Lamps for bath

The lamp for a bath - a specific type of lighting devices, carrying, above all, a practical functional load. The aesthetic side of such products is secondary.

Luminaires intended for baths differ from other lighting devices in that, due to the special operating conditions, they are subject to increased requirements. For a long and safe service, the products must have the following properties:

• strength. To exclude damage from mechanical impact and destruction from elevated temperatures, the body of the lamp must be very strong;
• environmental safety. The materials from which the product is made should not release harmful elements into the environment;
• fire safety. It is preferable that the cartridge and other construction details are ceramic. This will not allow them to ignite in unexpected situations,for example, a short circuit or an abrupt sharp rise in the temperature in the bath room, which may occur in the event of a thermostat malfunction during electrical heating;
• heat resistant. The lamp must withstand temperatures ranging from 100 degrees in the Russian and 150 in the Turkish bath, to 200-250 degrees for the ceiling options;
• moisture resistant. The level of protection for sockets and switches in baths requires at least IP 44, and for lamps - IP 54;
• reliability The lighting device must be sealed with rubber or silicone, especially for fixtures equipped with an incandescent lamp. Otherwise, in the conditions of a steam room, the lamp will burst into small fragments and injure a person;
• durability and anti-corrosion properties. Details of the product should not quickly become unusable, and the cover or lampshade should lose its aesthetic appearance.

Not all materials are suitable for the production of lampshades and lampshades due to the specific external influences to which the products are exposed. More suitable are:

• glass. Thick glass of a milky or opaque shade is used for ceiling lamps with wall mounting.Under the condition of complete tightness of the product, you can use an incandescent lamp. Glass luminaires differ in the color and shape of the lampshades; from above they can be closed with a metal grill. There are also exclusive options, for example, a lamp made in the form of a kerosene lamp. The combination of glass and dark metal semi-antique looks very impressive. Since the product is quite voluminous, it is recommended to use it in spacious saunas;
• heat resistant species plastic and plastics, aluminum and stainless steel also used in the manufacture of lighting for the bath. The main requirement is heat resistance and environmental friendliness;

• Himalayan salt. Natural material with a beautiful structure, creating a soft flickering lighting and has a healing effect. It can be used in the form of lampshades or solid plates, which serve as a diffusing screen for various light sources. When the salt surface is heated, the room is ionized and useful elements are released, which creates a powerful therapeutic and prophylactic effect.

Staying in such a microclimate is very useful in the pathology of the bronchi, diseases of the skin and nervous system.

The intensity of ionization remains at the same level even after a long period of time. When heated, the molecules of a substance release vapors containing many beneficial trace elements. This property is explained by the healing effect of health, which is similar in healing power to the healing effect of salt caves, so popular in recent times.

Plates and lampshades of Himalayan salt differ from each other in shades. You can choose more saturated colors with a slightly lower transparency, and you can pick up products of pale pink shades that let the light through and simulate fascinating lighting, thanks to the beautiful pattern of the structure of the material.

Special care lampshades and screens of Himalayan salt do not require. It is enough to carry out wet processing, removing dust and dirt. Salt lamps can be used in any room baths and saunas, but the most useful from the point of view of recovery, they will be in the steam room. Products are produced in a wide price range, the cost depends on the size of the model and the complexity of the design, which allows you to purchase a budget version of the lamp.

The tree harmoniously fits into the bath interior, continuing the image and being the final touch of the design. Natural and environmentally friendly material is ideal for the manufacture of wooden screens and gratings. In the factory production of wooden lamp shades, wood is used from Abasa, linden and cedar. These breeds perfectly tolerate the high humidity of the Russian bath and the dry heat of the Finnish sauna, without losing their beautiful appearance, without swelling and cracking.

The cheapest material is linden. It smells good and well withstands temperature extremes. Abash and cedar - expensive species with a beautiful wood structure, durable, moisture-resistant and durable. About them you can not get burned, which is very convenient in the steam room and washing.

Lampshades, which are made of several tree species with different structure, look impressively. For the independent production of gratings and screens, it is better to use bast, wicker and bark. These are inexpensive breeds, they are perfectly cut and polished, moisture resistant and not afraid of high temperatures.Coniferous wood, namely, pines and spruces, should not be used in the production of lamp shades due to high tarification in conditions of a hot steam room. On such a product, you can burn your hands.

