging lamps are attached to special mounting feet, which are hung on a hook.
Luminaires with transformers and controllers in baths can only be installed in zone 3, according to.
5. LED light sources with controllers for bath and toilet lighting are usually supplied unassembled. The assembly begins with reading the instructions.
7. Secure the power supplies and the controller with construction double-sided tape.
8. Then the decor elements are installed.
The assembly of LED luminaires is carried out in the following sequence:
- Install lamps.
- Connect the power supplies to the corresponding channels of the controller.
- Connect lamps to power sources.
- Secure the control unit and power supplies.
- Connect the light source.
Bath and toilet are an area of increased risk of electric shock. It is better to do lighting in the toilet and bathroom on your own with the necessary experience. If it is absent, after studying the materials in this article, you will be able to use this knowledge to control the work of a specialist.
You can learn more about the installation of lighting and electrical wiring in the toilet in this video instruction.
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When making repairs in the toilet, many people do not attach any importance to the lighting in this room at all, believing that one not too bright and low-power light bulb may be enough. And it is completely in vain to do this, since usually no one lingers in this room for a long time, so there can be no talk of any kind of energy savings. But if the lighting in the toilet is too weak, then only some discomfort can be felt.
The importance of toilet lighting
Even with the most stylish and correctly selected finishing material for this room, the walls and floor will look faded and ugly if you don't think about lighting. As in any other room, every person in this small room should feel comfort and coziness. But when making lighting in this room, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions and total area of this room. For example, if it is necessary to carry out the lighting of the toilet in the Khrushchev, then it should be brighter, since the area here is very small and with dim lighting the walls seem to be squeezed on the sides.
The approach to lighting in this room should be very different than in all other rooms. The thing is that there is natural light, which in the daytime we fill the rooms with light, bringing warmth with us. And in a confined small space, only a brighter light can drive away darkness and gloom. But the right material for wall, floor and ceiling decoration will also be of great importance.
Luminaires used
If you look at the photos of the lighting in the toilet that are attached to this article, you can understand which lamps can be used here and how they can be positioned. Both luxurious wall sconces and spotlights on the ceiling are suitable here. When choosing lamps, it is worth considering which walls are in the toilet, what color they are and what material was used for decoration.
In a small room, it is better that the walls are light in color. This applies to both wallpaper and tiles. The floor can be darker, more contrasting. If the walls are light and the lamps burn brightly, this will help to visually expand the space. When choosing luminaires, you need to consider the design style of the toilet room. In this case, the ceiling should in no case be darker than the walls.
Spotlights can be installed both on the ceiling and on the walls. If possible, it is better to combine them with
Fixtures for bathrooms and toilets- this is a whole separate category of luminaires designed for wet rooms that simply need special lighting. Just imagine what the lamp endures, for example, in bathrooms: steam, high humidity, splashing water. For such premises, there are bathroom lamps, with so-called IP protection. Typically this value should be IP 44.
The ceiling lamp for bathrooms and toilets must be waterproof!
What are lamps for bathrooms with IP 44 marking? They are sealed, made in such a way that not a single droplet, even the smallest droplet of water, gets on the lamp or socket. The visible outer part of such lamps – it is a one-piece design without any holes (unlike their counterparts - ordinary spotlights, which are a decorative rim with a hole where you can easily get to the lamp).
In luminaires for damp rooms, access to the lamp is hidden by transparent or, most often, frosted glass. By the way, they are made according to the same principle. For greater tightness, all dismountable parts bathroom fixture completed with silicone gaskets. The light source in these luminaires can be either in the form of a good old lamp with a reflector (MR 16), where you are free to choose which lamp to put in an energy-saving or halogen lamp, or with a built-in LED part. The latter, which have a low installation height, we highly recommend for rooms in which the distance between the main and draft ceilings is minimal.
We earnestly ask you to use in all rooms with a humid environment only a lamp with moisture protection, which will serve you faithfully much longer than lamps for ordinary rooms, and most importantly – without risk to your property and health. Modern market bathroom fixtures has a fairly wide selection, both for the classic interior of your bathroom, and for the modern one.
By the way, a small addition: in bathrooms that are not combined with a bathroom, where there is practically no high humidity and the risk of moisture ingress, you CAN use ordinary spotlights, without moisture protection. But this is only in those cases when you are really convinced that there is no moisture. In bathrooms, we advise you to use ONLY the waterproof special fixtures that you will find in this section.
Buy lamps for bathrooms and toilets in Chelyabinsk you can visit our store. A large assortment spotlights with moisture protection for bathrooms and toilets is waiting for your attention, and our site - for your orders.
Many people think that choosing a lamp for a bathroom or toilet is simple. In fact, there are so many of them in stores now that your head will spin! We will advise you which lamp is best for your bathroom or toilet.