Wooden lampshades are made in the form of a grid or screen with a diffusing one or more holes, through which the light flux passes. Luminaires can be attached to the carrier surface in an angular and wall-mounted manner. The corner fits into small rooms, allowing you to save space and evenly illuminate the space.

The decorative grille is in perfect harmony with the wooden interior of all the rooms of the bath and can be made of slats or round rods fixed in the slots of the frame. This type of lamp shades looks great with decorative kegs, buckets and tubs, as well as with foot gratings.

Lamps differ in their purpose and the possibility of using in a particular room bath thanks to the light sources with which they are equipped. The following types of lamps are capable of working in conditions of high temperatures and high humidity:

• incandescent lamps. The case of models with this type of lamps must be moisture-proof and sealed using rubber or silicone seals. The security class of the luminaire should not be lower than IP 56, the lamp power should not exceed 60 watts. Products with this type of lamp are the worst suited for use in baths and saunas due to the fact that during operation the lamps become very hot, and if splashed in contact with them can burst, injuring visitors;

• LED elements moisture resistant, fireproof and reliable. Some models with an IP 65 safety index can be used even under running water. They significantly save electricity. When placed in the steam room, it is necessary to install a protective diffusing screen, grill or frosted ceiling due to the very bright luminous flux from which the eyes quickly get tired.

Many products with such lamps are equipped with a remote control that allows you to adjust the brightness and shade of the emitted luminous flux.

In the bath conditions, both lamps and ribbons can be used, which provides great opportunities for decorating the room and allows you to vary the design.

The tape can be installed under the shelves, without interfering with the visitors to the bath and creating a muted diffused lighting. Under it you need to install a substrate of heat-resistant plastic, stainless steel or aluminum. The downside of lamps with LEDs is that under constant exposure to high temperatures, the LED elements quickly fail, and the remote control needs a protective moisture-proof case;

Fiber optic light sources are absolutely safe. due to the transmission of light by the conductor through a light wave and the absence of electricity in the elongated tubular wires. Can be used even at the bottom of the pool, easily withstand temperatures of 300 degrees, so it is quite suitable for ceiling lights. Good for a wet Russian bath and dry Finnish sauna. Emit soft light, easy to install and durable.

The light of the fiber-optic element does not blind the eyes, which makes it possible not to use lattices and lampshades when implementing interesting design solutions.The advantage of fiber-optic elements is the ability to create numerous light effects, including the northern lights and fire, to achieve which you will need to purchase a light filter, a color lens or a special decorative nozzle.

Among other varieties also exude:

• halogen The lamps are suitable for use in steam rooms, they are low-voltage, they have a power of 20-35 W and the emission spectrum is close to natural, therefore it is absolutely safe for sight, resistant to high temperatures and high humidity. They are not afraid of sprays and come out with shades and half-taps of different colors, which allows you to choose a lamp suitable for any room in the bath;

• luminescent lamps. They have the ability to adjust the brightness, they are energy-saving, but do not tolerate frost, so should not be used in country baths, standing in a cold climate and not used daily;
• gas discharge lamps can be used only in the auxiliary premises of baths and saunas: in the changing room, dressing room and rest room.For operation in the mode of elevated external temperatures are absolutely not suitable;
• infrared lamps. They have a power of 250-300 watts. The radiation frequency ranges from 1400 to 3000 nm, and the remote control allows you to adjust its intensity. When installing the lamp should be used silicone wire. Infrared radiation has a healing effect, so products with such a light source are becoming popular;
• energy saving lamps. Install appliances equipped with such lamps can be in rooms with temperatures not exceeding 60 degrees. For the steam room, where the air warms up above 100 degrees, their use is dangerous. The use of energy-saving lamps is allowed in the changing room, hallway, dressing room, wash room or in the rest room.

Before you start installing the lamp, you need to carefully read the instructions for use of the product.

After a reliable fixation of the base, wear the cover, fasten the lampshade, screen or decorative grille. Next, you need to completely de-energize the room if the models being installed are not wireless.With a lack of illumination, use a portable light source or put a flashlight, and only then proceed to electrical work.