Despite the fact that the task for all lighting fixtures in the house is the same, bathroom fixtures are very different from their counterparts. After all, firstly, the bath and toilet are small rooms.
Therefore, large lamps, into which 3 or 5 lamps are screwed in, are useless there. A much better light fixture for one large light bulb, a couple of light bulbs for medium bulbs, or small spotlights.
Secondly, the humidity in the bathroom is increased, so lamps with shades are needed. Otherwise, you will not be enough light bulbs. And when the contacts of the lamp oxidize (and this will happen soon), it will also be covered.
However, do not think that because of them, such lamps are inferior in design to others. Just the opposite!
You can easily find modern, hi-tech, classic, Japanese style bathroom fixtures, etc. To make it clearer what is hidden under these words, let's look at several specific examples with photos from the wikimart.ru online store.
1. Recessed (spot) luminaire Arte Lamp Brilliant(for the prices of lamps, see the price list on the website http://home.wikimart.ru ) in the classic style.
Recessed luminaire Arte Lamp Brilliant
In fact, this is an ordinary spotlight. However, he was dressed in a metal "skirt" with a beautiful forged pattern and crystal inserts. Well, who's to say that this is not a classic?
2. Wall Light Odeon light batto in the art nouveau style.
Wall lamp Odeon Light Batto This style is characterized by the absence of unnecessary details, dim lighting, wall lamps and side mirror lighting. And the wall lamp in the photo is fully consistent with this description.
However, if you want to buy something like this for your bathroom, you will have to install additional lights.
3. Wall-ceiling lamp Lussole Acqua LSL in high-tech style.
Wall and ceiling lamp Lussole Acqua LSL There are no frills in this lamp - this is the requirement for high-tech. It is made of glass and metal, and the color is silver gray.
For more information about what kind of lighting is suitable for bathrooms and toilets in different styles, read the article on our website: Options, norms, types of lighting. Correct arrangement of lamps in the bathroom.
Types of bathroom fixtures
It is simply necessary to know this when choosing a lamp for the bathroom. Bathroom fixtures are divided into groups according to several criteria:
Location- on the ceiling, wall, floor, built-in mirror or shower.
Moisture resistance- waterproof (waterproof, moisture resistant) and ordinary lamps. It's no secret that the former are specially designed for rooms with high humidity, including bathrooms. Therefore, they are made only from moisture-resistant materials. And the design of such lamps is so well thought out that neither moisture nor dust gets inside.
By the way, all lamps have an IP protection index. It is designated by two numbers, for example, IP 47. Where the first number (0-6) is the degree of protection against mechanical damage, and the second (0-8) is moisture. For bathroom luminaires, protection against damage should be at least 4 points, and against wetting - at least 6 points
Types of recessed luminaires By placement method they are divided into built-in (or embedded) and open-source. In another way, these groups are also called spot and pendant / wall lamps for the bathroom.
By lamp type, or rather, by the type of thread for the base, lamps are divided into halogen, LED, fluorescent (energy-saving) and incandescent lamps. Moreover, in the same lamp, as a rule, you can twist different bulbs. After all, the bases of almost all bulbs are approximately the same.
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And finally, according to the material of the lamps are divided into metal-glass and metal-plastic. The latter have a plastic shade that transmits less light than a glass one.
Where to buy bathroom fixtures?
You can buy any kind of lamp for the bathroom at any hardware store or light center. But if you are looking for something specific, it is more convenient to make a purchase in the online store. And it would be better if there was a thorough filtering system for goods. For example, as in the online store wikimart.ru. There you can find fixtures by price, brands, power, and so on.
Which light bulbs are best for the bathroom?
It is necessary to understand better the light bulbs for the luminaires than the luminaires themselves. It sounds paradoxical. But if you think about it, the light comes from the bulbs. Therefore, let's consider the main characteristics of all their types, taking into account the operating conditions in the bathroom.
Incandescent lamps
These are lighting fixtures that contain a metal spiral. And when a current is passed through it, friction arises, as a result of which light is born. In this case, the spiral itself is in a vacuum or a vessel filled with an inert (not entering into chemical reactions) gas. Otherwise, it would quickly oxidize and break.
Candle-shaped incandescent lamps The power of such bulbs, like all others, can be different - from 15 to 1000 W (watts) per hour.
However, only 15 to 40 watts are used in the bathroom. After all, the more power, the higher the temperature on the surface of the lamp - sometimes it reaches 250 ° C! And this is very risky, especially with spotlights built into plastic panels or stretch ceilings.
The operating voltage, which is necessary for the light to light up, is 220-240 V (Volts), as in the mains, and less - 12, 24, 36 V. Moreover, in the latter case, the bulbs shine stronger, but at the same time it is much safer for the bathroom.
If you are using light bulbs with a voltage of less than 220V, or just want them to last longer, you need to install a transformer. This is a power adapter that reduces the flow of electricity to the desired level and prevents surges in energy from which the lamps quickly burn out.