The luminaire must be powered by an electric meter, which is necessarily equipped with fuses, which, in the event of an unforeseen situation, will quickly de-energize the device.

Since the operating conditions of the lamps are quite specific, there are some rules for their location. One of the main rules is that lighting should not be installed in areas with the highest temperature. Some models of lamps can be placed only in auxiliary rooms - waiting rooms, changing rooms and rooms for rest. therefore before you buy lamps, you need to make a plan for their placement in the bath zones, determine the number and level of protection for each room.

You should also determine in advance the place in which the installation will be carried out. It is necessary to make it, being guided by type and characteristics of lamps with which devices are equipped, considering their brightness, tendency to an overheat and moisture resistance.

Features of the installation of the lighting device in the steam room:

• the lamp must be installed away from the heating element or furnace;
• when placing you need to take into account the brightness of the lamp. Too bright light will not allow to relax, and dim will cause eye strain, so it is better to use diffused lighting;
• it is preferable to place the device in a corner or at the junction of the ceiling and wall. In this case, it will not interfere with the soaring ones, which will exclude mechanical impact and accidental damage to the device;
• LED strips can be installed in various areas: corners, on the backs of shops and walls. They are not afraid of exposure to moisture, so they are not afraid of thick steam clubs;
• the ceiling is the hottest place, so you must choose lamps that can withstand temperatures up to 200 degrees;
• placement of decorative grilles. The location of the lampshade in the form of a grid determines the shape of the lamp. For an angular arrangement, a grid in the form of a trapezoid or a triangle is suitable. Rectangular and square models are better placed on the wall.A grille, made in the form of a semicircle, will allow to achieve a diffusing light.

Rules of placement in the car wash:

• use only waterproof models with sealed enclosures and a high protection class - IP 55 and 56, or fiber optic and LED strips;
• you should choose products of medium brightness, with a soft pleasant light;
• wooden decorative lampshades should be made of rocks that are not prone to swelling. It is better to direct the lamp in the direction of the wall, to a previously nailed curved plate. This will help avoid striped shadows.

Installation tips in the rest room:

• due to the absence of extreme external conditions, the lighting device is selected in accordance with the design of the room and the taste of the owner;
• It is allowed to use several luminaries of different intensity simultaneously for conditionally dividing a room into different functional areas, using the effects of blinking, fading and alternating colors, a chandelier can also be used.

How to connect the wiring in the bath, see the following video.

Starting to choose a lamp for a bath, you need to consider not only the technical characteristics, although they are certainly in priority, but also the aesthetic component.

The style of the room and the lamp should also be the same. For modern bath interiors, an interesting solution would be to combine several types of light sources at once. For example, the use of combined LED and fiber-optic lighting will create a beautiful illumination, and the illuminated water in the pool inside the sauna will create a unique atmosphere.

Specialized lighting fixtures for baths and saunas capable of withstanding high temperature loads are being produced a number of famous factories:

• products of the Swedish company Tylo and Finnish Harvia deservedly in high demand from buyers. The products produced by them take into account all technical requirements for luminaires operating in extreme conditions of high humidity and high temperatures. Products are waterproof, so they can be placed anywhere, even on the ceiling. Due to the strength and tightness of such lamps can work for a long time.In addition to reliability, durability and safety, all Tylo and Harvia models have an attractive design and are available in a wide price range. This allows you to purchase a lighting fixture that will meet the needs of even the most demanding consumer;

• linder company. Models made in the factories of this company are a little inferior in their performance to Tylo and Harvia products, but due to the low price, a sealed enclosure that can be used without fear in washing and showers, lamps of this manufacturer are also in demand in the market of lighting fixtures for baths;
• lighting devices of the German company Steinel gaining popularity with consumers. Thanks to the built-in touch motion sensor, the light comes on only as needed, which significantly saves energy and allows you to install lights without using switches, ensuring safe use. The manufacturer guarantees a long service life and reliability of products that are distinguished by an optimal ratio of price and quality.

Proper use of light will help create a favorable atmosphere and make your stay in the bath pleasant and comfortable.In addition to its practical purpose, the lamps are a worthy independent element of design, enliven the interior and indicate the good taste of the owners.