It is easy to understand which transformer is needed. Sum up the power of all lamps and add another 10% of the total to this. The resulting number is the required power of the transformer. Connect the luminaires to it in parallel. And make sure all wires are the same length. Otherwise, those bulbs that are further away will burn dimmer.
Halogen (halogen) lamps
Halogen lamps are inserted into the luminaire using a special plug
the same incandescent lamps, only with halogen vapors instead of vacuum or inert gases. Therefore, the service life of such bulbs is increased by 2-3 times.
Also, due to this gas, the light output of halogen lamps is significantly increased. That is, if an incandescent lamp emits 4-15 Lm (lumens) of light per 1 W of its power, then these have 15-22 Lm.
This means that halogen lamps with a power 2 times less than if you had incandescent lamps would be enough for you. Consequently, the electricity consumption for such lamps will be half as much.
The surface temperature of halogen lamps during operation is slightly below-150 ° C. But the light temperature, which increases with the increase in light output, on the contrary - from 2700 to 6400 K (degrees Kelvin). Therefore, the light goes more into the blue color spectrum, and not red, like incandescent lamps (up to 3000 K).
For a bathroom, it is better to take halogen lamps with an average temperature of 4200 K. They are also called fluorescent lamps.
Despite all the advantages (the temperature of 150 degrees does not count, it is rather a minus), halogens have a big drawback - they cannot be touched with bare hands during installation and can be easily shaken off. Therefore, many do not risk buying them.
Fluorescent (energy saving) lamps
Energy saving lamps take one to several seconds to light up.
in which an electrical discharge is converted into light using mercury vapor. And, as you know, these lamps are unsafe if broken. However, this rarely happens, and they serve faithfully for much longer than their aforementioned comrades.
Samples of luminescent lamps Energy-saving lamps also have advantages. For example, if lamps with a low power are taken to the bathroom (and they are not needed with a large one), then a transformer is not installed for them. They already have a built-in ballast (ECG), one of the functions of which is to regulate the supply of current.
The light output capabilities of such bulbs are even wider, as is the wider light temperature threshold. However, you cannot apply all this in the bathroom. Indeed, as in the previous case, only fluorescent fluorescent bulbs of daylight marked with the letter D can be used there.
LED lamp
As the name implies, they consist of several dozen LEDs - electronic elements capable of conducting current. In shape, they are more reminiscent of cells in a hive or pomegranate seeds.
LED Spot Light The luminous efficiency of such lamps is already 10 times higher than that of "Ilyich's bulbs" and reaches 150 lm / W. Service life is 25 times higher. However, according to scientists, they are very harmful to the eyes when they look directly at them. How true this is is unknown. After all, we sit at the computer for hours - and nothing. Although, if you think about it, the LEDs on his screen are much smaller in size than in bulbs.
To make it easier for you to weigh the pros and cons, we have compiled a table in which we compared the performance and prices of different types of lamps.
What are the best bathroom fixture lamps?
| Bulb type | Service life (hours) | Luminous efficiency (lm / W) | Filament color temperature (K) | What are the disadvantages | Prices (rub.) |
| Incandescent | 1000 | 4-15 | 2200-3000 | When working, they get very hot | 15-100 |
| Halogen | 2000-4000 | 15-55 | 2700-6400 | Heat up, very fragile | 30-130 |
| Luminescent (energy saving) | 3000-20 000 | 50-100 | 2700-7700 | Contains harmful mercury vapors | 40-300 |
| LED | 50 000 | 50-150 | 2700-10 000 | Possibly negatively affecting vision | 180-1000 |
The exact characteristics in all parameters depend on the power (W) of a particular lamp, and the service life also depends on the operating conditions.
Information and reviews about manufacturers
Bathroom with two lights Moreover, the first two are more specialized in wall-ceiling (built-in). The second and third are open. And the fourth and fifth - on both of the above groups of bathroom fixtures.
To understand which of these brands is the best, we looked at reviews from various forums.
Unfortunately, no one wrote about lamps specifically for the bathroom. But they left feedback on lighting devices for all other rooms. And, according to them, all brands are very beautiful and easy to use. For example, the user tvelo n on the Otzovik forum he writes: “I bought myself an Odeon lamp and am not overjoyed! It looks rich, and the light can also be adjusted. "
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However, many note that the market is now full of Chinese counterfeits. They cost almost like the original, but in quality they are significantly inferior to it. There are also dissatisfied reviews that Massive, Odeon and Lussole fixtures are difficult to care for. After all, their plafonds are often made of rough glass, which collects dust well, but is difficult to wash.
Well, in general, consumers are satisfied with all brands. After all, as most of them write, the lamps work properly, and light bulbs (halogen and energy-saving) rarely burn out in them - only once every one and a half to two years.